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.
What’s Biting
By Caitlyn Gatrell The air is a bit more refreshing, the breeze feels nice, and the temperatures are cooling, well … Oct 31st, 2026A Little Change Can Be Key
By Joe Sheaffer There are days when we can’t figure out how to get a fish to bite or commit … Oct 31st, 2026The South Florida Challenge
By: Jessica Hendrie Have plans to travel down anytime soon? Consider this challenge! South Florida is such a fun place. … Oct 31st, 2026From the Captains...
Kayak Fishing
By: Dan Carns Of all the months to kayak fish, I really like this month. The wind has picked … Oct 31st, 2026
Quite the Mix
By: Capt. Billy Norris The bite has been real strong for Pale Horse Fishing Charters, with steady action offshore and … Sep 30th, 2026
Fly Fishing
By: Alex Baumann As we turn the calendar into October the signs of fall are finally starting to show around … Sep 30th, 2026
Calusa Blueway Kayak Tournament
By: Dan Carns The 2026 Calusa Blueway Kayak Slam Tournament is returning to Southwest Florida and it includes some great … Sep 30th, 2026
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
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November’s Opportunities
By: Capt. Billy Norris September gave us the first real hint that summer is finally starting to let go here … Oct 31st, 2026November Redfish
By: Alex Baumann November is one of my favorite times of year to chase redfish. The weather finally starts to … Oct 31st, 2026November’s Strategies
By: Capt. Terry Fisher Fishing strategies begin to change this time of year. Winds begin to be more predominant out … Oct 31st, 2026Sarasota Fishing & Outdoor Articles
Relearning an Old Lesson, The Hard Way
By: Capt. Tim Ramsey I hate relearning things I already know. I never seem to relearn things I like, … Sep 30th, 2026
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
Tarpon Time
By: Capt. Andrew Bennett For most nearshore anglers in Southwest Florida the most challenging fish to catch is the Tarpon. … Mar 31st, 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