Capt AJ was awesome!!! My son and I had an amazing time. He really knows the area and put us on a ton of fish. We are already working on booking our next trip with him. I highly recommend!!

For the third year, we had an awesome experience! Hooked 14, landed 7 monster 150 lbs tarpon! AJ quickly adjusted his techniques to where the tarpon were sitting and it was one amazing day. He also takes time to teach you. I am booking him again next year and likely during another part of the year to for different fish to continue to learn from him. Hire him!

Great day Tarpon Fishing in Sarasota! Roll on next year. AJ and Walker were awesome.

Couldn’t have pictured a better way to celebrate my 21st… been wanting to rodeo with the Silver King for the past 2 years and the Grande brothers made that dream come true! The guys are super friendly and very knowledgeable. They made sure we didn’t go home until we got on some tarpon. Definitely booking with them again next year!!!

The trip far exceeded our expectations. Capt Grande was able to get us on tarpon within the first 15 minutes of the trip and provided constant action the whole entire time. 8/12 on tarpon on the day was awesome. Would highly recommend him.

Grande Charter is always a great time. AJ and Walker know where the fish are and make the trip fun, educational, and always exciting. AJ goes after the fish and doesn't wait for the fish to come to him (like some others). We had another great day on the ocean catching 5 huge Tarpon in just a few hours. It was also great to see AJ and Walker's caring for the Tarpon by making sure they are revived after a good fight and not just left exhausted to boat away. They truly care about the ecosystem, the fish and the ocean. True Fishermen in every sense !!

AJ was one of the best guides I’ve ever fished with. Great with kids and adults . Definitely one of the most organized , everything has a place on the boat and plenty of room for a big group. Beautiful legacy boat purposefully built for the area. Highly recommend!! 10 stars

I’ve done multiple trips with AJ and he’s an absolutely amazing captain, he puts us on the fish every single trip and he has a lot of respect for the ocean and the ocean life.!!! this young man is siesta key born and raised, and has a great reputation with many people in the area. I Highly recommend him !!!!!!

We had a great half day at sea with a ton of fishing and cruising. Hooked a large Tarpon chased by sharks… we will be back :-)

I don’t normally write reviews…. But it if you want to go tarpon fishing. This is your GUY!!!! They were Super patient with my two daughters. And we caught some monster Tarpon. What an EPIC day. One for the memory book. Will definitely book again!!!!!!

Simply awesome! Our second time out with Capt AJ and was a great time. We caught 6 huge tarpon. Capt AJ is professional, a nice person, and also teaches you what he is looking for when locating the tarpon. I will book him again!

AJ is the best! Incredible two days of Tarpon Fishing.

Every trip with AJ is an incredible experience. Nonstop action!

Simply the best!

Aj was the perfect captain for a fun day of fishing. His knowledge of the area and love for fishing is very apparent from minute one. The boat is set up perfectly to comfortably fish all day. This charter is unique, you feel like you are going fishing with a buddy that has all the right gear and knows the right spots. We have already booked for next season.

AJ was awesome and we had a blast!! Will definitely book again!

Experienced guide that was fun to interact with.

AJ took out our group of 5 and had me fighting a tarpon literally on the first cast. I had never fought a large tarpon before but AJ talked me through the entire fight to land the fish. He was great answering all our questions throughout the day and matched the energy of the group. AJ is a true professional, I wouldn't hesitate to book him again.

We've been out fishing with Capt. AJ the last two Tarpon seasons. No matter the conditions he always gets giant fish too the boat and goes above and beyond to make your fishing experience unforgettable. Local Knowledge a great attitude a true sportsman and GREAT!!! with kids We now plan are Siesta key vacations around Tarpon season. No better place.. No better guide. Can't wait to sign up for the 2024 season 🤙

When I was in Siesta Key, Florida in May 2023, a dream of mine was to go tarpon fishing. I walked into one of the local fishing stores and asked the staff if they had any recommendations, they both looked at each other and immediately recommended AJ Grande. I believe their actual comment was this guy is part tarpon, he grows scales & gills during tarpon season! Upon contacting AJ by phone, I was immediately impressed with his honesty about it being early in the season and his suggestion to wait a couple more days due to poor conditions at the time. AJ explained he would look at the conditions and call me when he felt our chances were best. When I met AJ & Walker on the day of our trip it was apparent that AJ runs a second to none operation, his boat and equipment are clean and very well maintained. Both AJ & walker are energetic, knowledgeable, and determined young men and had me into my first tarpon within 20 minutes of leaving the dock, and our second less than 10 minutes from releasing the first. The total for the day was 3 tarpon to the boat and released. AJ & his brother Walker share a passion for fishing and care deeply for the game fish they are pursuing. It is so refreshing to meet and fish with young men who truly love what they do, are great at it and ultimately want to preserve and promote fishing. I feel honored to have been able to fish with AJ & Walker Grande and would highly recommend taking the fishing trip of a lifetime with Grande Charter Fishing, not only for the great fishing but for the entire experience with the Grande brothers. Thank-you AJ & Walker for providing this amazing experience and fulfilling my dream. I will be back to fish you with you again. P.S. I think it is true….AJ is part Tarpon! Dalton Kitselman Mount Pearl, Newfoundland Canada

Top Notch fisherman with great local knowledge. We were catching fish and nobody around us was. What does that tell you?? Book a trip with AJ and you won't regret it. I can't wait until next season.