Tailing Tales Fishing Charters is focused on providing light tackle inshore / nearshore fishing charters in Sarasota and the lower Tampa Bay areas including Anna Maria Island, and Bradenton.
Captain Kris Winkel has extensive knowledge and experience fishing the Sarasota and Tampa Bay areas, having lived and fished these inshore / nearshore waters his entire life. Sarasota and Tampa Bay are Florida’s largest estuary, with vast numbers of grass flats, creeks, shoals, mangroves and shore lines to fish.
This area is home to a variety of fish species and great fishing spots including the Skyway Bridge, Egmont Key, Manatee River, Terra Ceia Bay, and Sarasota Bay. The most common and sought after sport fish are Snook, Snapper, Redfish, Trout, and Triple Tail.
Fishing Sarasota and Tampa Bay is fun for the whole family. With calm shallow waters, abundant wildlife and a shoreline that’s always in sight, Tampa Bay, Bradenton, and Sarasota fishery is an ideal location for a family fishing vacation. At Tailing Tales we accommodate all levels of experience, from first-timers ages 5 years and up to seasoned pros, whether you can hold a pole (or not), you are welcome to come along.
- Jeff H
Captain Kris was completely prepared and got us on fish right away. Knowledgeable Guide and True Professional. This is a trip you won't regret booking!! Thanks Capt. Kris... read more 
February 19, 2020Steve R Kris is extremely knowledgeable. He knows the area very well, and can put you on fish. We had a windy day, but he found the spots on the... read more
December 29, 2019Nancy G Thank you Nancy
November 14, 2019 - ALAN A Kris does more than just catch fish, he is willing to share his vast knowledge to enhance your experience. I’m an avid fishermen trying to get to know the local... read more
November 7, 2019Michael B I went out with Kris a couple mornings in a row and he put us on fish back to back days. He was able to put us on Reds, Snook,... read more
October 6, 2019gulflinz Capt. Kris put us on the fish! No time wasted between the dock and our first hook-ups! Lost track of time and how many fish we caught! Would... read more
October 2, 2019 - Sam M Had a great trip with Kris today. My son and I caught tons of snook, redfish and grouper. The grouper we will be enjoying tonight :). I would definitely... read more
September 27, 2019Christopher M Thank you
August 4, 2019TravelsAlotOK2015 My teenage son and I went fishing earlier in June with Kris. It was a great experience. He gives 1st class service. Not only did we enjoy... read more
July 2, 2019 - 392morganp My family and I had a wonderful experience with Kris from the get-go! My family (8 people total) wanted to go on a fishing charter during our vacation. However, few... read more
June 19, 2019Jessica F We had a great experience with Captain Kris last week! We did a 1/2 day fishing trip with him and caught so many fish that we stopped counting. ... read more
May 28, 2019souixtraveler Capt Kris did a great job. We did very little fishing and a whole lot of catching. He has the experience to find the fish and put you... read more
May 25, 2019 - AnthonyDS93 My son and I went on a 4 hour fishing charter with Kris and we had a great experience and a wonderful time. Kris was very professional and helpful... read more
May 8, 2019
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