SFWMD Begins Historic Test to Help Reduce Discharges to Coastal Estuaries

by Randy Smith, SFWMD Three years ahead of schedule, South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) engineers have begun a test … Oct 30th, 2016

Welcome to the November Edition

Welcome to the Okeechobee edition of Coastal Angler Magazine. November in south central Florida is one of the best times … Oct 26th, 2016

Lake Okeechobee South End Report: Oct 2016

Fall has finally come to south Florida and it will sure be a welcome relief from this hot summer. Even … Oct 3rd, 2016

Boat Maintenance Tip: Heavy Duty Magnet

Have you ever dropped something overboard, perhaps your car or truck keys, your glasses, your camera, or perhaps your favorite … Sep 30th, 2016

Lake Profile: Lake Francis

Lake Francis is a hidden little gem of a lake off of Cloverleaf Road in Lake Placid, FL. While only … Sep 30th, 2016

LURE OF THE MONTH: River2Sea Whopper Plopper

Developed by Larry Dahlberg and Simon Chan of River2Sea, the Dahlberg Series Whopper Plopper is a topwater plug that is … Sep 30th, 2016

Support Your Local Bait Shop

In small towns and big cities throughout the United Sates, there is a plague that is killing off the heart … Sep 30th, 2016

Welcome to the October Edition

Welcome to the Okeechobee edition of Coastal Angler Magazine. As we leave the intense heat of summer and approach the … Sep 30th, 2016

LAKE OKEECHOBEE NORTH END REPORT: OCT. 2016

With fall right around the corner and the lake level at 15.17 feet above sea level, bass fishing on the … Sep 30th, 2016

Bass Fly Fishing in Florida

My father loved to fly-fish for bluegill. Growing up in Ohio, he kept a small boat on Mogadore Reservoir and … Sep 30th, 2016

PEACE RIVER – PORT CHARLOTTE FISHING REPORT: OCT. 2016

Summer time is winding down, the mornings and evenings have become much cooler and the rains have begun to slow … Sep 30th, 2016

Palm Beach Kayak Report: Oct. 2016

Inshore October brings cooler weather and the long awaited mullet run. Snook, tarpon, redfish and trout will all be cooperating … Sep 30th, 2016

Low Water or High Water, What Difference Does It Make

If you own a business around Lake Okeechobee, water levels make a big difference. During the years when the water … Sep 30th, 2016

Fort Myers Fishing Report: Oct. 2016

The Most famous Trash fish in Florida, The racing mullet, soap fish, Yes the Robalo, Sargent fish, Snook Yes this … Sep 30th, 2016
Big O Bass pre-spawn, Fish Clewiston

WEEKLY OKEECHOBEE FISHING REPORT: SEPT. 16-18

OVERVIEW This weekend Is looking to be a good weekend to get out on the water and begin searching for … Sep 15th, 2016
Ray Andersen, 8.625 lbs, Lake Walk-in-Water

WEEKLY OKEECHOBEE FISHING REPORT: SEPT. 9-11

Here we go again, lots of high water to contend with this weekend. Prepare yourself with this week’s Okeechobee Bass … Sep 8th, 2016

Garrard’s Team Tournament (Aug. 13, 2016)

Garrard’s Team Tournament | August 13, 2016 Venue: Lake Okeechobee The Big ‘O’ greeted the field of 28 teams with … Aug 31st, 2016

Roland Martin Marine Center Series Q#3 (Aug. 13, 2016)

Roland Martin Marine Center Series Q#3 | August 13, 2016 Venue: Lake Okeechobee With the summer heat bearing down in … Aug 31st, 2016

Lakeland Jr Bassmasters, Big ‘O’ Brawl (Aug 6-7 2016)

Lakeland Jr Bassmasters, Big ‘O’ Brawl | August 6-7, 2016 Venue: Lake Okeechobee After an extended period of calm conditions, … Aug 31st, 2016

Ashley Carter Celebration of Life Benefit Tournament

Ashley Carter Celebration of Life Benefit Tournament | July 30, 2016 Venue: Lake Okeechobee On Saturday July 30th, Okeechobee Fishing … Aug 31st, 2016