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.
Fall Fishing
By: Caitlyn Gatrell When fall rolls into Southwest Florida, the area come alive as anglers hunt the water and bait … Aug 31st, 2026Don’t Forget the Spoon
By Joe Sheaffer As we move out of Summer and into the Fall season, the redfish will start showing up … Aug 31st, 2026A Birthday Worth Hooking
By: Jessica Hendrie September is a special month for me, it’s my birthday month! But this year, we decided to … Aug 31st, 2026From the Captains...
Summer Opportunities
By: Capt. Billy Norris The past month has been a strong one for anglers fishing with Pale Horse Fishing Charters, … Aug 31st, 2026
Transition Month
By: Alex Baumann As we turn the calendar to September, it finally feels like we’re leaving the peak of summer … Aug 31st, 2026
Kayak Fishing
By: Dan Carns I started writing for the Coastal Angler Magazine approximately 16 years ago and in that time, I’ve … Aug 31st, 2026
Summer is Firmly Here
By: Capt. Billy Norris The heat has been no joke, with air temperatures in the upper 90s and water temperatures … Jul 31st, 2026
One of Those Months
By: Alex Baumann August is one of those months that separates anglers who are willing to embrace the heat from … Jul 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, 2026My Favorite Fishing Month
By: Capt. Dave Stephens September is without a doubt one of my favorite times to fish on Charlotte Harbor. There … Aug 31st, 2026Dog Days of Summer are Behind Us
by Captain Terry Fisher Hopefully, September will begin to cool off from those excessive temperatures offering anglers relief from the … Aug 31st, 2026Sarasota Fishing & Outdoor Articles
The St. Pete Time Machine
By: Capt. Tim Ramsey Hi everybody. I hope your spring was a good one. Things have been weird for me … Jun 30th, 2026
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