- Location
- Sarasota, Florida
- Trip Types
- Family fishing, inshore and nearshore fishing, goliath grouper and nature tours
- Phone
- 941-266-8834
Wild Mullet Charters offers Sarasota fishing with Captain Will. Teaching is central to the service, from short trips for children to longer bay and Gulf outings, with a separate goliath grouper option for small groups.
Contact and booking details
| Operator | Wild Mullet Charters |
|---|---|
| Area | Sarasota, Florida |
| Departure / address | Centennial Park Boat Launch, 1059 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236 |
| Phone | 941-266-8834 |
| Use the operator’s website or phone; no public email was confirmed in the reviewed pages. | |
| Website / reservations | Visit Wild Mullet Charters |
| Trip options | Family fishing, inshore and nearshore fishing, goliath grouper and nature tours |
Short trips and longer fishing days
The two-hour family trip is listed at $400 for two people, with up to two extra guests at $50 each. The main recommendation is for children five and older, although the family page invites discussion of younger children.
Four hours is advertised at $600 for up to four people, and six hours at $800 for four. Passenger limits conflict: the homepage allows two additions, while a detailed page says five maximum. Confirm the actual limit with Will before booking.
Bay fishing and Gulf targets
Trips explore Sarasota Bay and waters around Siesta Key and Longboat Key. Snook, redfish, spotted seatrout and mangrove snapper appear among the bay targets. Clear-weather Gulf trips may run up to nine miles offshore.
Nearshore possibilities include cobia, kingfish, tripletail, permit and snapper. The captain may stay closer to the coast when conditions are rougher. Discuss your preferred fish early so the route and trip length can be suited to it.
Goliath grouper and supplied gear
The dedicated goliath grouper outing is listed at $800 for four hours or $1,000 for six, for two people. Specialized tackle is used, and a phone conversation is required to discuss the physical demands. Treat this as a specialized trip rather than ordinary take-home fishing.
General packages include bait, tackle, license coverage, ice, bags and eligible fish filleting. Guests supply meals, drinks, hats and sunglasses. The operator explicitly asks guests not to bring spray sunscreen.
Launch and other outings
The stated launch is Centennial Park at 1059 North Tamiami Trail. Confirm which dock to meet at and how early to arrive. Ask for payment, deposit and weather terms when Will confirms your rate.
Nature and sunset tours are listed at $450 for two hours and up to four people. Guests bring their own refreshments. Those excursions offer a way to enjoy the bay without spending the trip fishing.
Details checked October 9, 2026, using the operator’s published information. Rates, boats, meeting points and policies can change; confirm the final trip details directly. Listed species describe possible targets, not a guaranteed catch or an open harvest season.
Featured photo: Wild Mullet Charters young angler holding a snook. Photo from Wild Mullet Charters.
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