Calibrated Tours offers family fishing charters in Siesta Key, Florida and surrounding areas. Book your fishing trip, boat tour, sunset, site see for dolphins, private island hoping and more with Calibrated Tours out of Siesta Key, Florida today.
Enjoy your ride aboard a 25’ Sportsman center console, which comes powered by a Yamaha 300 HP engine. The boat has a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots and can comfortably take up to 6 anglers. Its navigational electronics include a fish finder, a VHF radio, a GPS, and a radar. The vessel is equipped with a rear live bait well and a whole lot more.
Depending on the season and the weather conditions in Siesta Key, Florida will determine the type of fishing we do. Our well trained and experienced crew is familiar with the methods that work best for the inshore fishing waters we navigate.
Your main targeted species will include snook, tarpon, snapper, grouper, jacks, trout, cobia, redfish, pompano, permit, catfish, sharks and more.
Each Siesta Key, Florida Fishing Charter Trip hosted by Calibrated Tours comes inclusive with all the necessary fishing equipment to put your catch together. The captain will provide you with rods, reels, tackle, lures, and live bait, as well as the fishing licenses for you and your group.
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1Planning a vacation to get your fish on in Siesta Key, Florida? Considering a group or family fishing charter trip in Siesta Key, Florida?
2If so, then book an appointment to secure your best dates in advance with Calibrated Tours and Fishing Charters in Siesta Key, Florida.
3Once booked, gear up pack your bags with everything you'll need for a great day on the water in Siesta Key, Florida.
4We will make certain that your fishing charter, boat tour or sunset cruise in Siesta Key, Florida will be a memorable one.
Take a half day or full day boat tour and enjoy the day on the water. Sand bars, site seeing and more.
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Inshore fishing charters and guide services. Catch Tarpon, Snook, Trout, Red Fish and more.
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Enjoy a breath taking unobstructed view of the sun setting in the gulfs horizon.
Read MoreSiesta Key is ranked the #2 Beach in the U.S. and #9 Best Beach in the World in 2024. Enjoy feeling the pure white powdery sand between your toes, and experience the crystal clear water all while soaking in the sun & fun in paradise we call Siesta Key Beach. Thanks to the large parking area, concession stands, the free trolley to get around on the island, and nearby fun Siesta Key Village, you can plan your fishing charter or boat trip with Calibrated Tours centered around the fascinating Siesta Key’s Beaches.
Most popular areas to visit and explore in Siesta Key include Siesta Beach, Siesta Key Village, Sunset Pier, Crescent Beach, Turtle Beach, Point of Rocks, Siesta Farmers Market and more.
Some of the best hotels in Siesta Key to book your family boat tours or fishing charters with Calibrated Tours in Siesta Key include: The Residences on Siesta Key Beach, Siesta Sands on the Beach, Siesta Dunes Beachfront Condominiums, Jamaica Royale, boutique resort, Sea Spray Resort, Ringling Beach House, Tropical Breeze Resort, Siesta Key Beachside Villas, Captiva Beach Resort , Twin Palms at Siesta, Tropical Beach Resorts and more.
Some of the best fishing takes place in and around Siesta Key year round for a variety of fish species due to its sub-tropical climate, variety of habitats and interconnected waterways originating from the steams and rivers of three surrounding counties (Charlotte, Manatee and Sarasota). There’s an abundance of fish species in the area which includes but not limited to Blue Fish, Cobia, Flounder, Grouper, Jack Crevalle, Kingfish, Lady Fish, Mangrove Snapper, Pompano, Red Fish, Sharks (Bonnet Head, Hammerhead, Nurse), Sheepshead, Snapper, Snook, Spanish Mackerel, Tarpon, Trout, and Whiting.
Big Pass is a long and narrow inlet which separates Lido Key (to the north) from Siesta Key, and is accessible by boat or the Shell Beach public beach access. The smooth, rocky bottom of Big Pass is known as a great place to fish for all types of species. Live baits including Pilchards and Shrimp are your best option for catching a variety as well as jigs and spoons work really well for those who want to stay busy using artificial bait.
The Blind Pass or Turtle Beach Lagoon is located on the south end of Siesta Key in the Turtle Beach Park and connects to Little Sarasota Bay. Being located near the Neville Marine Preserve, it offers some of the best Blue and Mackerel fishing and provides fisherman a choice of fishing off the pier or seawall. On days with not much wind or current, fishing the surf can produce some big action.
This park offers an ample amount of parking, a boat ramp, and other amenities including restrooms, playground, a nice beach for swimming, picnic tables, and grills for outdoor cooking.
The smooth, rocky bottom of Big Pass is known as a great place to fish for all types of species. Live baits including Green Back Pilchards, Pin-fish and Shrimp are your best option for catching a variety as well as jigs and spoons work really well for those who want to stay busy using artificial bait.
Little Sarasota Bay separates the south end of Siesta Key from the mainland and is primarily accessible with a boat. This area is made up of creeks, docks and many grass flats which attract a variety of species. There are also a ton of oyster bars in the area, which is considered a fish haven for Jacks, Redfish, Snook and Trout, particularly during the cooler seasons of Spring and Winter.
The northern bridge from Sarasota to Siesta Key (on Siesta Drive) is a popular fishing location as it offers anglers a variety of fish holes, scenic views of the bay, may boat ramps and a fair amount of parking. A portable restroom is located at Bay Island Park as you cross the bridge to Siesta Key.
Whether fishing by boat or by land both ends of the Siesta Bridge offers a variety of structure. This allows for fish such as Grouper, Ladyfish, Pompano, Sea Bass, Snapper, Snook, and Trout to be caught hand over fist. Best fishing times vary depending on tide, wind, the moon and current.
Anglers with all skill levels are sure to enjoy fishing for a variety of species about a half-mile south of Turtle Beach, where a narrow stretch of the island connects Siesta to Casey Key, offering bay and gulf fishing opportunities.
Turtle Beach Park provides plenty of parking, restroom and picnic facilities, and includes a boat launch and playground. Park your car here and walk south to Old Midnight Pass and Palmer Point.
Philippi Creek is a fantastic place to fish for jacks and snook especially in the cooler months. With plenty of rock ledges and oyster bar, this is a perfect spot for anglers with smaller vessels. Year round you can catch snapper, grouper, trout and much more. You can also enjoy a waterfront lunch or dinner at Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar.
Arguably the best gulf fishing on Siesta Key’s coastline may be found at Point of Rocks which is close to Crescent Beach on the south end of the island. This location offers the only rocky deposit in the coastal area, with underwater coral, rock ledges and alot of structure which attract an array of bait and game fish.
Roberts Bay is best accessed via watercraft and contains a variety of fish-friendly habitats including docks, grass flats, mangroves and oyster bars. These structures attract Jacks, Ladyfish, Redfish, Snook and Trout to name just a few. Baits range from artificial lures to jigs, live bait and topwater plugs.
Siesta Key beaches offer some of the best fishing on the gulf coast during calm, clear seas. A variety of species may be found year-round, however each season can attract particular fish. Summer is an excellent opportunity to fish for Snook. Fall is a great time to fish for Ladyfish, Mackerel and Pompano.Winter is great for Flounder, Trout, and Whiting.
Connecting Siesta Key to the mainland on the south end of the island is the Stickney Point Bridge, which is the largest bait and tackle shop in the area. Here you will find everything you need for a day on the water including bait and tackle, jet ski and boat rentals and fishing charters, apparel and equipment, licenses and provisions.
Shore fishing is available at the park, providing access to a variety of species including Drum, Flounder, Ladyfish, Sheepshead, Snapper, Snook and Trout. Fish the tides in early morning or evening for best results, or look to hook a snook under the bridge at night. Book A Fishing Charter With Calibrated Tours for a fishing experience to remember in Siesta Key today!
Calibrated Tours offers inshore and nearshore fishing charters in Siesta Key, FL and surrounding areas.
Calibrated Tours Siesta Key Fishing Charters catches species such as Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Trout, Snapper, Grouper, Sheepshead, Catfish, Lady Fish, Cobia, Sharks and more.
Calibrated Tours offers a 4 hour inshore and/or nearshore calm water fishing charter in Siesta Key, Florida at a cost $499.00.
Calibrated Tours offers a 6 hour inshore and/or nearshore calm water fishing charter in Siesta Key, Florida at a cost $699.00.
The email address for Calibrated Tours Siesta Key is: info@calibratedtours.com
The phone number for Calibrated Fishing Charters and Tours Siesta Key is: 954-338-0207 (Text)
Calibrated Tours and Fishing Charters Siesta Key
Pick Up Location: 946 Siesta Dr. Sarasota, FL. 34242.
