Englewood and the northern edge of Charlotte Harbor are the farthest reach of our service area — about 35–40 minutes south of Sarasota — but the extra drive buys you access to Lemon Bay, one of the more productive and least crowded inshore fisheries on this part of the coast,
Northwest Bradenton is home to one of the best beginner-and-family paddling networks in this part of Florida — a run of connected coastal preserves that stay calm and mangrove-sheltered almost year-round. If you’re coming from Lakewood Ranch or anywhere in Manatee County, this guide covers how to plan a trip
Nokomis and Osprey don’t get talked about as much as Sarasota or Venice, but this stretch of coastline — anchored by Blackburn Point, Dona Bay, and the historic grounds at Spanish Point — is some of the most sheltered, beginner-friendly paddling water on the Gulf Coast, with fishing that holds
Venice, Florida sits at the southern edge of Sarasota Bay, right where the Intracoastal Waterway, the Gulf of Mexico, and a network of quiet backwater creeks all meet. That mix makes it one of the most versatile spots on this stretch of coast for kayak fishing and paddling — sheltered
It’s Captain Juan in our bi-weekly fishing report. This week’s topic — >>> REDFISH, RedFish, redfish. Follow the link HERE to see what’s happening in the bay with Sarasota’s #1 fishing report. Want tips on catching reds? Come in the shop and talk to any of our local experts and
Paddle boarding has a reputation as a fitness activity or solo adventure sport, but it’s also one of the best family-friendly activities Sarasota has to offer. With calm, protected water throughout Sarasota Bay and a couple of board sizes to fit different family members, families with kids of nearly any
Paddling Sarasota’s waterways is one of the best ways to experience Florida’s coastline, but it comes with real risks that too many paddlers underestimate. Paddling Magazine has published several reports analyzing kayak and paddle board accidents across the country, and a troubling pattern shows up again and again: paddlers who
Some of Sarasota’s most memorable paddling experiences aren’t found in open water at all, they’re tucked inside narrow, shaded mangrove tunnels that wind through the coastline like a natural maze. Mangrove tunnel kayaking has become one of the most popular activities for both locals and visitors, offering a completely different
Sarasota’s calm bays, mangrove-lined shorelines, and abundant inshore fisheries make it one of the best places in Florida for kayak fishing. Whether you’re chasing snook along a mangrove edge or sight-fishing for redfish in shallow grass flats, a kayak gives you access to water that larger boats simply can’t reach.
