by James Gibson Charters

James Gibson Charters LLC offers guided fishing and wildlife tours from Sarasota, Florida, serving Sarasota, Siesta Key, Lido Key, Longboat Key, Anna Maria, and Bradenton. The business is led by Capt. James Gibson, a West Florida native who has guided fishing charters in the Sarasota area for more than seven years and has over 15 years of tarpon fishing experience. His trips welcome anglers of all ages, skill levels, and group sizes.

Charter options include inshore fishing in Sarasota Bay, seasonal tarpon trips, and nearshore excursions to Gulf reefs, ledges, and other productive waters. Depending on the trip and conditions, guests may target snook, redfish, trout, tarpon, mackerel, snapper, sheepshead, cobia, kingfish, and triple tail. Fishing approaches include live or cut bait, artificial lures, bottom fishing, flats fishing, trolling, and drifting. James Gibson Charters also offers dolphin and manatee tours and shares Sarasota fishing reports. The company describes its outings as family-friendly and aims to provide an enjoyable experience for anglers with varied interests and experience.