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Anna Maria Island Fishing Report July 16, 2025 Just Reel Fishing Charters Fish shallow when sun is low, move deep later in the day Summertime fishing is settling in around Anna Maria Island which means fishing early morning and late evening bites yields the best results.  With water temperatures in the mid- to upper-80s, many […]

Anna Maria Island Fishing Report July 9, 2025 Just Reel Fishing Charters Increase in fresh water changes fishing patterns in backcountry waters After several days of intermittent rain combined with heavy thunderstorms, Anna Maria Island anglers are anxious to get back on the water without having to look over their shoulder every so often to […]

Anna Maria Island Fishing Report July 2, 2025 Just Reel Fishing Charters Fish early to avoid the heat, boat traffic Inshore fishing around Anna Maria Island remains quite good despite water temperatures averaging in the mid- to upper-80s.  Fishing early morning tides is producing good action on species such as spotted seatrout and catch-and-release snook. […]

Anna Maria Island Fishing Report – June 25, 2025 Just Reel Fishing Charters Be stealthy for snook, trout success  Despite water temperatures in the high 80s and frequent thunderstorms releasing high volumes of rainfall, the waters of southern Tampa Bay and the entrance to the Manatee River are quite clear yielding excellent action on spotted […]

Anna Maria Island Fishing Report June 18, 2025 Just Reel Fishing Charters Keep an eye on the sky to have success on the water Anna Maria Island anglers are becoming proficient in watching the weather and dodging storms as frequent rainfall and thunderstorms pop up daily over our local waters.  Despite all the running around […]

Anna Maria Island Fishing Report – June 11, 2025 Just Reel Fishing Charters June full moon triggers tarpon fever After some well needed rainfall — and then some — Anna Maria Island anglers are ready to get back on the water to fish.  The full moon in June occurs on June 14, which should result […]

Anna Maria Island Fishing Report June 4, 2025 Just Reel Fishing Charters Beat the heat for comfort and hookups With water temperatures hovering in the upper 80s in the Gulf of Mexico and up to 90 degrees on the shallow flats in the inshore waters, you can bet planning on getting out on the water […]

Anna Maria Island Fishing Report May 28, 2025 Just Reel Fishing Charters Hot fishing action inshore, offshore despite the heat Despite the heat Anna Maria Island anglers have many options when getting out to do some fishing.  Offshore action in the Gulf of Mexico is proving to be good for bottom fishing for grouper and […]

May 21, 2025 Anna Maria Island Fishing Report Fishing inshore, offshore heats up as end of month nears Just Reel Fishing Charters Fishing is really heating up around Anna Maria Island as inshore and offshore are producing great catches and measurable experiences.  Fishing offshore in the Gulf of Mexico for red grouper is as good […]

May 12, 2025 Fishing Report Just Reel Fishing Charters Anglers infected with fishing fever of pandemic proportions A new pandemic is spreading rapidly across the small, sleepy barrier island called Anna Maria and is expected to have a duration of at least two months with a projected spike in cases during the time period of […]