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

Just How Smart Is a Bass?

First of all, bass are not intelligent, they have a very small brain but everything they learn has to do … Apr 26th, 2016
Adrian Echols ,11.625 lbs

WEEKLY OKEECHOBEE FISHING REPORT: APRIL 23 – 25

This weekend has all the indicators for a great weekend of fishing. The moon will be full on Thursday and into Friday; a weak low pressure front is pushing through on Friday but the barometer will continue to fall into late Sunday under fair skies and moderate winds; all this leads us to believe it should be a great weekend to go fishing.Apr 22nd, 2016
Lane Crosson and Jim Perk, 22-lbs, 8.5lbs, Big Fish, Lake Istokpoga

WEEKLY OKEECHOBEE FISHING REPORT: APRIL 15-17

FISHING REPORT OVERVIEW Lake Okeechobee, Lake Istokpoga and the lakes of Highlands County have been providing some nice bass fishing. … Apr 14th, 2016
Billy Dorsey 19-in Bass

WEEKLY OKEECHOBEE FISHING REPORT: APRIL 8-10

FISHING REPORT OVERVIEW With the mild temperatures and minimal amounts of rain, lake temperatures and levels have stabilized and the … Apr 7th, 2016

Roland Martin Marine Center Series Q#1

Roland Martin Marine Center Series 2016 Season Kick-off | March 26, 2016 Venue: Lake Okeechobee March 26th kicked off the … Apr 1st, 2016

Who wants some “Wild Turkey?”

A good hunter can kill turkeys even if they can’t pull off a good turkey call, but add outstanding calling … Apr 1st, 2016

INDUSTRY NEWS: April 2016

BONER OUTFITTERS – SEBRING FLORIDA FEBRUARY 3, 2016 | BY DON NORTON I’m pleased to announce that I will be … Apr 1st, 2016

HUNTING REPORT: APRIL 2016

The look on this fine youngster’s face speaks volumes to those parents who leave the kids at home when they … Apr 1st, 2016

TOOLS & SUPPLIES FOR ON-THE-WATER REPAIRS

Every boater at one time or another has experienced a maintenance issue while on the water. Some issues may be … Apr 1st, 2016

Taking Photos for Your Replica Fish Mount

Every fisherman dreams of the day they catch a trophy fish. Whether you’re fishing fresh or salt water there will … Apr 1st, 2016

Welcome to the April Issue

Welcome to the Okeechobee edition of Coastal Angler Magazine. April marks the beginning of spring for us in south central … Mar 31st, 2016

Protected: SPECIES SPOTLIGHT: Florida’s Oscar

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.Mar 30th, 2016
Alfred Donato, 9.55-lbs, Lake Istokpoga

WEEKLY OKEECHOBEE FISHING REPORT: APRIL 1-3

With warming temperatures, dropping lake levels and clearing water, the bass fishing on Lake Okeechobee is turning on. Solid fishing is being reported on all sides of the lake and in a variety of conditions such as in the lily pads, grass beds, hydrilla pockets, and in the channels inter-connecting the deeper water with the shallows. Mar 30th, 2016

Kayak Fishing for Bass in South Central Florida

Voted your 2015 Kayak Angler of the Year, I feel like a pioneer for encouraging men and women to take … Mar 30th, 2016

Don’t cut the line! Reel. Remove. Release.

It’s a beautiful day and the fishing is good. Suddenly, the line snags on something as the cast is made. … Mar 30th, 2016

LURE OF THE MONTH: YAMAMOTO SWIM SENKO

What do you get when you combine an effective finesse worm with that of a paddle tailed swim bait, you … Mar 30th, 2016

HIGHLANDS FISHING REPORT: April 2016

Rinse and Repeat Sunday, February 21st the Lake Placid Team Trail held its 7th tournament for the 2015-2016 year on … Mar 29th, 2016