Fishing charters in Manasota, FL

This city is one of Florida’s most visited fisheries. It never fails to mesmerize with the species of fish, and a large number of Manasota fishing charters.

There are a plenty of options for your next fishing trip near Manasota. Local waters a playground for Mangrove Snapper, Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, and many more.

Inshore fishing charters in Manasota

Manasota is popular with anglers, who come to explore the calm inshore waters. Anglers favorite Manasota for its backcountry rivers, bays, and shallow flats.

You can reel_in Mangrove Snapper, Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, and many more.

Inshore fishing trips are good for families with kids, couples, and small groups of friends.

Inshore fishing trip prices

$465 is the average base price for a private 4-hour inshore fishing charter and 2 anglers. Add $50 for an each additional person. Captains can take 4-6 anglers depending on the length of the boat.

The cheapest 2-hour inshore fishing trip in Manasota found on our platform costs $200 for 2 anglers.

There are about 41 fishing guides in Manasota and nearby cities. So you'll have a lot of options to book your next fishing trip.

Best time for inshore fishing

The best time to go inshore fishing in Manasota are considered to be June, July and May.

Popular inshore fish species

• Mangrove Snapper
• Snook
• Redfish
• Tarpon
• Cobia

Popular inshore fishing charters

• It's All Good Family Charters from $450.00
• Fast Cast Fishing from $550.00
• Chummy Charters from $400.00
• Capt. Scotty Roe Fishing Charters from $500.00

Offshore fishing charters in Manasota

Manasota is a great starting point for offshore trips. There are a number of fishing opportunities at its doorstep, making it a true fishing paradise.

There are a lot of options for your next fishing trip near Manasota. These waters a home to Cobia, King Mackerel, Gag Grouper, Jack Crevalle, and many more.

Offshore fishing trips are good for experienced anglers, groups for friends, and those who want to reel in a bigger catch. Be ready to travel into the federal waters miles off the coast.

Offshore fishing trip prices

On average, the price for a 4-hour offshore fishing trip is $770 for 2 people. An extra angler fee is $50. Fishing charters can accommodate 2-6 anglers depending on the size of the craft.

$595 is the lowest price for a 4-hour offshore fishing trip in Manasota.

In Manasota and nearby cities, there are about 29 offshore fishing charters. So you'll have plenty of options to find your next fishing break.

Tip: It’s better to take a 6-hour or 8-hour offshore fishing trip for the best fishing experience. Offshore fishing spots are away from the coast, so you will need some time to get there.

Standard tips are 15-20% of the price you paid for your charter if the crew did a good job.

Best time for offshore fishing

June, July and May are the best months for offshore fishing near Manasota.

Popular offshore fish species

• Cobia
• King Mackerel
• Gag Grouper
• Jack Crevalle
• Blacktip Shark

Popular offshore fishing charters

• Man Overboard Charters from $1650.00
• Offshore Boca Grande from $1300.00

Family-friendly fishing charters in Manasota

Manasota family-friendly fishing charters offer a great opportunity to build relationships with the members of your family. Your family can learn various fishing techniques and catch different species of fish.

You can fish in the inland waters during the fishing trip. Inland waters provide consistent fishing even on windy days.

Family-friendly fishing trip prices

Take a quick 4-hour inshore fishing trip if you are traveling with your family. It won’t be an exhausting trip, so your kids will learn more about fish species and fishing techniques.

$436 is the average base price for a private 4-hour family-friendly fishing charter and 2 anglers. Add $50 for each additional person. Fishing charters can accommodate 2-6 anglers depending on the size of the craft.

Popular family-friendly fishing charters

• Man Overboard Charters from $1000.00

Shark fishing charters in Manasota

Manasota waters are home to an abundant population of various shark species. If you want to target these famous ocean predators, then hire a Manasota shark fishing charter.

Depending on the season, Manasota shark fishing charters will help you to target Blacktip Shark, Bonnethead Shark, Nurse Shark, Bull Shark, and many more.

Note: some shark species are considered prohibited in Florida and cannot be kept as a trophy. These sharks have to be released. Fishing charter Captains will help you with shark identification.

Sharks inhabit various waters, from shallow to deep. Shallows are a playground for juveniles, while deep waters are home to adult sharks.

The best bait for shark fishing is any fresh bloody fish. Ladyfish, Bonita, Mullet, and Blue Runner are the go-to bait for shark fishing. The type of bait depends on the shark species you want to catch.

Shark fishing trip prices

On average, the base price for a private 4-hour shark fishing charter is $522 for 2 anglers. Add $50 for each additional person. Fishing charters can accommodate up to 6 persons depending on the capacity of the boat.

In Manasota and nearby cities, there are more than 13 shark fishing charters. It’s easy to find your next fishing trip in Manasota.

Best time for shark fishing in Manasota

Most of the non-prohibited shark species can be caught any time of the year. The best months for shark fishing in Manasota are March through October.

Popular shark species

• Blacktip Shark
• Bonnethead Shark
• Nurse Shark
• Bull Shark
• Blue Shark

Popular shark fishing charters

• Fast Cast Fishing from $700.00
• Capt. Scotty Roe Fishing Charters from $700.00

Tarpon fishing charters in Manasota

Tarpon is one of the most desired trophy fish in Manasota. Many local charters specialize in putting anglers on Tarpon. They will show you various fishing methods and productive spots.

Tarpon live in bays, lagoons, and even rivers. The go-to bait for Tarpon fishing would be shrimps, pinfish, mullet, and crabs.

Note: The best practice is never to bring your catch in the boat because Tarpon is a catch-and-release-only fishery. By law, Tarpon over 40 inches must remain in the water. So be very delicate with your catch and release it as quickly as possible.

Tarpon fishing rates

$580 is the average base price for a private 6-hour Tarpon fishing charter and 2 anglers. An extra guest fee is $50.

In Manasota and nearby cities, there are around 15 fishing charters specialized in Tarpon fishing.

Best time for Tarpon fishing in Manasota

Late spring and summer are the best seasons to catch Tarpon in Manasota. August, July, and June are the best months.

Popular Tarpon fishing charters

• Florida Reels Fishing Charters from $700.00
• Capt. Scotty Roe Fishing Charters from $500.00

FAQ

What is included in the price?

Most trips are all-inclusive. Captains provide rods, reels, tackle, bait, and a cooler with ice. Usually, catch cleaning is free of charge.

The trip price includes a saltwater fishing license. It covers all the anglers on the boat.

A Fishing charter has to have a federal permit if you are planning to fish in the federal waters.

What to bring on a fishing charter trip?

Depending on the weather, Captains recommend bringing sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, long sleeve shirt, hat, windbreaker, waterproof jacket, waterproof pans, appropriate non-skid footwear, gloves, your medicines, bug bite cream, sanitizer, drinks, and snacks.

Bring your freshwater license if you are planning to fish in the freshwater.

Some Captains don’t recommend bringing spray sunscreen, liquor, weapons, fireworks, and inappropriate footwear.

How to book a fishing charter trip?

You can reserve a trip with a 10-30% deposit.

The remaining balance has to be paid directly to the Captain on the day of your trip or upon arrival.

The majority of the fishing charter deposits are refundable if you can cancel before the cancellation deadline. The average free cancellation deadline is 2-14 days before the trip date. Keep in mind that some of the bookings could be non-refundable.

What are the closest boat ramps and marinas to Manasota?

Popular public boat ramps and marinas near Manasota are:

• 491 Bayou Ave — 38 mins from Manasota
• Nokomis Beach Boat Ramp, 103 Casey Key Rd — 25 mins from Manasota
• Placida Boat Ramp, 6499 Boca Grande Causeway — 27 mins from Manasota