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.
2026 Winter Fish Freeze
By: Caitlyn Gatrell Winter has been a bit rough for our local waters during this 2026 season. Rough in the … Feb 28th, 2026Slow It Down
By: Joe Sheaffer It has been a challenging season. Cold temperatures and low water have made it difficult to consistently … Feb 28th, 2026From the Captains...
Changing Temps
By: Capt. Billy Norris Last month was a wild one! It felt like we went through three different seasons with … Feb 28th, 2026
March Opportunities
By: Capt. Bart Marx Southwest Florida had a record-breaking winter and The Gulf of America water temperature was below 50 … Feb 28th, 2026
Kayak Fishing
By: Eric Henson Springtime starts a transition period in Sarasota Bay, and for kayak anglers, it’s game time to target … Feb 28th, 2026
March In the Sound
By: Alex Baumann March fly fishing around Sanibel Island is not really about chasing one specific species. It is about … Feb 28th, 2026
Prime Fishing Month
By: Capt. Billy Norris Winter has finally showed up in Southwest Florida, and the cooler temps have turned the bite … Jan 31st, 2026
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March Tips
By: Capt. Andrew Bennett Early March conditions usually include some of the lowest water temperatures of the year in this … Feb 28th, 2026Winter Fishing
By: Capt. Dave Stephens As we bring in March, we also bring in the spring warmer weather. After some seriously … Feb 28th, 2026Springtime Fishing
By: Capt. Terry Fisher I am thankful that spring is in the air, as January and February forced some colder … Feb 28th, 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
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
Leave Problems at the Dock
By: Capt. Tim Ramsey Over the years, I’ve found that the issues of life can get in your head … Jul 31st, 2025