Siesta Key Fishing & Watersports

Siesta Key lures avid anglers with its variety of backwater and off-shore habitats. Snook, tarpon, cobia and jack cravelle are just a few of the catches that swim these waters. Lighted docks provide the most avid trawlers nighttime fishing. For adrenaline junkies, there's sailing, windsurfing, boogie boarding and all the watery amusements that are standard in any beach destination work its salt. Warm, clear water and year-round sunshine will tempt even the most timid of swimmers to catch a few waves.

Longboat Key Fishing Charters

Captain Clive Burgess' custom built 24 foot center console fishing boat offers a clean, dry, comfortable ride for up to 4 people. Fishing license, bait , tackle, and ice are provided. Child-friendly backwater tours for fledgling anglers are available. www.fishinglongboatkey.com

601 St. Judes Drive . Longboat Key, FL 34228 . (941) 387-0136

Aquarius Parasail & Sightseeing Tours

Parasail with one of the area's most experienced captain over beautiful waters, and enjoy a tranquil and panoramic view of Siesta Key. One, two or three can fly together. Later, board the Fat Tuesday for sightseeing trips, sunset tours and dolphin watching.

1249 Stickney Point Road . Siesta Key, FL 34242 . (941) 346-3532

CB's ORVIS® Endorsed Saltwater Outfitters

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. www.cbsoutfitters.com

1249 Stickney Point Road . Siesta Key, FL 34242 . (941) 349-4400

Economy Tackle and Dolphin Dive Center

Economy Tackle and Dolphin Dive Center is the area's foremost watersports store, offering live bait, kayak tours and rentals along with scuba and snorkel gear.

(941) 922-9671

Enterprise Sailing Charters

See celebrity homes and dolphins while stretching out aboard a comfortable, safe, 41-foot tall masted vessel with three sails. Romantic sunset cruises make an affordable and unforgettable date night activity. www.sarasotasailing.com

2 Marina Plaza . Sarasota, FL 34236 . (941) 951-1833

Wolfmouth Charters

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. www.wolfmouthcharters.com

4120 Gulf Drive . Longboat Key, FL 34228 . (941) 755-1632