Sarasota Fishing & Outdoors

Coastal Angler Magazine’s Sarasota/Bradenton/Venice Edition is best resource for anglers & outdoor enthusiasts. Browse through our fishing reports, forecasts, fishing tips and advice from the local guides and prolific anglers.

Peak Wintertime Fishing

by: Caitlyn Gatrell Florida is known for many things, but one of its key features is its climate. Year-round we … Dec 31st, 2024

Worth the Weight

by: Joe Sheaffer I don’t know how many times I’m asked by friends and fellow anglers “What lure are you … Dec 31st, 2024

The Dawn of a New Year

By: Jessica Hendrie As we welcome 2025, the promise of a new year brings excitement for anglers all over. A … Dec 30th, 2024

From the Captains...

Starting off the New Year

By: Capt. Bart Marx It’s a new year and a great time to go fishing. Inshore, you should be able … Dec 30th, 2024

This Time of Year!

By: Capt. Billy Norris Cooler temperatures mean cooler water, and along with the change in the weather comes a change … Dec 30th, 2024

Kayak Fishing

By: Dan Carns Just north of Lake Okeechobee is a fairly remote waterway called Fellsmere Reservoir, aka Egan Lake or … Dec 30th, 2024

Kayak Fishing

By: Eric Henson Happy New Year everyone! January is a prime time to wet a line in Southwest Florida, where … Dec 30th, 2024

Calm Times

By: Capt. Billy Norris Fall is finally here!  Say goodbye to extreme heat and get ready for our cooler-weather fish … Nov 30th, 2024

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Year’s End

By: Capt. Dave Stephens It’s the last month of the year, let’s hope we can close this one out and start … Nov 30th, 2024

Annual Fishing Guide

By: Captain Terry Fisher Every month of every year will present different challenges to all anglers. Understanding when and where … Dec 30th, 2024

Sarasota Fishing & Outdoor Articles

Summer in SWFL

Capt. Bart Marx Summer in SWFL and things are hot already. And going offshore it may be a little cooler … Jun 30th, 2024

Diving and Fishing the Florida Keys

By: Capt. Tony  Young April is one of my favorite months to dive and fish, I see it as a … Mar 31st, 2023

Kayak Fishing

By: Eric Henson With spring rolling in and it being a mildly cool winter, I try to enjoy the cooler … Feb 28th, 2023

Fishing With Artificials

By: Eric Henson Anyone who knows me will tell you that when it comes to inshore fishing, I am an … Jan 31st, 2023

On the River

By Joe Sheaffer It has been a challenge for our area in SWFL this fall. Hurricane Ian and Red tide … Dec 31st, 2022

Cooler Temps

By: Eric Henson Well, the weather has cooled down a bit, but that doesn’t mean the fishing will be cooling down! In … Nov 30th, 2022

Sawfish News

Oct 31st, 2022

Artificial Lures

By: Dan Carns Fishing with artificial lures is a little bit art, a little bit luck and a lot of … Oct 31st, 2022