With its 20-mile stretch of beaches, and easy access to the Manatee River, Sarasota Bay, and Tampa Bay, Bradenton is a popular destination for fans of fishing and boating. Thirty marinas, eight boat ramps, and three popular fishing piers on Anna Maria Island give the rod-'n'-reel set plenty of places to try their luck. Scuba diving, parasailing, windsurfing, jet skiing, and wave running are popular ways to enjoy Bradenton's waters, and a variety of local outfitters rise to the occasion with rentals, classes, and guided excursions.

Dolphin Dreams Charters
(941) 778-4498
www.fishtampawaters.com

Captain Tom Chaya has been fishing Florida's Tampa Bay area for over 20 years. His local knowledge will allow you the opportunity to fish like a native. Captain Tom's specialty is light tackle sport fishing with live bait. He offers backwater/back country, flats, bay, and offshore fishing charters on Florida's west coast.

CB's ORVIS® Endorsed Saltwater Outfitters
1249 Stickney Point Road, Siesta Key
(941) 387-0136
www.cbsoutfitters.com

Fly and light-tackle angling for snook, redfish and speckled trout year-round. Fish for tarpon mid-May through mid-July, and snook at night around the lighted docks. Professional ORVIS® endorsed outfitter guides fish the back country of Sarasota Bay, Charlotte Harbor and Boca Grande.

Wolfmouth Charters
4120 Gulf Drive, Longboat Key
(941) 755-1632
www.wolfmouthcharters.com

Spend some time roaming the beautiful and bountiful west coast of Florida with Captain Wayne. Customize your fishing experience, with options ranging from day or night excursions, Gulf or bay, cruising and dolphin tours, shelling tours, photo excursions, and more. With space for up to six people, sit back and relax on the soft ride out to the hot fishing spots on their 28' power catamaran. Captain Wayne's motto is "we go where the fish feed like wolves" and promises a memorable experience. Wolfmouth comes fully equipped with the latest navigational, communication and safety features.