Lake Okeechobee North End Report: Feb. 2017

Bass fishing on the north end of The Big ‘O’ has been up and down, just like the weather. Cooler … Jan 27th, 2017

Florida Speckled Perch Season

The start of the 2017 calendar year is still fresh and already the 2017 Speckled Perch Season is making headlines. Two weeks into the New Year and reports are coming in from Lake Okeechobee and Highlands County of large 2 to 2.5 lb slabs being boated on a regular basis. Jan 27th, 2017

Species Spotlight: Green Sunfish

With the partnering of FWC and Fishbrain to track the distribution of fifteen non-native species within Florida waters, as a … Jan 27th, 2017

LURE OF THE MONTH: Reaction Innovations Sweet Beaver

February on the Big ‘O’ means changing weather patterns. One day it’s sunny and 80-degrees and the following morning you … Jan 27th, 2017

Highland Lake Profiles: Lake Istokpoga

Lake Istokpoga is the largest lake in Highlands County and the fifth largest freshwater lake in Florida. The lake has … Jan 27th, 2017

Welcome to the February Issue

Welcome to the Okeechobee edition of Coastal Angler Magazine. With winter in full swing in the northern reaches of our … Jan 27th, 2017

Reelin with Roland

Roland Martin is a fishing legend and there is a reason for that, he is a “World Class” angler. It … Dec 22nd, 2016

KAYAK FISHING 101: Pay it Forward

Most readers may already know through some of my past writings that I am a veteran. Since my retirement from … Dec 22nd, 2016

Highlands Fishing Report: Jan. 2017

By: Ly Nguyen As the New Year brings in some fish to the beds, fish will still be found staged-up … Dec 22nd, 2016

Lake Okeechobee North End Report: Jan. 2017

Fishing on the north end of the Big ‘O’ has been for the most part very good; mild air temperatures … Dec 22nd, 2016

Lake Okeechobee South End Report: Jan. 2017

Happy New Years to ya’ll and a good year it is going to be here on Lake Okeechobee! The fishing … Dec 22nd, 2016

Fort Myers Fishing Report: Jan. 2017

OK let’s talk about where to go fishing. To get the year started let’s go right to the Gulf.
 There … Dec 22nd, 2016

Slim’s Fish Camp Fishing Report: Jan. 2017

By Sally Hernandez The south end of Lake Okeechobee is producing excellent catches! One of our local guides caught an … Dec 22nd, 2016

Peace River – Charlotte Harbor Report: Jan. 2017

Well fellow anglers it’s that time of year to put the cast nets up and get the shrimp tackle out. … Dec 22nd, 2016

Hard Baits vs Soft Baits

This is a question I get all the time, “which is better, hard baits or soft baits”. Well they are … Dec 22nd, 2016

Palm Beach Kayak Report: Jan. 2017

Inshore Pompano, bluefish, jacks and Spanish mackerel become more of the focus in January. I like to target areas near … Dec 22nd, 2016

Lake Profile: Lake Huntley

Lake Huntley is a mid-size 680 acre lake located on the southeast side of Lake Placid, Florida. Lake Huntley is … Dec 22nd, 2016

Roland Martin Marine Center Series Championship (Dec. 10+11, 2016)

Tourney: Roland Martin Marine Center Series Championship Venue: Lake Okeechobee By: Ramon Iglesias Date: Dec 10 & 11, 2016 CLEWISTON, … Dec 22nd, 2016

Gambler Free Open Tournament (Dec 4, 2016)

Tourney: Gambler Free Open Tournament Venue: Lake Okeechobee Date: Dec 4, 2016 Though weather condition were nice, a field of … Dec 22nd, 2016

Big ‘O’ Teen Anglers 2016 AOY Awards (Dec. 2016)

Tourney: Big ‘O’ Teen Anglers 2016 AOY Awards Venue: Lake Okeechobee Date: Dec 2016 The Big ‘O’ Teen Anglers 2016 … Dec 22nd, 2016