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Sail On…

Experience the thrill of fall sailfish action off Florida’s east coast as Will Schmidt shares an unforgettable trip filled with explosive strikes, acrobatic fights, and a first-time billfish catch.Nov 6th, 2026

Read The November Issue!

Read the latest issue in your area!Oct 30th, 2026

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Crossing For Cystic Fibrosis

Crossing For Cystic Fibrosis (formerly known as the Crossing For A Cure), an 80-mile self-propelled journey from the Bahamas to Florida.Mar 5th, 2020

Celebrating Our 300th Issue!

My how time flies. It seems like yesterday that Coastal Angler Magazine decided to franchise its original 10,000 circulation magazine. While we didn’t know a lot about franchising, we did know that we had a local fishing magazine that everyone in our area loved. A phrase that often pops up in franchising is, “If it works on one corner, it may work on another corner.”Mar 5th, 2020

Maryland Deviates With Regs For Rockfish

With an 18 percent reduction in striped bass mortality called for by East Coast fishery managers to stem population decline, Chesapeake Bay anglers will be limited to just one rockfish a day under new regulations.Mar 4th, 2020

State Record Lake Trout Caught in Northern New Hampshire

Thomas Knight of Meredith, New Hampshire, caught an enormous lake trout while ice fishing on Big Diamond Pond in West Stewartstown, NH.Mar 3rd, 2020

Gray triggerfish opens March 1 in Gulf state and federal waters

The recreational gray triggerfish season reopens to harvest in Gulf state and federal waters March 1, and will remain open through May 1, closing to harvest May 2, 2020. Feb 26th, 2020

Trout Fishing New Hampshire

Trout fishing in the "Granite State" is all about variety. Whether your passion is a multi-colored brook trout, a leaping rainbow or the determined fight of a brown, there's a trout pond or stream within reasonable driving distance in New Hampshire.Feb 25th, 2020

Fishing & Outdoor Videos

Bucket List: Central Costa Rica and Pacific Sailfish

The Pacific sailfish is one of the most sought-after offshore game fish in Costa Rica. Growing larger than their Atlantic counterpart, sailfish in Costa Rica average 60 to 80 pounds, but big ones can surpass 200 pounds!

Fly Fishing in Shallow Waters Can Equal Big Rewards

Despite technological advances that allow for fly fishing successes in deep water, shallow water sight fishing is my favorite...

Dry Tortugas Are a Hidden Jewel

The seven small islands that make up the Dry Tortugas lie 70 miles due west of Key West, a fisherman’s and naturalist’s paradise. These are hidden jewels.

Fly Fishing the Seychelles

In the Indian Ocean, about 1,000 miles off the east coast of Africa, there is an archipelago that claims the highest density of bonefish in the world...

Bucket List: Fly Fishing Edinburgh, Scotland

I had the privilege of living in Edinburgh, capital of Scotland. Apart from whiskey, kilts and bagpipes, they also lays claim to the origins of fly fishing.

The Heart of the Mullet Run

Fish will go on and do what they’ve always done, and what that means is that the mullet are running on Florida’s east coast.

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Record-Breaking Blue Marlin Earns $5.6 Million at Bisbee’s Black & Blue

A 491-pound blue marlin earned a record-breaking $5.6 million payout at the 2026 Bisbee’s Black & Blue Tournament, setting a new mark in the event’s 46-year history.Oct 26th, 2026

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Misty Well's Clearwater Beach Ultimate Adventure Package!Oct 1st, 2026

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Easy Belizey

Discover why southern Belize is a bucket-list destination for adventurous families, offering world-class inshore fishing, jungle exploration, and unforgettable experiences for anglers of all ages.Oct 28th, 2026

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Spearfishing Bluewater Hunting

Bluewater spearfishing is the ultimate test of skill, patience, and nerve. Hunting massive pelagic fish while freediving in the open ocean demands precision, specialized gear, and respect for one of the most exhilarating challenges beneath the surface.Jul 7th, 2026

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Sarasota Police Officer Leaps into Action to Stop Unmanned Boat in Dramatic Rescue

The unmanned boat was cruising in circles up to 40 mph off the Gulf Coast in Sarasota.May 1st, 2025