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.

Full Swing Spring

By Caitlyn Gatrell As we enter into another spring season here in Southwest Florida, the sun steps out, the heat … Apr 1st, 2025

Spring Forward

By: Joe Sheaffer As Spring settles in, I love to head to the beaches for quick fishing trips. The weather … Apr 1st, 2025

Bassing Through Life

By: Jessica Hendrie Bass fishing isn’t just about the catch, it’s about the moments in between. It’s in the slow … Apr 1st, 2025

From the Captains...

Springtime is Here

By: Capt. Billy Norris Finally, after a long winter filled with unexpected cold fronts, seemingly endless windy days, mysterious fog … Apr 1st, 2025

Spring Fishing

By: Capt. Bart Marx We are warming up in Southwest Florida and as the bait starts to migrate north so … Apr 1st, 2025

Kayak Fishing

By: Eric Henson One of my favorite reasons why I live in Sarasota, Florida is because of months like April! … Apr 1st, 2025

Future Talent

By: Dan Carns Every now and then someone crosses my path while guiding that not only has some natural abilities … Apr 1st, 2025

Tarpon Fishing

By: Captain Billy Norris Tarpon are one of the most sought-after gamefish in the world. Drag screaming runs combined with aerial … Mar 1st, 2025

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The Choice is Yours

By: Capt. Dave Stephens We are approaching the time of year when a little bit of everything is happening around … Apr 1st, 2025

Wonderful World of Fishing

By: Capt. Terry Fisher Every year I remind anglers that the month of April is the beginning of the tarpon … Apr 1st, 2025

Sarasota Fishing & Outdoor Articles

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

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

Kayak Fishing

By: Eric Henson With spring rolling in and it being a mildly cool winter, I try to enjoy the cooler … Feb 28th, 2023

Fishing With Artificials

By: Eric Henson Anyone who knows me will tell you that when it comes to inshore fishing, I am an … Jan 31st, 2023

On the River

By Joe Sheaffer It has been a challenge for our area in SWFL this fall. Hurricane Ian and Red tide … Dec 31st, 2022

Cooler Temps

By: Eric Henson Well, the weather has cooled down a bit, but that doesn’t mean the fishing will be cooling down! In … Nov 30th, 2022

Sawfish News

Oct 31st, 2022

Artificial Lures

By: Dan Carns Fishing with artificial lures is a little bit art, a little bit luck and a lot of … Oct 31st, 2022