About Us
Mother Ocean Fishing Charters has the primary goal of making unforgettable memories. We will do our best to provide you with the experience you are looking for. When you book a trip with us it is your boat. If you book a fishing trip but get hot and want to go to the sandbar and cool off, no problem! We are happy to do whatever makes you happy. Our saying goes “we can do anything you want as long as it’s not unsafe or illegal”.
Meet the expert guides dedicated to making your ocean experience unforgettable.
Captain Kyle Whetsel
Lead Fishing Guide / Owner
With over a two decades on the water, he ensures every trip is both safe and thrilling. Born in Sarasota, FL and grew up fishing these waters with his first boat at age 13. 100 Ton USCG licensed Master Captain.
Explore The Area’s Best Water Adventures
Fishing Charters Serving Anna Maria Island, Sarasota, Bradenton,Egmont Key, and beyond.
Anna Maria Island / Bradenton
Enjoy expert-guided fishing excursions custom tailored for memories of a lifetime.
Sarasota / Siesta Key
Venture into rich fishing grounds with professional charters and friendly crews.
Egmont Key
These charters can run out of Holmes Beach or Coquina Beach.
Your Gateway to Unforgettable Water Adventures
Hear from our guests who’ve cherished every moment aboard, sharing their stories of joy and discovery.
Kyle, our captain, was a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. We were a family of young children and he offered plenty of patience with our kids lines getting tangled and baits being lost. We ended up catching several different types of fish and created many great memories for our kids. I highly recommend.
Micah S.
I would highly recommend requesting captain Kyle to take you out and get you on the fish right away! He was extremely patient with all 3 kids and made sure each kid had a memorable experience and everyone had the opportunity to reel something in! 10/10 experience will be requesting captain Kyle again next time we book!!
Michael F.
We had a wonderful Mother’s Day morning out on the water with Kyle. My wife and I fish regularly but we had our three kids (11, 9, and almost 4) this trip and they all had a great experience. He was patient and we all had a wonderful half day. We would recommend Kyle to anyone.