Fish with Bad Habit

Welcome to the home of Bad Habit Sport Fishing Charters. We offer the finest charter fishing experience on Florida’s Gulf Coast. Join us for full or half-day or overnight offshore fishing trips in Sarasota.

Bad Habit Sport Fishing Charters offers 6-hour, 8-hour, 10-hour, and custom offshore fishing adventures for the entire family.

Fun for the Entire Family
Bad Habit offers fishing adventures for the entire family. We can customize a full-day or half-day fishing trip just for you and can take children of any age. It’s a great way to explore the waters around Sarasota and Venice, Florida.

Year-Round Fishing
Be sure to visit our News section to find out what’s hot in our Florida Gulf Coast waters. Captain Patterson writes a weekly fishing report with his observations to help you decide what kind of fishing you want to do on your visit. Feel free to contact us for the latest updates.

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Fin-Nor World-Class Fishing Tackle

Proud partner of Fin-Nor World-Class tackle. Since 1933 Fin-Nor reels have hauled in more than 900 world-record fish from oceans throughout the world. This is their legacy, and we hope ours too.

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Get your game on with Bad Habit. Enjoy a great off-shore day on the water with family or friends and leave the work to us. This ain’t no boyz club neither…

Join Bad Habit on your next fishing adventure. It’s only an addiction if you’re trying to quit…

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"So, now that we are home, I am willing to post that we were away. First full day home and eating some of the freshest seafood in Colorado!"

STEVE HEINRICH
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"Incredible fishing experience this morning with Captain Dion and Captain Mike!!!! We had an absolute blast and love making memories!"

ANDREW HADDAD

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Been taking advantage of the weather lately. Red snapper have been the target since they have reopened through the end of the year. We have also been blessed with a few special guests along the way with some black grouper, African pompano, cobia, mutton snapper, and even got to tug on some goliath grouper for those of you interested in the “BIG” fish. We still have opportunities available to catch your fair share of these fish. We offer split party charters and whole boat bookings. Our next dates of availability are as follows:Sunday 12/810 hr trip for red snapper, pompano, and other various species. 2 spots available $500/person includes everythingMonday 12/910 hr trip for red snapper, pompano, and other various species. 5 spots available $500/person includes everythingTuesday 12/1010 hr trip for red snapper, pompano, and other various species. 2 spots available $500/person includes everythingAlso be sure to ask about private trips for family fun or for groups up to 6 people. Contact captain mike for more details at 941-306-9726. Boat sails from fisherman’s wharf marina in venice,Fl ... See MoreSee Less
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The bite has been on 🔥! Red snapper, African pompano, black grouper, yellowtail, and cobia have been a successful target! With that being said we still have opportunities for you to get in on the action!Friday 12/6 3 spots open on a 10hr trip targeting red snapper, African Pompano, cobia, yellowtail snapper, a mango snapper, plus a variety of other plegic and reef species. Causes $500 per person includes everything. 🚨🚨🚨FULL🚨🚨🚨Saturday 12/7 4 spots open on a 10hr trip targeting red snapper, African Pompano, cobia, yellowtail snapper, a mango snapper, plus a variety of other plegic and reef species. Causes $500 per person includes everything. 🚨🚨🚨FULL🚨🚨🚨Sunday 12/8 ⭐️⭐️3⭐️⭐️ spots open on a 10hr trip targeting red snapper, African Pompano, cobia, yellowtail snapper, a mango snapper, plus a variety of other plegic and reef species. Causes $500 per person includes everything.Monday 12/9 5 spots open on a 10hr trip targeting red snapper, African Pompano, cobia, yellowtail snapper, a mango snapper, plus a variety of other plegic and reef species. Causes $500 per person includes everything.Boat leaves from fisherman’s wharf marina in venice FlCall captain Mike at 941-306-9726 to book you trip today. ... See MoreSee Less
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