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.
Catch and Dine
By: Caitlyn Gatrell Here in Southwest Florida, we have a large variety of species that frequent our waters. Some hang … Dec 31st, 2025Winter Time Transition
By: Joe Sheaffer During the winter months in Southwest Florida, the weather and the conditions do change. As the winter … Dec 31st, 2025The New Year
By: Jessica Hendrie As the calendar flips to a new year, anglers everywhere feel that familiar spark of hope, that … Dec 31st, 2025From the Captains...
Winter has Started
By: Capt. Billy Norris The moment we have all been waiting for has finally arrived, and brutally hot, rainy days … Dec 31st, 2025
Abundant Opportunities
By: Capt. Bart Marx January in Southwest Florida and the beginning a new year for fishing in our area. This … Dec 31st, 2025
Low Tide Reds on Fly
By: Alex Baumann January on Sanibel Island is about as good as it gets for fly anglers who love technical … Dec 31st, 2025
Kayak Fishing
By: Dan Carns Cape Coral is home to an expanding population of peacock bass. I recently had the pleasure of … Dec 31st, 2025
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
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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, 2025Sheepshead Time
By: Capt. Dave Stephens Here we are in 2026, Happy New Year! What is the most frequent asked question I … Dec 31st, 2025Annual Fishing Calendar
By: Capt. Terry Fisher Every month of every year will present different challenges to all anglers. Understanding when and where … Dec 31st, 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