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 […]
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May
May
May 7, 2025 Anna Maria Island fishing report and charter updates Just Reel Fishing Charters Early May mild temps results in hot fishing action inshore, offshore near Anna Maria With temperatures remaining mild for the first week of May, Anna Maria Island anglers are getting out of the water to experience a springtime bite before […]
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Apr
Apr
As May approaches, temps and action heat up inshore Just Reel Fishing Charters Report April 30, 2025: As we wrap up April and slide into May, inshore fishing around Anna Maria Island is really heating up just like the temperatures. With water temps finally reaching 78-80 degrees, inshore fish such as snook, redfish and spotted […]
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Apr
Apr
Springtime fishing, waters heats up as we approach May Just Reel Fishing Charters Fishing Report: Springtime fishing is in full swing throughout the inshore and offshore waters surrounding Anna Maria Island, resulting in great action. Indoor fishing in the bays and Intracoastal Waterway is really starting to heat up as shallow water species such as […]
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Apr
Apr
Plenty of fish to be found, if you can locate healthy grass flats Jut Reel Fishing Charters Fishing Report April 16, 2025 As water temperature are on the rise, Anna Maria Island anglers are getting out on the water to enjoy the much-anticipated springtime fishing. With the numerous cold fronts and windy conditions that took […]
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Apr
Apr
The once and future king of our local waters, kingfish return Just Reel Fishing Charters Fishing Report April 9, 2025 With Gulf waters reaching consistent temperatures in the mid 70s, you can bet Anna Maria Island anglers have one thing on their minds — kingfish. The springtime migrations of this tackle-busting mackerel is occurring in […]
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Apr
Apr
April brings warm weather, light breezes and plenty of species to target Just Reel Fishing Charters – Fishing Report April 2, 2025 With the warm weather and light breezes of April and May on the horizon, you can bet Anna Maria Island anglers are ready to get out on the water and see what awaits […]
More wind, cloudy water conditions create obstacles for anglers With more windy days than calm days in March so far, Anna Maria Island anglers will take what they can get in order to have a day of fishing. With the combination of cold fronts and variable winds of 20-plus m.p.h. on many days, anglers are […]
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Mar
Mar
Inconsistent March weather patterns helpfully end as April approaches Fishing a consistent bite is becoming hard to come by as numerous weather patterns fluctuate in our area, causing strong winds and drastic temperature changes. This being said, Anna Maria Island anglers are resilient in their efforts to be on the water — despite the no […]
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Feb
Feb
Calm winds, warmers temps leads to fishing opportunities in Gulf with Just Reel Fishing Charters With a break in cold weather and windy days, Anna Maria Island anglers are seizing the moment by venturing into the Gulf of Mexico to try some bottom fishing around the nearshore reefs and ledges that exist within 10 miles […]