Sarasota Fishing & Outdoors

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Hooked on Grouper!

By Caitlyn Gatrell The action is really starting to heat up in Southwest Florida! As the water temperature rises and … Jun 30th, 2025

Beach Breeze

By: Joe Sheaffer Summer is here and it seems to be very warm from sunrise to sunset. Fishing can be … Jun 30th, 2025

Rigging, Jigging and Trolling

By: Jessica Hendrie Summer is officially upon us here in South Florida. For anyone who even does an ounce of … Jun 30th, 2025

From the Captains...

Summertime Action

By: Capt. Billy Norris After a long winter of high winds, rough seas, and an unexpected wintertime red tide, we … Jun 30th, 2025

Chasing Tarpon

By: Capt. Bart Marx The tarpon that have traveled from the Caribbean to Boca Grande Pass should be close to … Jun 30th, 2025

Kayak Fishing

By: Eric Henson When July rolls into Southwest Florida, the heat cranks up and so does the inshore bite. For … Jun 30th, 2025

Hiring a Kayak Guide

By: Dan Carns There are a number of reasons that you might consider when it comes to hiring a kayak … Jun 30th, 2025

Springtime Fishing Pattern

by Capt. Billy Norris Few places on earth offer the caliber of fishing that we have available to us here … May 30th, 2025

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Heating Up

By: Capt. Dave Stephens It’s summertime here in Southwest Florida, and not only is the temps outside hot but so … Jun 30th, 2025

Trip to the Florida Keys

By: Capt. Terry Fisher The July 4th Holiday brings out the best in boaters looking for fun and anglers looking … Jun 30th, 2025

Sarasota Fishing & Outdoor Articles

Summer in SWFL

Capt. Bart Marx Summer in SWFL and things are hot already. And going offshore it may be a little cooler … Jun 30th, 2024

Diving and Fishing the Florida Keys

By: Capt. Tony  Young April is one of my favorite months to dive and fish, I see it as a … Mar 31st, 2023

Kayak Fishing

By: Eric Henson With spring rolling in and it being a mildly cool winter, I try to enjoy the cooler … Feb 28th, 2023

Fishing With Artificials

By: Eric Henson Anyone who knows me will tell you that when it comes to inshore fishing, I am an … Jan 31st, 2023

On the River

By Joe Sheaffer It has been a challenge for our area in SWFL this fall. Hurricane Ian and Red tide … Dec 31st, 2022

Cooler Temps

By: Eric Henson Well, the weather has cooled down a bit, but that doesn’t mean the fishing will be cooling down! In … Nov 30th, 2022

Sawfish News

Oct 31st, 2022

Artificial Lures

By: Dan Carns Fishing with artificial lures is a little bit art, a little bit luck and a lot of … Oct 31st, 2022