Fishing, Boating & Marinas

When it comes to combining the beauty of the bay with the thrill of good company and great drinks, Sarasota's booze cruises deliver.

Sarasota's booze cruises offer a diverse range of experiences for every type of vacationer. Whether you're a history buff, a fine diner, a tiki bar hopper or simply looking for a good time on the water, these cruises promise memories long after you set sail.

The captain spotted the school of tarpon swimming parallel to the beach, 100 yards from shore.

"Wait until I give the signal to cast," he told the angler. "You may only get one chance."

The large, thick-bodied fish, often referred to as "the silver king of game fish," run south along local beaches every spring. But for some reason, the tarpon linger a little longer in the shallow waters off this barrier island.

If you visit Sarasota County (or live here) and want to catch a fish, consider hiring a fishing pro!

Here’s the latest report from fishing guides in the area.

October Fishing Report—Capt. Rick Grassett

Rick Grassett is a Charter Captain with CB's Saltwater Outfitters on Siesta Key

Meet the Shark Brothers of North Port: Sean and Brooks Paxton

At a young age, brothers Sean and Brooks Paxton became enamored, actually obsessed, with sharks after watching the 1975 blockbuster movie JAWS. The film depicts a coastal New England town terrorized by a great white shark that is hunted down by a sheriff, a marine biologist and a crusty boat captain. 

Look no further in Florida for awesome Tarpon fishing! These majestic game fish can be found right along our shoreline.

There are many species of game fish that anglers pursue along our coast, but one causes fisherman to go a little crazy during peak months of May, June and July. The fish make their annual migration from Chesapeake Bay through the Gulf of Mexico to gather in Boca Grande Pass before heading offshore to spawn, then moving to the Caribbean and places beyond.