Three generations of Nolfi boys had an unforgettable day on the water with Captain Josh at Best…read moreCoast Fishing Charter and it truly could not have been better! Captain Josh was absolutely AWESOME from start to finish. He was hands-on (and BUSY) all day baiting hooks, taking fish off, making sure everyone was having a great time, and even cleaning our catch so we could take it home. (Which, by the way, turned into the BEST fish tacos I've ever had!) The highlight of the trip was when he put us right on a school of redfish. For three straight hours it was nonstop action. We hit our limit in about 5 minutes, and then spent the rest of the time catching and releasing some absolute monsters. Our biggest was 34", and we easily landed 25+ fish overall! If you're thinking about booking a trip, don't hesitate! Captain Josh is the real deal. We'll definitely be back!

Best Coast Fishing Charters is an amazing fishing guide service! Full service from start to finish!…read moreCaptain Josh is so kind and knowledgeable about local waterways and species. We had so much fun! It was nice to spend the day on the water, but be a little adventurous too. I highly recommend to friends and family traveling from up north give this a try its different but memorable! 5 stars from me Best Coast!

We have been doing in shore fishing charters with our grand kids for a couple of years and this…read moreyear we used Eric's company. Eric does a great job; he works hard to provide a good experience for his customers. He is personable, hard working, and patient with young and old alike; and really knows his stuff. Also very good with those with not much fishing experience. And he will put you on the fish. Eric will tailor the day based on your needs. In our case three hours was ideal. Would not hesitate to recommend Eric to anyone looking for a fishing charter in the Sarasota area.

Captain Eric rocked! We went for a morning trip with 7-, 8-, and 12-yr olds and caught:…read more- snappers - Spanish mackerel - sheephead - Three-tail - catfish - yellow jack - Flounder Highly recommended!!

We booked a morning charter hoping to do some snorkeling but the weather turned against us. High…read morewinds made snorkeling impossible. So we cruised along the nearby islands observing wildlife. John has a very good sense of wildlife in the area and provided a solid tour. Also, John is very safety conscious. Would recommend him for families because he's a family man who has raised kids and wants everyone to have a fun but safe time on his boat.

Had a blast! A must do when in Bradenton! Took a sunset cruise with some high school girlfriends…read more Captain John is super friendly and knowledgeable. We got to see many native birds and dolphins. We also learned some of the area history. Captain John is pretty hilarious and kept us laughing. He also made sure we saw a stunning sunset. Made some great memories! Don't miss this!

Captain Phil Is amazing. We had a wonderful time with the family. Caught a lot of snook and trout…read more He is very patient and knows where the fish are.

Once again Phil delivers! Two trips with him this year both with great success and the pleasure of…read morehaving a knowledgeable captain that is patient with the kids and a general pleasure to be around. Thank you Thank you!!

I had a great adventure with Chris at Almost Heaven. You can book and pay for your trip in advance…read moreeasily, and everything was ready when I arrived. I had gone solo and ended up with a really friendly group of folks who had booked the same time. Chris made sure to get us all introduced and gave a quick demo, and then launched us one by one. He was so friendly and informative, we all had a wonderful time! It was a nice calm paddle around the bay, and then he took us to a little beach and went to find some little invertebrates that live in the mangroves - jellyfish, sponges, urchins and we talked about those animals while taking a short break before entering the tunnels. The mangroves are primordial, trees up above and the roots coming up around your boat. The water is very calm, and kind of clear, and we saw sponges, coral, and starfish as we paddled through. Chris kept a good pace and if anybody lagged behind (often me, gawking at stuff), kept up a great conversation with the rest of the group so everybody was having a good time while both paddling and waiting. Highly recommend!

I've experienced tours and rented kayaks with Almost Heaven five times. They are always super…read moreresponsive, accommodating, welcoming, and friendly. Highly recommend!

Chris fit right in with our group of laid back new comers to salt water fishing…read more Our group of 6 was set to go out 10 miles offshore, but the weather was bad and Chris advised that we could go, but no one would have fun with that much pitching up and down. We still had a great time in Sarasota Bay. The group caught about 10 fish per person (catch and release.) I knocked my beer overboard and he had everyone pull their lines up, repositioned the boat, and we picked the can out of the water lest it harm or pollute. That was classy. His boat was decked out with good fish finding equipment. As soon as he saw we were out of a sweet spot, he repositioned the boat and put us back on the fish. We cruised up to Dolphins hunting. At his low prices, and with his boat (fast and decked out) you're insane not to try him. Admittedly, he doesn't have a cabin cruiser type boat, but the point is to fish the waters, not crunch Cheetos in the air conditioning. When you have to pee, just pee off the back (sorry girls - actually, Chris would probably let girls pee off the back of the boat.) We didn't keep any fish, but the processing station back at the dock looked clean and I think Chris would process it for you, or the bait shop would... unsure. Ignore all of the above, and just have fun talking with him...

Super nice guy! Captain Chris is friendly, helpful and a pleasure to go out with. The first spot he…read moretook us to we instantly started pulling fish out of the water. While in retrospect I would have preferred paying a little bit extra for the deep sea fishing option, we all still had a blast fishing the the bay area and caught some fun fish in the process. The one caveat I'll mention is that Chris is a smoker. If cigarette smoke bothers you excessively, I'd say perhaps consider going elsewhere (and definitely asking the captain of any vessel you intend to charter if they're smokers, too). Also, you should probably pop a Dramamine before going out. Since its a smaller boat (27' or so), those waves can play a number on you. 12 hours later, and I still feel like I'm rocking back and forth...

So fun! We went in 2024 and again this year for offshore fishing. You will catch a TON of fish no…read morequestions asked. The captain/crew/staff is extremely friendly and kind. They are super helpful and somehow always ready to get our fish off the hooks when needed. They do a wonderful job filleting the fish quickly for your dinner. It goes by fast because it's so fun! Lance, Steve (I think), and Brent are all amazing! We have done 5 offshore trips and definitely have had the best experience with Florida Fishing Fleet!

Captain Joe was awesome! We fished in a few locations, and every person on the trip caught multiple…read morefish.

Captain Eric was amazing, We booked a 4hr off shore trip while on family vacation to siesta key. He…read morewas punctual, easy going, and super knowledgeable of the water/ fish. My mom caught her shark she was after! We caught lots of fish, and had barracuda and grunt for dinner! Captain Eric is easy to get along with and made the whole experience extremely enjoyable we absolutely recommend him and hope to be return customers ourselves. Thank you again!

Capt. Eric was Awesome. Easy going and patient w us! Book the charter really last minute and he…read morecame thru. Boat is clean and 32ft big. Water wasn't too choppy and I didn't get motion sickness. Will definitely recommend. Caught king fish and barracuda.