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Sunny Days Beach & Baby Gear Rentals
Fishing Pole Rentals Delivered to Anna Maria Island, Lido Key, & Siesta Key
Skip packing rods and tackle. We deliver surf and regular fishing poles, tackle kits, bait buckets and other fishing equipment to your vacation rental in Siesta Key, Anna Maria Island, Lido Key, Longboat Key and Sarasota.
Keep your gear for your whole stay and fish the beach, the piers or the bay whenever the bite is on. When your trip ends, we pick it all up.
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Everything you need to fish your Gulf Coast vacation, delivered to your door.
Fishing Rental Prices
| Rental | Daily Rate | Weekly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Rod | $20 | $45 |
| Surf Rod | $25 | $55 |
| 2 Regular Rods | $34 | $75 |
| Regular Rod & Surf Rod | $39 | $85 |
| 2 Surf Rods | $43 | $95 |
| Pier Tackle | $11 | $25 |
| Surf Tackle | $13 | $30 |
| Combination Tackle | $15 | $34 |
| Bait Bucket with Aerator | $7 | $15 |
| Fishing Beach Cart | $50 | $100 |
Whether you’re a seasoned angler or trying fishing for the first time on your Florida vacation, our clean, well-maintained gear makes it easy and stress-free to relax, cast a line, and reel in the fun.
We deliver directly to your vacation rental in Anna Maria Island (AMI), Siesta Key, Lido Key, Longboat Key, and Sarasota. Just select your dates, choose your gear, and we’ll bring everything to your door.
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Where to Fish on Anna Maria Island, Sarasota & Siesta Key
You don’t need a boat to catch fish here. Some of the best fishing in the area is right off the beach, from a pier or along the passes where the bay meets the Gulf. Here are our favorite spots near the rentals we deliver to.
Anna Maria Island
Historic Bridge Street Pier (Bradenton Beach)
A local favorite that reaches out over Sarasota Bay, with restaurants and shops just steps away. A great choice for families and first-timers. Look for sheepshead, snapper, redfish and snook around the pilings.
Best kit: Pier Tackle
Anna Maria City Pier
The island’s historic pier, rebuilt after the 2024 hurricanes and set to reopen in fall 2026. Classic bay fishing with a view of the Sunshine Skyway.
Best kit: Pier Tackle
Bean Point
The north tip of the island, where Tampa Bay meets the Gulf. Moving water brings in fish, especially on a changing tide.
Best kit: Combination Tackle
Longboat Pass at Coquina Beach
The south end of the island along the pass is a go-to for snook, redfish and pompano.
Best kit: Surf or Combination Tackle
Gulf beaches
Any stretch of AMI beach can be productive early in the morning or near sunset. Pompano, whiting and ladyfish cruise right along the shoreline.
Best kit: Surf Tackle
Sarasota & Lido Key
South Lido Park
One of the best shore fishing spots in Sarasota, with the Gulf, Big Pass and the bay all in one park. Lots of room to spread out.
Best kit: Combination Tackle
New Pass (between Lido Key and Longboat Key)
Fish the shoreline and bridge area where strong currents bring in snapper, sheepshead and snook.
Best kit: Pier or Combination Tackle
Lido Beach
Wide, sandy beach that’s perfect for setting up a surf rod. Head out early or late to avoid swimmers.
Best kit: Surf Tackle
Siesta Key
Nora Patterson Bay Island Park
A calm, easy spot under the Siesta Key north bridge. Great for kids and beginners.
Best kit: Pier Tackle
Big Pass at the North End
The channel current here makes it one of the more productive spots on the key for snook and redfish.
Best kit: Combination Tackle
Point of Rocks
The rocky stretch near Crescent Beach holds sheepshead, snapper and snook.
Best kit: Pier Tackle
Turtle Beach
The quieter south end of Siesta, with plenty of space for surf fishing and fewer crowds.
Best kit: Surf Tackle
Before You Cast: Common Fishing Questions
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Plenty, without ever getting on a boat. From the beach, look for pompano, whiting, ladyfish, Spanish mackerel and snook. Around piers and bridges you’ll find sheepshead, mangrove snapper, redfish and trout. What’s biting changes with the season, so we’re always happy to share what’s been hitting lately.
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Live shrimp is the go-to here and catches almost everything. Sand fleas work great in the surf for pompano, and small baitfish are a favorite for snook. Every tackle kit includes Fishbites, an artificial bait that works when you don’t have live bait on hand. To keep live bait fresh all day, add our bait bucket with aerator.
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Early morning and evening are usually best, with cooler water, more active fish and fewer swimmers on the beach. A moving tide, either coming in or going out, tends to bring the most action, so check a tide chart before you head out. You can catch fish here year-round.
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Absolutely. Our reels come spooled and ready to go, and each tackle kit is built for a specific type of fishing, so there’s no guesswork. Not sure which kit to choose? Pier Tackle is great for bays, piers and families. Surf Tackle is made for casting from the beach. Combination Tackle covers both if you want to try a little of everything.
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Pick your dates, choose your rods and tackle kit, and we’ll deliver everything to your vacation rental on Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Lido Key, Siesta Key or Sarasota. Reels come spooled with line, and surf rods include a sand anchor. Bait isn’t included, but you can pick up live bait at any local bait shop.
Do I Need a Fishing License in Florida?
Most likely, yes. Florida requires a saltwater fishing license for most anglers, including visitors fishing from the beach, a pier or the shore. It’s quick to get one online before your trip, and you can choose a short-term license that covers just your vacation.
You don’t need a license if you’re:
- Under 16 years old
- A Florida resident 65 or older
Planning to fish for sharks from shore? Florida also requires a free shore-based shark fishing permit, which includes a short online course.
Buy your license at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com, and see the full rules and exemptions on the FWC visitor license page.
Rules can change, so please check with FWC before you fish. Sunny Days is not responsible for licensing or permits.