Sarasota Fishing Charters (Inshore and Offshore)
We fish the shallow back-country waters in and around Sarasota Bay, and the inshore reefs of the Gulf of Mexico
The fishing charter service you choose could mean the difference between catching the big one, or telling a story about the one that got away. At C.B.’s Saltwater Outfitters, our veteran guides will do their best to make sure your stay in our Sarasota, Siesta Key area is memorable.
Let us arrange an exciting trip to the shallow water backcountry to sight fish for snook, redfish, speckled trout and other species, or fishing trips to the inshore reefs of the Gulf of Mexico for giant tarpon, bonito, cobia, tripletail, jack crevalle, kingfish, Spanish mackerel. Fly and Spin fishing for all ages.
CB’s Charter Captains
Capt. Bruce Burkhart
Bruce is a Florida native and has lived in Sarasota for thirty years. Capt. Bruce grew up on the east coast of Florida and started fishing with his dad when he was six years old. Fishing has been a lifetime passion of his and he obtained his U.S. Coast Guard captain’s license in 2001 becoming a professional guide.
Bruce enjoys fishing Sarasota Bay for redfish, trout, snook, black drum and other species. His favorite fish to catch is the redfish and fishes local redfish tournaments. He fishes near shore in the Gulf of Mexico for kingfish, mackerel, tunney, and tarpon. Tarpon season keeps him quite busy and when he is not guiding he is out trying his luck at boating a “Silver King.” The tarpon is his favorite sport fish.
He enjoys taking out anglers of all ages and particularly loves to teach the younger ones how to fish and give them that first experience they will never forget. He’s the owner of Casual Lies Fishing Charters and operates a Triton 22 LTS with a 200hp Mercury. Any day on the water is a good day for him and he feels very fortunate to be making a living doing what he loves to do the most.
Capt. David Collica
Capt. David Collica was born in Georgia but grew up in the Sarasota area. His main target growing up was big snook and sharks off Siesta Key.
His inshore trips target snook, trout, and the occasional redfish, while his offshore trips chase grouper, sheepshead, and snapper. He also offers giant snook trips, night fly fishing, overnight snapper, and shark trips.
Capt. Chuck Cress
Fishing has been a lifetime passion and for me teaching others the joy of fishing is very rewarding. Depending on the skill level of my clients what I like to do is put them on big fish using artificial lures. That being said I can take out a first-time angler or young person and watch the thrill of them catching a nice fish using a live shrimp and bobber.
I also like to educate and pass on my knowledge of local history and the many sights the area has to offer while we are on the water.
Capt. Chuck is the owner of Let’s Get Em’ Fishing Charters.
Capt. Matt Davie
Capt. Matt Davie is an inshore fishing guide in the Sarasota Bay Area specializing in Light Tackle, and Inshore/Nearshore, Fishing Charters for Snook, Redfish, Trout, Tarpon, and more.
Matt favors the inshore waters of Sarasota, Venice, Bradenton, and everywhere in between. The Sarasota area inshore fishing grounds are some of the best in all of Florida. Its beaches, mangrove shorelines, brackish creeks and rivers, and expansive grass flats are the settings for our inshore fishing charters.
Capt. Bryan Galasso
Capt Bryan Galasso is a second generation Sarasota Florida native who grew up fishing the Sarasota and surrounding area. He welcomes anglers of all ages and no matter your skill level Capt Bryan will make sure your experience will be fun and memorable.
Capt Bryan’s vessel is a 24 foot bay ranger perfect for inshore and nearshore fishing trips using live bait and artificial lures. Equipped with top of the line tackle and a cooler ready for your drinks and snacks. Captain’s vessel is always ready for your next fishing adventure.
Capt. Rick Grassett
Rick, the owner of Snook Fin-Addict Guide Service, Inc., is a full-time fishing guide and outdoor writer based in Sarasota, FL. He’s been guiding since 1990 and is an Orvis-Endorsed fly fishing guide here at CB’s, which was the Orvis Outfitter of the Year for 2011, on Siesta Key FL.
He is also a Federation of Fly Fishers Certified Instructor and an instructor at the Orvis-Endorsed Fly Fishing School at CB’s Saltwater Outfitters. Specializing in fishing with flies and lures on light spinning tackle, he fishes the bays, backcountry and coastal gulf waters of Sarasota Bay, lower Tampa Bay and Charlotte Harbor in his 17′ Action Craft flats skiff.
Destination fishing trips are another specialty of Snook Fin-Addict Guide Service. Capt. Rick has lead groups of fly anglers to remote fishing locations around the world. He hosts trips to Andros South bonefish lodge in the Bahamas and Crane Meadow Lodge, MT in the spring and fall every year. He has also hosted several groups to Los Roques, Venezuela and Turneffe Flats Lodge in Belize in the past.
Capt. Rick is a field editor for Saltwater Angler magazine and a columnist for TBO.com. He has been featured in articles by other writers in Florida Sportsman, Saltwater Sportsman, Sportfishing, The Fisherman and Fly Fishing in Saltwaters magazines.
Capt. Ed Hurst
Sarasota has been my home since 1956. I have fished the area waters since I was nine years old. My fishing career began in the late 1970s. I chartered offshore mostly until 1990 when I bought my first inshore guide boat.
From 1995 until now I have guided anglers exclusively in the backwaters of the Sarasota area. Fly fishing is my passion and I’m an Orvis Endorsed Outfitter Guide. I enjoy guiding clients of all skill levels. Clients who don’t fly fish are welcomed aboard as well.
Capt. Kelly Kurtz
Captain Kelly Kurtz is a Sarasota native, who is the owner of Mangrove Charters. He has been passionate about fishing and hunting all of his life. He is a full-time fishing guide and operates out of a 22ft Bayscout. He specializes in light tackle using both artificial and live bait.
His favorite fish to pursue is the redfish.
Kelly operates a kid-friendly business and will accommodate clients of all skill levels. He is a father that understands both fishing and kids require a great deal of patience, and will take the time to assure his client(s) a fun and educational time on the water.
Capt. Brandon Naeve
I have been a fishing guide in the Sarasota, Boca Grande area for 25 years! My Sarasota trips are mostly family oriented 1/2 day fishing trips involving kids who love to catch all the family fun fish, bluefish, trout, ladyfish, snapper, pompano and many more!
My Boca Grande trips are for the more experienced spin or fly fishing angler with 30 sq miles and 110 islands of wildlife sanctuary a full day passes in the blink of an eye!
Capt. Terry Simmons
Terry was born and raised in Bradenton, Florida. He became a licensed fishing guide in 2000 and guides clients to fish on Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico using live bait, artificial lures and some fly fishing aboard his 22’ Bay Ranger.
He is a full-time guide who loves tarpon fishing but any of our seasonally available fish should be wary of the hook. His boat can fish up to 4 anglers and families with children will enjoy his fun sense of humor.
Capt. Tom Reutter
I grew up fishing and love being on the water. My mom was the most enthusiastic angler in our family and my best memories were with my parents, with rods in our hands. I enjoy tournament fishing and introducing this lifestyle to others. Nothing brings me greater joy than seeing customers catch their first fish on my boat.
My style of fishing is knowing and going where the fish are. I do it all. Inshore, Offshore, Spinning, Bottom, Fly, Day, Night, anything. I want to make your days with me memorable and do whatever it takes.
Capt. Kelly Stilwell
Kelly moved to this area from the Midwest in 1984 and started enjoying the wonderful fishing immediately. Looking for a change from the construction industry he started guiding in 1993. Kelly started his fishing charter career using an 18′ flats boat concentrating on shallow water artificial bait, fly fishing, and tarpon charters.
Recently he’s moved up to a larger fishing platform, a 2400 Bay Ranger which works great for the flats of Sarasota Bay, tarpon fishing off area beaches, as well as the nearshore gulf opportunities available locally.
CB’s Charter Captains
Bruce is a Florida native and has lived in Sarasota for thirty years. Capt. Bruce grew up on the east coast of Florida and started fishing with his dad when he was six years old. Fishing has been a lifetime passion of his and he obtained his U.S. Coast Guard captain’s license in 2001 becoming a professional guide.
He enjoys fishing Sarasota Bay for redfish, trout, snook, black drum and other species. His favorite fish to catch is the redfish and fishes local redfish tournaments. He fishes near shore in the Gulf of Mexico for kingfish, mackerel, tunney, and tarpon. Tarpon season keeps him quite busy and when he is not guiding he is out trying his luck at boating a “Silver King,” the Tarpon is his favorite sport fish.
He enjoys taking out anglers of all ages and particularly loves to teach the younger ones how to fish and give them that first experience they will never forget. He was raised fishing and so was his son and feels that the sport instills patience and respect for our fisheries and environment. He has served on the board of the Coastal Conservation Association for about eight years and currently serves as Tournament Director for the annual CCA Spring Tournament.
Capt. Bruce is the owner of Casual Lies Fishing Charters and operates a Triton 22 LTS with a 200hp Mercury. Any day on the water is a good day for him and he feels very fortunate to be making a living doing what he loves to do the most.
Capt. David Collica was born in Georgia but grew up in the Sarasota area. His main target growing up was big snook and sharks on Siesta Key.
His inshore trips target snook, trout, and the occasional redfish, his offshore trips chase grouper, sheepshead, and snapper. He also offers giant snook trips, night fly fishing, overnight snapper, and shark trips.
Fishing has been a lifetime passion and for me teaching others the joy of fishing is very rewarding. Depending on the skill level of my clients what I like to do is put them on big fish using artificial lures. That being said I can take out a first-time angler or young person and watch the thrill of them catching a nice fish using a live shrimp and bobber.
I also like to educate and pass on my knowledge of local history and the many sights the area has to offer while we are on the water.
Capt. Chuck is the owner of Let’s Get Em’ Fishing Charters.
Capt. Matt Davie is an inshore fishing guide in the Sarasota Bay Area specializing in Light Tackle, and Inshore/Nearshore, Fishing Charters for Snook, Redfish, Trout, Tarpon, and more.
Matt favors the inshore waters of Sarasota, Venice, Bradenton, and everywhere in between. The Sarasota area inshore fishing grounds are some of the best in all of Florida. Its beaches, mangrove shorelines, brackish creeks and rivers, and expansive grass flats are the settings for our inshore fishing charters.
Capt. Galasso is a second generation Sarasota Florida native who grew up fishing the Sarasota and surrounding area. He welcomes anglers of all ages and no matter your skill level Capt Bryan will make sure your experience will be fun and memorable.
Capt. Bryan’s vessel is a 24 foot bay ranger perfect for inshore and nearshore fishing trips using live bait and artificial lures. Equipped with top of the line tackle and a cooler ready for your drinks and snacks. Captain’s vessel is always ready for your next fishing adventure.
Rick, the owner of Snook Fin-Addict Guide Service, Inc., is a full-time fishing guide and outdoor writer based in Sarasota, FL. He’s been guiding since 1990 and is an Orvis-Endorsed fly fishing guide here at CB’s, which was the Orvis Outfitter of the Year for 2011, on Siesta Key FL.
He is also a Federation of Fly Fishers Certified Instructor and an instructor at the Orvis-Endorsed Fly Fishing School at CB’s Saltwater Outfitters. Specializing in fishing with flies and lures on light spinning tackle, he fishes the bays, backcountry and coastal gulf waters of Sarasota Bay, lower Tampa Bay and Charlotte Harbor in his 17′ Action Craft flats skiff.
Destination fishing trips are another specialty of Snook Fin-Addict Guide Service. Capt. Rick has lead groups of fly anglers to remote fishing locations around the world. He hosts trips to Andros South bonefish lodge in the Bahamas and Crane Meadow Lodge, MT in the spring and fall every year. He has also hosted several groups to Los Roques, Venezuela and Turneffe Flats Lodge in Belize in the past.
Capt. Rick is a field editor for Saltwater Angler magazine and a columnist for TBO.com. He has been featured in articles by other writers in Florida Sportsman, Saltwater Sportsman, Sportfishing, The Fisherman and Fly Fishing in Saltwaters magazines.
Sarasota has been my home since 1956. I have fished the area waters since I was nine years old. My fishing career began in the late 1970s. I chartered offshore mostly until 1990 when I bought my first inshore guide boat.
From 1995 until now I have guided anglers exclusively in the backwaters of the Sarasota area. Fly fishing is my passion and I’m an Orvis Endorsed Outfitter Guide. I enjoy guiding clients of all skill levels. Clients who don’t fly fish are welcomed aboard as well.
Captain Kelly Kurtz is a Sarasota native, who is the owner of Mangrove Charters. He has been passionate about fishing and hunting all of his life. He is a full-time fishing guide and operates out of a 22ft Bayscout. He specializes in light tackle using both artificial and live bait.
His favorite fish to pursue is the redfish.
Kelly operates a kid-friendly business and will accommodate clients of all skill levels. He is a father that understands both fishing and kids require a great deal of patience, and will take the time to assure his client(s) a fun and educational time on the water.
I have been a fishing guide in the Sarasota, Boca Grande area for 25 years! My Sarasota trips are mostly family oriented 1/2 day fishing trips involving kids who love to catch all the family fun fish, bluefish, trout, ladyfish, snapper, pompano and many more!
My Boca Grande trips are for the more experienced spin or fly fishing angler with 30 sq miles and 110 islands of wildlife sanctuary a full day passes in the blink of an eye!
I grew up fishing and love being on the water. My mom was the most enthusiastic angler in our family and my best memories were with my parents, with rods in our hands. I enjoy tournament fishing and introducing this lifestyle to others. Nothing brings me greater joy than seeing customers catch their first fish on my boat.
My style of fishing is knowing and going where the fish are. I do it all. Inshore, Offshore, Spinning, Bottom, Fly, Day, Night, anything. I want to make your days with me memorable and do whatever it takes.
Terry was born and raised in Bradenton, Florida. He became a licensed fishing guide in 2000 and guides clients to fish on Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico using live bait, artificial lures and some fly fishing aboard his 22’ Bay Ranger.
He is a full-time guide who loves tarpon fishing but any of our seasonally available fish should be wary of the hook. His boat can fish up to 4 anglers and families with children will enjoy his fun sense of humor.
Kelly moved to this area from the Midwest in 1984 and started enjoying the wonderful fishing immediately. Looking for a change from the construction industry he started guiding in 1993. Kelly started his fishing charter career using an 18′ flats boat concentrating on shallow water artificial bait, fly fishing, and tarpon charters.
Recently he’s moved up to a larger fishing platform, a 2400 Bay Ranger which works great for the flats of Sarasota Bay, tarpon fishing off area beaches, as well as the nearshore gulf opportunities available locally.
Fish Known to be Caught in Our Area
Bluefish, Bonito, Cobia, Jack Crevalle, Kingfish, Ladyfish, Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Pompano, Snook, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout, Tarpon, Tripletail.
Bluefish, Cobia, Jack Crevalle, Ladyfish, Mangrove Snapper, Pompano, Redfish, Snook, Speckled Trout, Tarpon, Tripletail.
Barracuda, Blacktip Shark, Bluefish, Bonita, Cobia, Dolphin, Gag Grouper, Greater Amberjack, Hammerhead SharkJack, Crevalle, Kingfish, Lane Snapper, Lemon Shark, Little Tunny, Mangrove Snapper, Nurse Shark, Permit, Tarpon, Tripletail.
NOTE: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Regulate the taking of certain saltwater species by species, minimum size limits, closed season and daily bag limit.
