Fishing & Kayaking Near Englewood & Charlotte Harbor, FL: Lemon Bay to Stump Pass Guide
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, plus open-water paddling around Charlotte […]
Kayak Fishing & Paddling Near Bradenton, FL: Robinson Preserve, Emerson Point, and Neal Preserve Guide
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 to Robinson Preserve, Emerson Point […]
Kayak Fishing Near Nokomis & Osprey, FL: Launch Points, Tides, and Gear Guide
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 up just as well for experienced anglers. […]
Kayak Fishing Near Venice, FL: Best Launch Points, Tides, and Gear Guide
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 creeks for calm mornings, open […]
Family-Friendly Paddle Board Adventures on Sarasota Bay
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 age can enjoy paddling together. […]
Mangrove Tunnel Kayaking: Sarasota’s Hidden Paddling Gem
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 perspective on Florida’s coastal ecosystem. […]
Best Kayak Fishing Spots in Sarasota, FL
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. At Economy Tackle, located […]
Best Kayak Hideaways Near Sarasota: Semi-Secluded Beaches You Can Only Reach by Paddle
One of the best-kept secrets about kayaking in Sarasota is that a paddle craft gets you somewhere a powerboat, a car, or a walking trail simply cannot. The same shallow water and tight mangrove creeks that make Sarasota Bay so productive for fishing also hide some genuinely beautiful, genuinely quiet spots, beaches and sandbars, and […]
How to Catch Redfish from a Kayak in Sarasota: Complete Guide
Of all the inshore species that call Sarasota Bay home, the red drum, universally known as redfish, stands out as the ultimate kayak fishing target. They’re powerful, aggressive, and found in water shallow enough that a kayak gives you a significant tactical advantage over motorized boats. When the water is clear and the tide is […]
Kayak Fishing with an Electric Motor in Sarasota Bay: Everything You Need to Know
May is one of the best months to be on Sarasota Bay. Snook are waking up, cobia are still in the passes, redfish are tailing on warm flats, and the water clarity is excellent. It’s also the month when many anglers start thinking about upgrading their setup, and one of the fastest-growing upgrades in the […]