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.
A Change in Temperature
By: Caitlyn Gatrell Recently, I had the pleasure of participating in the Hook ‘Em in the Glades fishing tournament again … Nov 30th, 2025Beach Ladies
By Joe Sheaffer Poor man’s tarpon, a fitting name for such an aggressive feisty fish. Ladyfish can be found throughout … Nov 30th, 2025How Fishing Shapes Behavior in Youth
By: Jessica Hendrie In a world that’s taken over by screens and instant gratification, the simple act of casting a … Nov 30th, 2025From the Captains...
Winter Fishing
By: Capt. Billy Norris After a nearly unbearable hot summer, we are ready for cooler weather and the game fish … Nov 30th, 2025
Cooler Weather
By: Capt. Bart Marx As the water temperatures finally begin cooling down, it encourages the fish tomove around more as … Nov 30th, 2025
Fly Fishing on Sanibel
By: Alex Baumann The first light of dawn stretched over Sanibel Island, painting the sky in soft streaks of coral … Nov 30th, 2025
Reel Maintenance
By: Dan Carns The coastal environment here in S.W. Florida is super corrosive to fishing gear. Let’s face it, we … Nov 30th, 2025
Transition Time
By: Capt. Billy Norris Well, we are finally through summertime and transitioning into fall! As we move into autumn, the weather, … Oct 31st, 2025
Tidecharts
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, 2025December’s Opportunities
By: Capt. Dave Stephens This month can be kind of a tricky month which mainly depends on the weather. If … Nov 30th, 2025Christmas in Dixie
By: Captain Terry Fisher It is that time of year when the area lights up with numerous visitors and homeowners … Nov 30th, 2025Sarasota Fishing & Outdoor Articles
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
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
Friends of the Pelicans
Sep 1st, 2023
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