Fishing Wind and Wind-induced Current in Shallow Water Lakes

How many times have you said or heard the words ‘this wind sucks,’ probably more than you want to remember. … Aug 26th, 2016

Welcome to the September Edition

Welcome to the Okeechobee edition of Coastal Angler Magazine. Around the big lake, September marks the beginning of a transition … Aug 26th, 2016

How To Fish Pressure Water

When you hear anglers mention fishing pressure they are usually talking about many other fishermen in the same area fishing … Aug 26th, 2016

On the Line in Okeechobee: 8/22

Welcome to our new weekly column where we share the hottest outdoor links from around the web, ranging from local … Aug 23rd, 2016
Dan Echols, 10.125 lbs, Lake Istokpoga

WEEKLY OKEECHOBEE FISHING REPORT: AUGUST 19-22

FISHING REPORT OVERVIEW By late Friday and into early Saturday the winds should be shifting from the SE to the … Aug 18th, 2016
Kyle with Steve Daniel, Big O Bass

WEEKLY OKEECHOBEE FISHING REPORT: AUGUST 12-14

FISHING REPORT OVERVIEW In the first half of the week, a Gulf system brought overcast skies and rains to the … Aug 11th, 2016
Paul Converse, 8.87 lbs, Lake Placid

WEEKLY OKEECHOBEE FISHING REPORT: August 5-7

OVERVIEW The weatherman is bringing us a steady southerly flow this weekend which will provide us with plenty of moisture … Aug 4th, 2016

WEEKLY OKEECHOBEE FISHING REPORT: JULY 29-31

OVERVIEW Water temperatures and oxygen content remain the driving forces during this period of excessive heat. For shallow water lakes … Jul 28th, 2016

Fishing Rods and Reels

The dog days of summer are upon us. As I write this column, the weather channel is forecasting a high … Jul 26th, 2016

FLORIDA’S NEW BASS REGULATIONS

Don't miss the latest state-wide bass regulations -- now in effect!Jul 26th, 2016

LAKE OKEECHOBEE NORTH END REPORT: August 2016

Despite all the bad reports about Lake Okeechobee in the news as of late, there have been some great fishing … Jul 26th, 2016

ICAST Cup 2016

The ICAST annual trade show (International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades) in Orlando Florida kicked off its 4-day expo on … Jul 26th, 2016

So you want to be a fishing guide.

You probably think being able to fish every day and get paid to do so is a great job, well … Jul 26th, 2016

LURE OF THE MONTH: Culprit 10-inch Ribbon Worm

Summer around Lake Okeechobee means hot temperatures both in the air and in the water. As the water temperature increases … Jul 26th, 2016

SPECIES SPOTLIGHT: Spotted Sunfish

In these parts of central-south Florida, the Spotted Sunfish goes by the name ‘Stumpknockers’ and sometimes lumped into the category … Jul 26th, 2016

Keeping Bass Alive

Summer is here and no matter how hard we try, our livewells are becoming harder to maintain. Other than adding … Jul 26th, 2016

Boat Maintenance Tip: Throw-able Life Raft

Florida is the boating capital of the United States and leads the nation with over 915,713 registered vessels (2015). During … Jul 26th, 2016

Fort Myers Fishing Report: August 2016

ICAST is the national trade show for the fishing industry and a new line of lures is out and in … Jul 26th, 2016

PALM BEACH KAYAK REPORT: AUGUST 2016

Inshore Summer heat is here! The beaches and inlets are still your best bets for snook fishing. Buck tail jigs … Jul 26th, 2016

PEACE RIVER – PORT CHARLOTTE FISHING REPORT: August 2016

Water temperatures have had the Harbor boiling these last few weeks. Luckily the afternoon rains have helped to lower the … Jul 26th, 2016