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 […]
Best Fishing Kayaks for Sarasota Bay: A Complete Buyer’s Guide
Sarasota Bay is one of Florida’s premier inshore fishing destinations, a shallow, protected estuary teeming with redfish, snook, trout, and tarpon. For anglers looking to get close to the action without the noise or expense of a motorized boat, a fishing kayak is the perfect solution. But not every kayak is built for the unique […]
Top 6 Kayak Fishing Spots in Sarasota Bay
Sarasota Bay stretches roughly 35 miles along the Gulf Coast of Florida, offering an extraordinary variety of fishing environments within easy paddling distance of public launch points. From the shallow grass flats of the upper bay to the deep mangrove channels of the barrier islands, every section of this estuary holds fish year-round. We’ve identified […]
Live Bait vs. Artificial Lures for Inshore Florida Fishing: When to Use Each
Ask ten anglers whether they prefer live bait or artificial lures, and you’ll get ten different answers, usually delivered with strong opinions. The truth is that both have a place in your arsenal, and knowing when to reach for each one is what separates a productive day on the water from a slow one. If […]
Fishing Florida’s Tarpon Season from a Kayak: What You Need to Know
There are fish, and then there are tarpon. Few inshore species command the same respect, obsession, and outright awe as the Silver King. Hooking one from a kayak puts you in a category of angling that very few anglers ever experience, and Southwest Florida is one of the best places in the world to do […]
Fishing Report- Friday March 20, 2026
Spring is here! With hopes of this being the last cold front of the season, things sure are heating up out there! We’ve had a few reports of bait showing up in the bay, once the temps rise a few more degrees it should start to come in nicely. With high winds preventing people from […]
2026 PADDLE N’ GO SPRING KAYAK SALE, DEMO AND SEMINAR!!
Our annual spring kayak sale and demo day is here! Plus we will host another kayak fishing seminar with local legend, Chris Lender. Demo Day: Our free demo day will be hosted at Ken Thompson Park on lido key, Saturday March 21st @ 9a to Noon. Come try before you buy. We will host a variety of […]
Fishing Report-Monday March 9, 2026
The weather has been absolutely beautiful and the fishing has been a reflection of just that! Warmer weather and calmer winds have allowed many to get out nearshore and offshore these past couple weeks. Sailfish were reported about 50 mi out last week, big amberjacks and gag grouper on the deeper structure and in about […]