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Inshore Fishing Charters in Sarasota
8 inshore guides in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Osprey, Nokomis and Venice that fish the bays, flats and passes, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.
The guides
Sarasota inshore fishing guides, A to Z
Every guide here lists inshore, bay, flats or backcountry trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.
CB's Saltwater Outfitters
Siesta Key
Targets: Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, Tarpon, Cobia, Pompano, Spanish mackerel, King mackerel
Fish On Fire Charters
Centennial Park, 1059 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
Targets: Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Spanish mackerel, Mangrove snapper, Pompano, Sheepshead, Flounder
Playin' Hookey Fishing Charters
Venice
Targets: Mangrove snapper, Yellowtail snapper, Red grouper, Porgy, Triggerfish, Shark
Siesta Key Fishing Adventures
Siesta Key
Targets: Grouper, Snapper, King mackerel, Amberjack, Cobia, Blackfin tuna, Mahi-mahi, Wahoo
Siesta Key Fishing Charters
946 Siesta Dr., Sarasota, FL 34242 (Bay Island Park)
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, Snapper, Spanish mackerel, King mackerel, Gag grouper, Red grouper
TNT Fishing Charters
Venice
Targets: Grouper, Snapper, Red snapper, Amberjack, Cobia, King mackerel, Tarpon, Snook
Capt Van Hubbard
Venice
Targets: Spanish mackerel, King mackerel, Cobia, Barracuda, Permit, Tarpon, Snook
Venice Reef Charters
Venice
Targets: Snook, Spanish mackerel, Pompano, Mangrove snapper, Bluefish, Grouper, King mackerel, Cobia
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. All 13 operators: Sarasota fishing charters.
What to expect
Inshore fishing in Sarasota at a glance
Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.
- Trip lengths these guides publish: Half day (about 4 hours) – 5; Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 4; Full day (8 hours or more) – 4.
- Fish they list most: Cobia, Snook, King mackerel, Redfish, Spanish mackerel, Speckled trout, Tarpon, Mangrove snapper.
- In season in October: Redfish, King mackerel (see the Sarasota season calendar).
- Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 6 guests.
- Coast Guard license: 1 of 8 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.
Inshore fishing follows the tide. The Sarasota fishing report shows today’s tide times, wind and the best fishing times, and how to read a tide chart explains what they mean.
Prices
What an inshore charter costs in Sarasota
Calculated from the private-trip prices these guides publish, as of October 2026. Prices are for the whole boat, not per person; tips and fish cleaning can be extra.
| Trip | Median | Range | Boats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private half day (about 4 hours) | $600 | $550 – $700 | 5 |
| Private full day (about 8 hours) | $1,075 | $925 – $1,600 | 4 |
More: fishing charter prices across the US · half day vs full day.
Questions
Inshore charters in Sarasota: questions
How much is an inshore fishing charter in Sarasota?
Among 5 guides that publish a private half-day price, the median is $600 (from $550 to $700), and the median full day is $1,075. Prices are for the whole boat. Confirm the price and what is included when you book.
What fish do inshore charters target in Sarasota?
The fish these guides list most often are Cobia, Snook, King mackerel, Redfish, Spanish mackerel, Speckled trout. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is inshore or deep sea fishing better in Sarasota?
Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Sarasota also runs offshore trips: 12 offshore boats. Inshore vs offshore explained.
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