(Keywords: Fishing - Florida)

Fishing in Sarasota Florida May through July is the best time for venturing out to the reefs. There you'll catch King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Barracuda, Black Tip Shark and Permit.

Early summer is also peak season for Tarpon cruising closer in to the beaches.

Sarasota Bay is home to several species of game fish: Snook, trout, and redfish. Other species frequently caught include Pompano, mackerel, bluefish, ladyfish, flounder, black drum and sheepshead.

Click on the binoculars to see a demonstration of ExpertGPS displaying the Coon Key, Otter Key, Bird Key area. sarasota_expert.jpg (Approx. 90 KB) opens in a new window.

GPS Map

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GPS Map Details

File Name sarasota.gpx
File Size: 9 KB
Revised: 18 August 2001
Datum: WGS84
Class B2 Data
Waypoints: 28

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References

Waypoint data obtain from publications by:
BUREAU OF MARINE FISHERIES MANAGEMENT
http://www.floridaconservation.org//marine/ar/ar-sarasota.htm

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