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.
Tarpon Migration, The Spring Sweep
By Caitlyn Gatrell May is a special time of year in the backcountry of the Everglades. The birds are flying … Apr 30th, 2026Swim Your Jig
By Joe Sheaffer If I had to pick one lure to fish, with no hesitation it would be a jig. … Apr 30th, 2026Kids and Fishing
By: Jessica Hendrie Bass fishing holds a special place in my heart. I grew up fishing with my dad and … Apr 30th, 2026From the Captains...
Heating Up
By: Capt. Billy Norris Offshore action across the Gulf this past month has been nothing short of fantastic! The spring … Apr 30th, 2026
Migration Time
By: Capt. Bart Marx The waters have warmed up and one of the most anticipated events is the migration of … Apr 30th, 2026
Tarpon On the Move
By: Alex Baumann Each May, the waters of Pine Island Sound fill with the rolling backs of migrating tarpon, signaling … Apr 30th, 2026
Bobbers Bait & Tackle
By: Dan Carns Pine Island, Matlacha and the surrounding area suffered a devastating hurricane when Ian blew through Southwest Florida … Apr 30th, 2026
Invasive Species: What They Are and How You Can Help
By Michael Sipos, Florida Sea Grant Agent, UF/IFAS Extension Collier County If you have seen an orange-headed agama lizard running … Mar 31st, 2026
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Tarpon Time
By: Capt. Andrew Bennett For most nearshore anglers in Southwest Florida the most challenging fish to catch is the Tarpon. … Mar 31st, 2026Many Choices
By: Capt. Dave Stephens Without a doubt, May is probably one of my favorite months to fish Charlotte Harbor. Our … Apr 30th, 2026May Is the Month
By: Captain Terry Fisher May is the month for opportunities galore when it comes to targeting fish. Moderate and consistent … Apr 30th, 2026Sarasota Fishing & Outdoor Articles
Go With What You Have
By: Capt. Tim Ramsey There I was. Panama. The wind was calm. The sun shined brightly. The aroma of steak … Feb 28th, 2026
March Tips
By: Capt. Andrew Bennett Early March conditions usually include some of the lowest water temperatures of the year in this … Feb 28th, 2026
February Hogfish
By: Capt. Andrew Bennett February is the shortest month of the year and is often the coldest month of the … Jan 31st, 2026
A Chance at Fame and Fortune
By: Capt. Andrew Bennett What if I told you that you could hire a local fishing captain to take you … Nov 30th, 2025
November Snook
By: Capt. Andrew Bennett If you ask many saltwater anglers in this area what they are fishing for, I would … Oct 31st, 2025
Uninvited Guests
By: Capt. Tim Ramsey Two months ago, after having stored the boat for a few months, I hopped aboard and … Sep 29th, 2025
Stuff Happens
By: Capt. Tim Ramsey Years ago, I was fishing for snook with my wife (the first lady of fishing) on … Aug 31st, 2025