Ranger Boats set to debut new pontoon line

December 22nd, 2016 Ranger Boats is introducing a new line of pontoon boats for 2017 called Reata by Ranger, which … Jan 27th, 2017

Courts Protect Boating on Fisheating Creek

Dec 21, 2016 In the continuing battle over boating access to Fisheating Creek, a Dec 21st ruling by Circuit Judge … Jan 27th, 2017

Winter Time Fishing On The Big ‘O’

We are always looking for excuses for why we didn’t catch fish and this time of year the cold water … Jan 27th, 2017

Fort Myers Fishing Report: Feb. 2017

Boys and girls of Fish World, lots of great things are happening here in the waters of southwest Florida, big-huge … Jan 27th, 2017

Palm Beach Kayak Report: Feb. 2017

Inshore February is a good time to target a lot of different species. From pompano, jacks and sheepheads around deeper … Jan 27th, 2017

PEACE RIVER – PORT CHARLOTTE FISHING REPORT: Feb. 2017

Well fellow anglers Mother Nature has brought us some cool weather that has dropped the water temperatures. Don’t worry, Charlotte … Jan 27th, 2017

Highlands Fishing Report: Feb. 2017

By: Ly Nguyen Hello from the Highlands! This is an exciting time of year in our area. Many of the … Jan 27th, 2017

Lake Okeechobee South End Report: Feb. 2017

Are you ready to get out of the cold snowy north and catch some bass? Well then Lake Okeechobee is … Jan 27th, 2017

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.
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