If you’re looking for an action-packed time out on the open ocean, but don’t want to spend the entire day fishing, you may want to try fishing for the vicious, aggressive and enthralling barracuda. Unlike other offshore fishing tours in Sarasota, FL, a barracuda fishing trip only lasts a few hours. This means that you can enjoy the excitement and fun of offshore fishing, without dedicating an entire day to the endeavor. While barracudas don’t make for good eating, they do make for ideal sport catches. The fish are feisty and willing to put up a fight. Long and sleek,... View Article
It should come as no surprise to anyone that Florida, with as large of a fishing industry as it has (both commercial and recreational), has some very stringent regulations for its freshwater and saltwater fishing. Today we want to share some recreational saltwater fishing regulations that could affect you when you come out and join Charter Boat Shark for a trip on a fishing charter in Sarasota, FL. Here are just a few examples of some of these regulations based on certain categories of fish: Snappers: Snapper are the most common type of reef fish you’ll find on your fishing... View Article
We occasionally have guests on our fishing charters in Sarasota, FL ask us what we believe to be the best tasting fish that come from saltwater. Of course, any answer to this sort of question is going to be very subjective—we all have our own personal tastes and opinions. However, we can tell you on a general level the kinds of fish people most commonly look for specifically with eating in mind. Here are just a few examples of some of these fish, which you may even come across on your next fishing excursion with our team: Mahi-mahi: Also known... View Article
Florida is one of the best places in the United States for fishing. It’s easy to see why; there are more than 7,700 lakes, 2,276 miles of coastal shoreline and more than 10,500 miles of rivers. Charter fishing excursions are among the most popular activities for tourists and local fishing enthusiasts alike. And, when you head out on to the water, you’ll have the opportunity to angle for all kinds of game fish. Here are just a few examples of some favorites for fishers on local waters: Sailfish: The sailfish is the official saltwater fish of the state of Florida.... View Article
There are so many opportunities for great fishing in Florida. Local anglers already are likely to know what fish are good for eating and what fish are primarily just for sport. But, if you’ve come into town for a fishing charter in Sarasota, FL, you might not be as familiar with the local fish. Here’s a quick overview of some the fish that will give you the best meal after your fishing charter excursion. Snapper No matter what kind or size of snapper you get, you can be sure you’re in for a good meal. Snapper is popular all over... View Article
