INDUSTRY NEWS: May 2016

2016 GULF RECREATIONAL RED SNAPPER STATE SEASON SET APRIL 13, 2016 | BY: FWC AMANDA NALLEY At its April 13th … May 1st, 2016

Take your Mom “Glamping” for Mother’s Day

You may be asking yourself, “what can I do for Mother’s Day” something that will be fun for all of … Apr 29th, 2016

HIGHLANDS BASS ANGLER TOURNAMENT TRAIL

HIGHLANDS BASS ANGLER TOURNAMENT TRAIL | April 15, 2016 Venue: LAKE KISSISSIMMEE Highlands Bass Angler Tournament Trail braved the extreme … Apr 28th, 2016

WORKHORSE TEAM TOURNAMENT TRAIL

WORKHORSE TEAM TOURNAMENT TRAIL | April 10, 2016 Venue: LAKE ISTOKPOGA On April 10th the Workhorse Team Tournament Trail kicked … Apr 28th, 2016

GARRARD’S BAIT & TACKLE TEAM FISHING SERIES

GARRARD’S BAIT & TACKLE TEAM FISHING SERIES | April 9, 2016 Venue: LAKE OKEECHOBEE Great weather and lake conditions produced … Apr 28th, 2016

CHRISITIAN TRAIL CLASSIC

CHRISITIAN TRAIL CLASSIC | April 7, 2016 Venue: LAKE OKEECHOBEE The season ending Christian Team Trail Classic was held on … Apr 28th, 2016

XTREME BASS FISHING SERIES EVENT #3

XTREME BASS FISHING SERIES EVENT #3 | April 3, 2016 Venue: LAKE ISTOKPOGA The morning started out as a job. … Apr 28th, 2016

ROLAND MARTIN MARINE CENTER SERIES Q#1

ROLAND MARTIN MARINE CENTER SERIES Q#1 | March 30th, 2016 Venue: LAKE OKEECHOBEE March 26th kicked off the first of … Apr 28th, 2016

PEACE RIVER – PORT CHARLOTTE FISHING REPORT: MAY 2016

Summertime in southwest Florida has finally arrived. This has to be one of the best times of the year to … Apr 28th, 2016

Fort Myers Fishing Report: May 2016

It’s springtime in Florida and a young man’s fancy turns to tarpon. Yes a young angler’s thoughts and dreams are … Apr 28th, 2016

LURE OF THE MONTH: Rebel’s Pop-r

With lake temperatures warming up, the top water bite will be coming on strong so this month we have selected … Apr 28th, 2016

Palm Beach Kayak Report: May 2016

Atlantic Coast Inshore More and more bait will be moving into the Indian River Lagoon to supply our game fish … Apr 28th, 2016

HIGHLANDS FISHING REPORT: MAY 2016

Sunday, March 20th the Lake Placid Team Trail held its 8th tournament for the 2015-2016 year on Lake Okeechobee at … Apr 28th, 2016

Lake Okeechobee South End Report: May 2016

As May sneaks up on us here in South Florida the summer heat is back but there is still plenty … Apr 27th, 2016

Cleaning Livewells

Have you ever gone fishing on a boat whose owner doesn’t clean his livewells? It’s not a pretty sight or … Apr 27th, 2016

Lake Okeechobee North End Report: May 2016

With springtime in full swing we are in store for some great fishing on Lake Okeechobee. Bass fishing continues to … Apr 27th, 2016

SPECIES SPOTLIGHT: FLORIDA CLOWN KNIFEFISH

There are many different species of non-native fish in Florida’s waters but one of the more exotic looking is the … Apr 27th, 2016

Welcome to the May Issue

Welcome to the Okeechobee edition of Coastal Angler Magazine. The month of May is a wonderful time to be here … Apr 27th, 2016

How to Preserve Your Wild Shiners

Contributors: Norman Lee and John Pate This is it, after weeks of planning and preparation this is your weekend on … Apr 27th, 2016
Mike Pudii, 10.187-lbs, Lake Okeechobee

WEEKLY OKEECHOBEE FISHING REPORT: APRIL 29 – 30

This weekend continues the streak of great boating and fishing weather. With steady eastwardly winds the fishing tip for this weekend is to look for clean water. Many of the shallower lakes have been stirred up so finding clear water will improve your odds of finding quality fish. To beat the heat and to find clean water in the shallows get on the water early. Apr 27th, 2016