Shore fishing spot · saltwater · Sarasota Bay and Charlotte Harbor
Lemon Bay Fishing
A shore fishing access point in the Sarasota Bay and Charlotte Harbor area. Work the edges: drop-offs, bridge shadows, oyster bars and lit docks at night. Moving water is everything from the bank, so time your trip to the tide below.
Directions in Google Maps 26.96233, -82.36619
What to expect today

Redfish 10
Strong tide swing 2.5 ft

Flounder 10
Harvest closed here, catch and release.

Snook 9
Strong tide swing 2.5 ft

Spotted Seatrout 9
Strong tide swing 2.5 ft

Mangrove Snapper 8
Strong tide swing 2.5 ft

Pompano 8
Strong tide swing 2.5 ft
Nearby public spots
- Fishing spot (shore fishing spot)
- Overbrook Gardens Boat Launch (boat ramp)
- Manasota Lemon Bay Access (boat ramp)
- South Venice Beach Boat Ramp (boat ramp)
- Butterford Waterway Park (boat ramp)
Location from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Access, hours and fees change; confirm before you go. Regulations apply everywhere: see rules by species.