Good fishing spots in Sarasota for those without a boat?

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I like to fishing underneath the ringling bridge but im ready to try a new spot. ANyone have any suggestions?

Don’t have a boat?

Why not rent a Kayak or canoe at a local state park?

They are cheap to rent and you will triple your catch ratio!

Try taking a short drive to Oscar Scherer State Park. You can fish fresh OR saltwater and it’s a nice scenic "paddle" too. Plus, this is a "no-motor" zone waterway! For more info call park at 941-483-5956.

Another NICE "wade-able" area- Philippi Estate Park in Safety Harbor FL. Cast "topwaters" until you get a strike and then "slow down" and fancast Jig/Mud-minnow or a "popping cork/live shrimp".

Ken Thompson Park can be good fishing either EARLY (like 5-9 am) or late in the day(7-9 pm).

I would also hit Bay Island Park on Siesta Dr.

I wonder if Jiggs Landing is still around? There’s a good freshwater destination.

If your RICH go to Tidy Island. (lol)

Hope this helps ya? Good luck!

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2 Responses to “Good fishing spots in Sarasota for those without a boat?”

  1. R W Says:
    February 9th, 2010 at 9:04 am

    Any of the bridges, that was a walkway can be good.
    If you are interested in doing some wade fishing, i can relay some of that information to you too
    References :

  2. stop_makin_cents Says:
    February 9th, 2010 at 9:13 am

    Don’t have a boat?

    Why not rent a Kayak or canoe at a local state park?

    They are cheap to rent and you will triple your catch ratio!

    Try taking a short drive to Oscar Scherer State Park. You can fish fresh OR saltwater and it’s a nice scenic "paddle" too. Plus, this is a "no-motor" zone waterway! For more info call park at 941-483-5956.

    Another NICE "wade-able" area- Philippi Estate Park in Safety Harbor FL. Cast "topwaters" until you get a strike and then "slow down" and fancast Jig/Mud-minnow or a "popping cork/live shrimp".

    Ken Thompson Park can be good fishing either EARLY (like 5-9 am) or late in the day(7-9 pm).

    I would also hit Bay Island Park on Siesta Dr.

    I wonder if Jiggs Landing is still around? There’s a good freshwater destination.

    If your RICH go to Tidy Island. (lol)

    Hope this helps ya? Good luck!
    References :
    ‘Ole FLA swampboy from way back.

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