by Florida Kayak | Aug 18, 2020 | fishing reports
The current high pressure system holding over the coast has kept the wind down and temperatures up. Early morning and late evening are still the best times for top water for snook and reds, along with the HIGH morning tides. Just off the beach, schools of mackerel,...
by Florida Kayak | Aug 9, 2020 | fishing reports
Calmer conditions offer anglers fantastic inshore and offshore fishing this week. Inshore bite has been hot! Larger redfish and snook are showing interest in multiple types of artificial baits as well as live bait if you can get it. Mangrove snapper either inshore...
by Florida Kayak | Jun 27, 2020 | fishing reports
The offshore bite is still hot. Limits of red snapper and grouper are the norm, with reports of nice scamp and some super mutton snapper as well. We still have a lot of tarpon on the beach and in the passes!
by Florida Kayak | Jun 22, 2020 | fishing reports
Tarpon are on the beach! Red Snapper bite is off the hook! Big grouper also being caught in numbers! Boston Macks, sardines, squid, and octopus are the ticket. Tight Lines!
by Florida Kayak | Jun 10, 2020 | fishing reports
Fishing last week was mostly wet. The deluge did cool off the water some and unfortunately sent a lot of the green backs offshore. The tarpon bite improved probably due to the dirty water and they started to prefer pinfish to crabs. Inshore the topwater trout bite...
by Florida Kayak | May 27, 2020 | fishing reports
Everybody get ready for gag grouper and red snapper! Both seasons open June 1st and Captain’s are already reporting lots of both being caught ahead of the season opener on squid, sardines, octopus and cut white bait. Follow the possession limits and take care of...
by Florida Kayak | May 23, 2020 | fishing reports
They are here! Lot’s of fish in the passes and on the beach! Crabs, threadies and pinfish are the bait of choice. There are even some nice fish being caught on fly! There are plenty of fish so be courteous of others! Don’t crowd, wait your turn and...
by Florida Kayak | May 11, 2020 | Kayaks / Paddle Board
Tarpon are here! Look for them in the passes. Having luck with big pinfish, threads, and of course crabs. Lots of nice cobia being caught as well. Some of the “M” reefs are holding permit and nice mangrove snapper. Inshore, snook, trout, and redfish bite...
by Florida Kayak | May 7, 2020 | fishing reports
Offshore, if you are able to get to 200 feet wahoo is the word. If you are closer, 100 feet or less look for black fin tuna. Near shore, tarpon are hot and cold. Look forward to warm weather before it gets active. Inshore is an all around good bite. Juvenile...
by Florida Kayak | Jun 10, 2016 | Our Paddlesports Team
Hobie First Cast Charter Captain Juan Leon coordinates our Hobie First Cast program where he specializes in kayak fishing with artificial lures in both fresh and saltwater. Hobie first cast is the perfect way for anglers of all ages and skill level to find out...
by Florida Kayak | Oct 7, 2015 | Kayak Launch Sites - Sarasota Florida
Pinecraft Park is a well maintained Sarasota county park that is at the northern end of Phillippi Creek. There is a paved launch ramp on the south end of Pinecraft Park and a good sized paved parking lot. Pinecraft park is a little over 3 miles upstream from the...
by Florida Kayak | May 26, 2015 | Fishing / Tackle, Kayaks / Paddle Board
by Florida Kayak | May 26, 2015 | Fishing / Tackle, Kayaks / Paddle Board
by Florida Kayak | Feb 21, 2015 | Kayak Launch Sites - Sarasota Florida
by Florida Kayak | Feb 21, 2015 | Our Paddlesports Team
by Florida Kayak | Feb 21, 2015 | Kayak Launch Sites - Sarasota Florida
by Florida Kayak | Dec 8, 2014 | Our Paddlesports Team
by Florida Kayak | Oct 8, 2014 | Kayaks / Paddle Board
Dr. Deb Walters is passionate about helping an impoverished community in Guatemala. She’s decided to raise awareness and funds by paddling her kayak 2,500 miles from Maine to Guatemala. She is telling her story as she goes. Check it out....
by Florida Kayak | Sep 26, 2014 | Fishing / Tackle, Kayaks / Paddle Board
“In 2013 nearly 650,000 people in 92 countries and locations gathered more than 12.3 million pounds of trash from almost 13,000 miles of beaches and waterways.” Riverview volunteers are pulling garbage from the Creek again this year. Read More…...
by Florida Kayak | Sep 24, 2014 | Fishing / Tackle, Kayaks / Paddle Board
Inshore Fishing Association is hosting a kayak fishing tournament this Sunday in Sarasota Register & Captain’s Meeting- Centennial Park Saturday 6pm Weigh In – Economy Tackle Sunday 1-3 pm For more details see the IFA site:...
