Growing numbers of anglers are renting boats to get their fishing fix on the water. Many boat rental companies now offer center consoles and flats boats, rigged with features like livewells, life jackets, poling platforms and electronics. Here are some prime options for the Southwest.

Sarasota Boat Rental
Sarasota, FL
22-foot Sea Hunt Center Console
½ Day - $259, Full Day - $329
(941) 951-0550
www.sarasotaboatrental.com

CB’s Saltwater Outfitters
Sarasota, FL
19-foot Center Console
½ Day - $145, Full Day - $195
(941) 349-4400
www.cbsoutfitters.com

Siesta Key Marina
Sarasota, FL
19-foot Center Console
½ Day - $140, Full Day - $190
(941) 349-1970
www.siestakeymarina.com

Gasparilla Marina
Placida, FL
22-foot Sea Hunt Center Console
½ Day - $210, Full Day - $275
(800) 541-4441
www.gasparillamarina.com

Boca Boats Inc.
Boca Grande, FL
19-foot Sea Hunt or Laguna Center Console
½ Day - $180, Full Day - $260
(941) 964-1333
www.bocaboat.com

Paradise Boat Rentals
Cape Coral, FL
21-foot Sea Chaser Center Console
Full Day - $250, Week - $1100
(239) 645-4217
www.vacationboats.com

Salty Sam’s Marina
Ft. Myers Beach, FL
Pro Line Center Console
4 ½ hour - $195, Week - $1900
(239) 463-7333
www.saltysamsmarina.com

Blue Ocean Adventures
Ft. Myers Beach, FL
20-foot Sailfish Center Console
½ Day - $225, Full Day - $325
(239) 765-0444
www.blueocean-adventures.com

Snook Bight Marina
Ft. Myers Beach, FL
19-foot Aquasport Center Console
½ Day - $195, Full Day - $275
(239) 765-4371
www.snookbightmarina.com