These varied and fertile fishing waters offer a wide range of species including snook, trout, redfish, cobia, flounder and tarpon. Many opportunities present themselves in Tampa Bay for traditional spin and casting gear with artificials as well as for fly fishing. In fact, anglers can experience all of these over the course of a day's fishing.
The abundance of deep water and shallow-water grass flats mean anglers will enjoy a wide range of different types of fishing in Tampa Bay. These varied and natural features make charters here a natural for sampling much of what the Florida fishing experience is all about. Over the course of a single day, anglers can be presented with numerous unique fishing terrain and the bounty of gamefish each has to offer.   Another advantage of the variety offered when fishing Tampa Bay is the possibility of scoring an inshore "Slam," which consists of a snook, trout and redfish caught the same day. Because all three species inhabit about every part of the bay, all can be easily reached on a full day trip.
Tampa Bay fishing charters depart from boat ramps close to the intended fishing grounds. About 40 miles from my home waters of Sarasota, we trailer for Tampa Bay fishing charters, which are full-day trips only.

Charlotte Harbor fly fishing is like stepping back in time. Its miles of mangrove shorelines, shallow grass flats, sand and oyster bars are home to snook, trout, redfish, tarpon and more. You will marvel in the wildlife that is abundant there- white pelicans, herons, egrets, ospreys, dolphins and manatees call this unspoiled area home.
Rich in angling history and lore, these pristine waters are the best Florida has to offer the saltwater angler looking for a pure shallow water fishing experience. For sight fishing, the opportunities are boundless. Gamefish slip through the clear water, rich with the abundance of forage and crustaceans that inhabit every corner of the expansive estuary. Fed by the ebb and flow of millions of gallons of water passing each day through Boca Grande Pass and the myriad smaller passes that open into the Gulf of Mexico, Charlotte Harbor is nature at balance. It's no wonder it provides some of the finest fly fishing in the state, and some might argue, the world, making Charlotte Harbor fly fishing a must for all fly anglers looking to enrich their angling experience.
With its bounty of food, the Harbor and its passes are the summer home of thousands of giant tarpon. An annual phenomenon that goes back as far as anyone can recall, the area is covered with silver kings between late April and July and few places on earth offer the genuine opportunities for hooking and landing the trophy of a lifetime.
The harbor's snook fishing can be fantastic at times and when the redfish are schooling anglers can enjoy some of the most rewarding fishing available anywhere. Trout, cobia and pompano are among the other fish on the Charlotte Harbor hit parade.
 Since Charlotte Harbor is mostly very shallow, it is accessible only by shallow draft flats boats. Wading the flats and sight fishing is also a good option. If you are a fly fishing fan, there are few waters that can compare and many opportunities for hooking up with multiple species can emerge over the course of a full day trip.
 The harbor is about 40 miles from Sarasota, so we trailer to these areas and launch close to the waters that we will fish. Due to the distance, these are full-day trips only.

 Sarasota fly fishing in its bay and backcountry areas is an anglers dream, offering a variety of opportunities. Its unique combination of grass flats, mangrove shorelines, creek, canals and passes make it a good year-around fishing area. Sarasota fly fishing is about sampling the lush grass flats and mangrove shorelines of North Sarasota Bay, where the fishing is great for snook, trout and redfish. Three passes-Longboat Pass, New Pass and Big Pass- flush the bay and provide seasonal action for pompano, bluefish, sheepshead, jack crevalle and ladyfish. Little Sarasota Bay provides a haven for many species of fish during the winter and spring months. Oyster bars, docks and creeks make it a great area for snook, trout, ladyfish, redfish, flounder or sheepshead during cooler weather. Sarasota Bay is a beautiful bay that is easy to fish due to many different types of habitat.
 The bay is also a natural for fishing with light tackle and artificial baits and in most cases sight fishing is not only the most enjoyable technique but also highly productive. Likewise, fly anglers enjoy many opportunities for everything from bluefish, jumbo crevalle and ladyfish to snook, trout and redfish. The bay is home to pompano, as well, which we target with spinning gear and jigs.
The expansive grass flats of the area of the bay known as the Middle Grounds are home to trout, pompano, cobia, bluefish and crevalle. In the shaddow of the famous Ringling Mansion, the aptly named Ringling Flat is well known for its good trout fishing. The many sand and oyster bars on the east side of the bay are recognized redfish and snook haunts.
Cobia are another bay resident. The brute of the Sarasota flats, these powerful fish offer one of the biggest challenges we have on light tackle.
In short, Sarasota offers a unique taste of Florida fishing experiences and is sure to be a trip to remember.
Like all our charters, tackle and gear is available for you to use. It is tailored specifically for our local fishing and helps ensure your success on the water. Top quality rods, reels and the best in line, tippits and other rigging is always employed. flies are tied in proven patterns for snook, trout, reds, tarpon, cobia, bonito, triple tail and a variety of other species. No details is too small and nothing is left to chance. The goal is to ensure you have the best chance of achieving your fishing goals.