4-Hour Private Inshore Fishing Trip in Sarasota
4.6
4-Hour Private Inshore Fishing Trip in Sarasota
By James Gibson Charters LLC
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Ages 0-120
Duration: 4h
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Mobile ticket
Meets animal welfare guidelines
Live guide: English
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- Bottled water
- Fishing tackle
- Fishing license
- Start:Traveller pickup offered.
- 920 John Ringling Cswy, Sarasota, FL 34236, USAOnce you arrive at Harts Landing start walking out to the end of the dock and feel free to contact me.
Pickup details- You can meet me at Harts Landing: 920 John Ringling Causeway, Sarasota, FL 34236
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 292178P3- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travellers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 292178P3
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- 3inacanoe0 contributionsGreat trip and scenic tooGreat trip! Captain James was very attentive and took great care of my 13 year old daughter and me. He was patient, friendly, and got us on a variety of fish on this cool December morning. We caught 10 species of fish, which was especially interesting to us being freshwater fishers. It was also a very scenic way to see the area, from palatial mansions, birds, and even a pair of manatees. Thank you Captain James!Written 8 December 2023
- jaysY3178EI0 contributionsTwo Day Tarpon successOur two day Tarpon trip with Captain James was a blast. James put us in position to catch Tarpon all day, both days. He knows the area and how these fish react to give us the best chance to land one of these monsters. His boat and equipment was clean and serviceable.Written 4 June 2022
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Mike G
Jenison4 contributions
Apr 2023 • Family
James provides a great experience. He did a great job including everyone, directing, showing patience and providing a relaxing and enjoyable experience. His boat is meticulous. We really appreciated his work to make the trip great and for taking us to three different areas to fish for a variety.
Written 5 April 2023
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Suzanne Z
8 contributions
Mar 2023 • Family
James is a FANTASTIC guide. Calm, experienced, smart, and funny. Two things that stood out to me about James was One; his preparation to give those with little to no experience fishing a memorable experience. Two, was the care he displayed for the bay, his boat, and equipment. He demonstrated a consistent, outstanding color, and I have no doubt that others would feel the same.
Written 17 March 2023
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Varley W
Kilmarnock, VA11 contributions
Capt Jim gave us a great day fishing. He put us on a number of productive fishing holes and we had a fun day. In addition, I am temporarily on crutches - he was helpful and cautious getting me on and off the boat. Also, when I had a fish that wanted to go behind the boat, he was quick to maneuver the boat to help me out. As I said, a great day!
Written 28 February 2023
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Warren Bischoff
1 contribution
May 2022
Captain James Gibson is a chilled dude, maybe 25 , ex soccer player, who loves to fish, works hard, had a cooler full of waters on ice, and a live well full of bait.
We caught 24 fish, 7 species, 1-5pm, was awesome.
Scale of 1-10? 11
We caught 24 fish, 7 species, 1-5pm, was awesome.
Scale of 1-10? 11
Written 25 May 2022
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Thank you!
Written 12 February 2023
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TaxJanitor
Atlanta, GA69 contributions
Our family enjoyed a fantastic fishing adventure with Capt. James. He was very patient, upbeat and energetic with our family, including our 7 and 11 year old. Lots of smiles. Every one caught some fish (except me - how is that fair? Ha!). Did I mention the manatee? We are already looking forward to returning next summer and going on another adventure. Thanks, Capt. James!
Written 30 June 2022
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Thank you!
Written 12 February 2023
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FarAway28682729805
Midland, MI2 contributions
Apr 2023
Captain James got us on fish from the very first cast! We got a number of snook and jacks to bite in the many areas he took us to in and around Sarasota Bay and Robert’s Bay. We had a party of four, including a six year-old and it was a great day. Lots of bait, no stress and easy going! It’s easy to find him at the dock at Hart’s Landing — there is free covered parking in the shade under the Ringling bridge if you are lucky enough to get there before a crowd — and easy guy to work with to get out on the water. A patient and professional guy who is punctual and flexible. Recommend!
Written 6 April 2023
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Jeff M
2 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Captain James was a great Captain. He was great with the kids (ages 8 and 11). He was both personal and professional. We caught a bounty of various fish. The whole family enjoyed the outing. I would recommend Captain James to anyone looking to book a charter.
Written 13 July 2024
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Douglas Fowler
3 contributions
Dec 2021
What a fantastic experience, worth every penny!! Capt. James was great! Attentive, very knowledgeable, and just a pleasure to be around.
Capt. James put us on the fish almost immediately, and kept it up for the duration of our journey. We caught several different varieties of fish, and the ones that were in season made it home with us.
Every part of our trip with Capt. James was great and we hope to be able to do it again in the near future.
The only part that wasn't great was the end, wish it could have went on for four hours more... Thank you so much Capt. for making our trip unforgettable!
Capt. James put us on the fish almost immediately, and kept it up for the duration of our journey. We caught several different varieties of fish, and the ones that were in season made it home with us.
Every part of our trip with Capt. James was great and we hope to be able to do it again in the near future.
The only part that wasn't great was the end, wish it could have went on for four hours more... Thank you so much Capt. for making our trip unforgettable!
Written 17 December 2021
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Thank you!
Written 12 February 2023
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Tim B
3 contributions
May 2023
Terrible time. My group was early, and the boat Captain already had a group on his boat to take out. He drove away and said to come back later. I took a late night flight the evening before and had to leave a hour before my trip to get there on time to be told we cant help you and still charged me for the trip. I would definitely use a different charter.
Written 8 May 2023
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Tim, as I stated when we previously spoke. The phone number you provided when making the booking was incorrect. Therefore, when I reached out prior to the trip to inform you of my availability and to coordinate a pick up time I was unable to reach you. Luckily we were still able to refund you. Please note when booking a trip that it does not state a pick up time. That always needs to be coordinated with the Captain. Thanks
Written 9 June 2023
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Claire M
1 contribution
Mar 2024 • Family
Was such a fun experience for the family. Even our eight year old had a blast catching snook and speckled sea trout!! Captain James was great!
Written 20 March 2024
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