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.
Backwater Battles With A Baby OTW!
By Caitlyn Gatrell If you’re a monthly follower of the Coastal Angler Magazine, then you’ve probably come across quite … May 31st, 2026Speed up for Summer
By: Joe Sheaffer The weather and water temperatures are warming. Southwest Florida anglers need to transition their strategies to catch … May 31st, 2026Chasing Yellowfin Tuna
By: Jessica Hendrie There is absolutely nothing that compares to the pure chaos of a yellowfin bite. One minute you … May 31st, 2026From the Captains...
Heating Up
By: Capt. Billy Norris As we transition from spring into the summer, the bite has been heating up across Bonita … May 31st, 2026
Flyfishing with Alex
By: Alex Baumann June around Sanibel is when things start to feel dialed in. The spring scramble fades out and … May 31st, 2026
Kayak Fishing
By: Dan Carns There are so many options when it comes to artificial baits. Do you choose hard twitch baits, … May 31st, 2026
Castnets and Livewells
By: Capt. Bart Marx The waters have warmed up nicely and the bait has moved into the local waters and … May 31st, 2026
Heating Up
By: Capt. Billy Norris Offshore action across the Gulf this past month has been nothing short of fantastic! The spring … Apr 30th, 2026
Tidecharts
Tarpon Time
By: Capt. Andrew Bennett For most nearshore anglers in Southwest Florida the most challenging fish to catch is the Tarpon. … Mar 31st, 2026Approaching Summer
By: Dave Stephens June is the gateway for summer on Charlotte Harbor. This time of year, the harbor is without … May 31st, 20262nd Mate ‘Moby Dick’ Crosses the Rainbow Bridge
By: Capt. Terry Fisher It is with heavy hearts that 1st Mate Vicki and I inform our friends and clients … May 31st, 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
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
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