PEACE RIVER – PORT CHARLOTTE FISHING REPORT: July 2016

The black water is pushing down into the Harbor. Our summer afternoon rain pattern is in full swing. Not that … Jun 30th, 2016
Highlands County Fishing Report

Summertime Patterns

The spawn is over and the weather is typical for this time of the year, hot and muggy. With the … Jun 30th, 2016

PALM BEACH KAYAK REPORT: July 2016

The summer months are here so getting out early or late in the day can help with putting fish in the kayak. Jun 30th, 2016

Fort Myers Fishing Report: July 2016

I’m looking forward to fishing this month with the water temperatures just a little below average. For the past couple … Jun 30th, 2016

SPECIES SPOTLIGHT: WARMOUTH

In Florida we have many different species of fish we commonly refer to as panfish. In general terms, a panfish … Jun 30th, 2016

LURE OF THE MONTH: Gambler Mega Daddy

With summer here, bass will be taking it slow and easy. This means your presentation needs to be more life-like … Jun 30th, 2016

Guy Harvey Outpost’s Okee-Tantie Plan Revised

At the May 26th meeting of the Okeechobee County Board of County Commissioners, representatives of Guy Harvey Outpost and Elite … Jun 30th, 2016

Welcome to the July Edition

Welcome to the Okeechobee edition of Coastal Angler Magazine. Typically in July we talk about the dangers of lightning and … Jun 30th, 2016

The Big World of Treble Hooks

Since the subject of treble hooks is so big in today’s fishing, I am going to answer some of the … Jun 30th, 2016

WEEKLY OKEECHOBEE FISHING REPORT: JUNE 24-26

OVERVIEW This weekend, June 24-26, is Operation Dry Water, a national crackdown on boating under the influence. As the summer … Jun 23rd, 2016

WEEKLY OKEECHOBEE FISHING REPORT: JUNE 17-19

OVERVIEW For the last few weeks, the afternoon rains have been pumping fresh water into our lakes and streams. Many … Jun 16th, 2016
Steve Schoonmaler, Lake Okeechobee

WEEKLY OKEECHOBEE FISHING REPORT: JUNE 10-12

FISHING REPORT OVERVIEW After a week of rain and windy conditions, it looks like we’ll get a decent weather window … Jun 9th, 2016

WEEKLY OKEECHOBEE FISHING REPORT: JUNE 3-5

FISHING REPORT OVERVIEW Over the past few weeks we’ve had steady easterly to southeasterly breezes which during the afternoons has … Jun 4th, 2016

Summer on the Big ‘O’

As a life-long resident and Okeechobee fishing guide, I see people from all different walks of life and I am … May 29th, 2016

Florida ‘Stay-cation’ 2016

With summer vacation rapidly approaching, have you made plans for the family this summer? Instead of the usual day trips … May 29th, 2016

Lake Placid Team Trail Classic

Lake Placid Team Trail Classic | May 15, 2016 Venue: Lake Placid The Lake Placid Team Trail held its season … May 29th, 2016

Garrard Team Tournament Series

Garrard Team Tournament Series | May 14, 2016 Venue: Lake Okeechobee The second tournament of the season had great weather … May 29th, 2016

Highlands Bass Anglers Tourney Trail

Highlands Bass Anglers Tournament Trail | May 14, 2016 Venue: Lake Placid Lake Placid hosted the club’s event for May … May 29th, 2016

WORKHORSE TEAM TOURNAMENT TRAIL

WORKHORSE TEAM TOURNAMENT TRAIL | May 8, 2016 Venue: Lake Placid Fishing on Mother’s Day is tough in many aspects, … May 29th, 2016

Xtreme Bass Series

Xtreme Bass Series | May 8, 2016 Venue: LAKE ISTOKPOGA A cold front in May along with following high pressure … May 29th, 2016