- How far out
- Bays, flats & passes (protected)
- Water & comfort
- Calm — best for avoiding seasickness
- Trip length
- 4–8 hrs (half or full day)
- You'll catch
- Snook, redfish, spotted seatrout
- Best for
- Families, kids, first-timers
- Boat
- Shallow-draft bay boat
- Season
- Open all year
- Price
- $700–$1,400
Master the Art of Fly Fishing in Florida's Stunning Coastal Waters
Fly Fishing Charters on Anna Maria Island
Choose Your Fly Fishing Adventure
Join us for an unforgettable fly fishing adventure along the pristine shores of Anna Maria Island and Tampa Bay. Whether you're a seasoned fly angler or a complete beginner, our expert-guided charters are tailored to ensure you experience the thrill of catching snook, redfish, and other prized species in some of Florida's most scenic fishing locations.
Our charters take place in Sarasota Bay, Tampa Bay, the Gulf Beach, Egmont Key, and the Manatee River. These diverse ecosystems provide the perfect backdrop for targeting snook and redfish, two of the most sought-after inshore species. Whether you're casting for the first time or perfecting your technique, our fly fishing trips promise a fun and memorable adventure.
Our Trips Include
- Bait & Tackle
- Fishing License
- Bottled Water
- Bag & Filet any Legal Catch
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4 Hour Fly Fish
Perfect for a quick yet fulfilling fly fishing experience. Explore Sarasota Bay and Tampa Bay's mangrove creeks and shallow flats for snook and redfish.
$ 700 1-2 People -
6 Hour Fly Fish
Enjoy more time on the water to visit multiple fishing spots, including Egmont Key and the Gulf Beach, for a more comprehensive fly fishing adventure.
$ 1,050 1-2 People -
8 Hour Fly Fish
The ultimate full-day fly fishing trip that allows you to fully immerse yourself in the beauty of the Manatee River and surrounding waters while targeting trophy fish.
$ 1,400 1-2 People
Species Targeted
Inshore · Nearshore · Deep Sea · Tarpon · Fly
How This Trip Compares
Still weighing your options? Here's how this charter stacks up against our other fishing trips.
| Inshore Calm, protected water — the easygoing favorite for families and first-timers. | Nearshore The deep-sea thrill without the long haul — big-fish action a few miles off the beach. | Deep Sea The full-day, far-out trophy hunt — our most in-demand trip, and it books up fast. | Tarpon A bucket-list battle with the “Silver King” — our signature seasonal trip. | You're viewing Fly The purest test of skill — sight-casting the flats with a fly rod. | |
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| How far out | Bays, flats & passes (protected) | 1–9 miles off the beach | 30–100 miles offshore | Nearshore — Egmont Key & Skyway | Inshore flats & mangrove creeks |
| Water & comfort | Calm — best for avoiding seasickness | Light chop, still close to shore | Open Gulf — for experienced crews | Light chop, close to shore | Calm, protected water |
| Trip length | 4–8 hrs (half or full day) | 4–6 hrs (half day) | 6–8 hrs (full day) | 6–8 hrs (half or full day) | 4–8 hrs (half or full day) |
| You'll catch | Snook, redfish, spotted seatrout | King & Spanish mackerel, grouper, snapper, cobia | Red snapper, grouper, amberjack, tuna | Tarpon — the “Silver King” | Snook & redfish on the fly |
| Best for | Families, kids, first-timers | The deep-sea feel, easier to book | Hardcore anglers & trophy hunters | Anglers chasing a trophy fight | Fly anglers & technique lovers |
| Boat | Shallow-draft bay boat | 24′ center console with tower | 31′ Contender with restroom | 24′ center console with tower | Shallow-draft bay boat |
| Season | Open all year | Open all year | Open all year | Seasonal — spring & summer | Open all year |
| Price | $700–$1,400 | $1,000–$1,200 | $1,800–$2,200 | $1,200–$1,600 | $700–$1,400 |
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- How far out
- 1–9 miles off the beach
- Water & comfort
- Light chop, still close to shore
- Trip length
- 4–6 hrs (half day)
- You'll catch
- King & Spanish mackerel, grouper, snapper, cobia
- Best for
- The deep-sea feel, easier to book
- Boat
- 24′ center console with tower
- Season
- Open all year
- Price
- $1,000–$1,200
- How far out
- 30–100 miles offshore
- Water & comfort
- Open Gulf — for experienced crews
- Trip length
- 6–8 hrs (full day)
- You'll catch
- Red snapper, grouper, amberjack, tuna
- Best for
- Hardcore anglers & trophy hunters
- Boat
- 31′ Contender with restroom
- Season
- Open all year
- Price
- $1,800–$2,200
- How far out
- Nearshore — Egmont Key & Skyway
- Water & comfort
- Light chop, close to shore
- Trip length
- 6–8 hrs (half or full day)
- You'll catch
- Tarpon — the “Silver King”
- Best for
- Anglers chasing a trophy fight
- Boat
- 24′ center console with tower
- Season
- Seasonal — spring & summer
- Price
- $1,200–$1,600
- How far out
- Inshore flats & mangrove creeks
- Water & comfort
- Calm, protected water
- Trip length
- 4–8 hrs (half or full day)
- You'll catch
- Snook & redfish on the fly
- Best for
- Fly anglers & technique lovers
- Boat
- Shallow-draft bay boat
- Season
- Open all year
- Price
- $700–$1,400
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