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.
The 10K Islands
By Caitlyn Gatrell In the Ten Thousand Islands of Southwest Florida, there’s a unique environment that holds home to thousands … Sep 30th, 2026Go When You Get A Chance
By: Joe Sheaffer Most Tuesday Mornings, I’m in Englewood, Florida for a Church Group. I usually plan to hit one … Sep 30th, 2026The Legacy of the Aluminum Hull
By: Jessica Hendrie There is such a unique kind of magic that happens when three generations collide on the water, … Sep 30th, 2026From the Captains...
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
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
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, 2026What to Target
By: Capt. Dave Stephens October is normally the month when we begin to get a slight break from the intense … Sep 30th, 2026The Hunt for Red October
By: Capt. Terry Fisher Now is the time! Those looking for opportunities to catch big redfish; now is the time! … Sep 30th, 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
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