by Capt. Kelly Kurtz | Mar 21, 2026 | CB's Weekly Fishing Reports
Snook and Pompano were the catch of the day while fishing with Capt. Kelly Kurtz on a Charter out of CB’S Saltwater Outfitters this past week. March is an excellent month for anglers, and snook are actively gathering on the flats in search of baitfish. and with rising...
by Capt. Brandon Naeve | Mar 14, 2026 | CB's Weekly Fishing Reports
Young Ethen, from Cincinnati, Ohio, caught this beautiful keeper trout, after releasing two oversized ones while fishing on a CB’s Outfitters fishing charter with Capt. Brandon. Trout fishing in Sarasota Bay is excellent this time of year as water temperatures...
by Capt. Brandon Naeve | Mar 9, 2026 | CB's Weekly Fishing Reports
Shark season has arrived with a good number on the flats, so grab the kids and enjoy listening to line fly off the spool. Sarasota is home to a variety of shark species. Some of the most popular sharks that can be caught include Bonnethead Sharks, which are small...
by Capt. Kelly Stilwell | Feb 19, 2026 | CB's Weekly Fishing Reports
Cool water temperatures have been keeping recent catches somewhat reduced. That being said the trout bite is picking up nicely and there are some decent sheephead being caught. I expect the fishing to greatly improve over the next couple weeks. February fishing in...
by Chuck Cress | Feb 17, 2026 | CB's Weekly Fishing Reports
Chad and his son Charlie from Pennsylvania took a few days vacation on Siesta Key over the long Presidents’ Day weekend. Each year when they’re down here they try to get a fishing trip in. This year I was fortunate enough to have them on board with me. The father son...
by Chuck Cress | Jan 11, 2026 | CB's Weekly Fishing Reports
Captain Chuck was out on the waters of Sarasota Bay this past week for an afternoon of fishing, sightseeing, and a great lunch. The beautiful weather in the Sarasota area this week made for a very pleasurable excursion. Captain Chuck was accompanied by his wife,...
