Let Captain Kris Winkel and Tailing Tales Fishing Charters be your guide for light tackle inshore, nearshore charter fishing in Bradenton, Anna Maria Island area.
Captain Kris has been fishing inshore, nearshore in the Bradenton area since before he could drive a car. He has extensive knowledge and experience fishing in the Bradenton, Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach & Longboat Key areas. Captain Kris considers himself lucky to fish in a place like Bradenton. He’s intimately familiar with all the fish species from Snook, to Redfish and Trout, to Grouper and more. He’s spent a lifetime familiarizing himself with not just the habits of the fish of this estuary but also has an intimate knowledge of the grass flats, oyster bars, shoals, mangroves and shorelines these fish call home.
The Bradenton area is home to various fish species and great fishing spots, including the Skyway Bridge, Egmont Key, Manatee River, Anna Maria Island, Bradenton Beach and Sarasota Bay. The most common and sought-after sport fish are Snook, Snapper, Redfish, Trout, and Triple Tail.
Fishing in Bradenton is fun for the whole family. With calm shallow waters, abundant wildlife and a shoreline that’s always in sight, Bradenton, and Sarasota fishery is an ideal location for a family fishing vacation. At Tailing Tales, we accommodate all levels of Bradenton fishing experience, from first-timers ages five years and up to seasoned pros. Whether you can hold a fishing pole (or not), you are welcome to come along.
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Big time fun! - Our outing with Kris was excellent! It was never more than a few minutes without catching a fish. He moved us around to several different spots and we enjoyed catching... read more several different species. He did a great job keeping bait on everyone’s hooks, taking fish off, snapping pictures, and giving instructions. Highly recommend! 
Beth Anne H
February 16, 2025 New Year fishing is fun (80 fish in four hours) - We did a great new years trip with Captain Kris on 12/31. Caught over 80 fish in four hours and many times had 3 fish on. He kept... read more us on top of the fish the entire time. Great Trip 
David T
January 1, 2025 Great combo - Being born and raised in Florida I have been on a lot of boats. Kris’s boat ride extremely smooth and gets you in very shallow water. It’s a great combination... read more Kris with his experience, and a boat that will get you to those spots. My son and I had a great time catching fish from the time we put our bait in the water, until it was time to head back. Strongly recommend booking with Kris, you won’t be disappointed. 
Britton M
November 19, 2024 - Captain Kris Winkel is one of the best! - I am a repeat customer of Captain Kris Winkel. It is easy to book a charter, he is always on time for leaving the dock, and he has... read more an extensive knowledge of the fish and waters around Sarasota, Bradenton and Tampa Bay. On our last trip we caught shark, Bonita, Cobia, Snapper, Snook, and Grouper. We have taken many friends and they all have had amazing fishing experiences. I highly recommend Capt Kris Winkel for your next fishing trip.
FarAway612345
May 7, 2024 Best in the charter business - Amazing always catch fish with Kris!!!! 30 0r more fish in 4 hours!!! I have used Kris for years and my 80 year old mom has been out 3 times with hi. 
Relax691312
May 20, 2023 If you want to catch fish use Chris - Kris is an excellent captain with many years experience and a straight shooter who won’t tell you a bunch of B.S. to get you on the boat and take your... read more money and leave you disappointed. My wife and I had a great time and caught lots of fish/snook Thank you captain Kris !!!!!! 
Josh C
March 25, 2023
Don’t worry something is always biting in the waters of Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria Island, and Sarasota Bays. In nearly any condition we’ll work hard to put you on the fish and give you a great day of guided inshore fishing. We’ll use light tackle, live bait and occasionally lures to target species that include Grouper, Kingfish, Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Trout and more!
Contact us to schedule a Bradenton Fishing Charter!