Fishing Report September 17, 2025 Gag grouper season closes, anglers focus on linesiders With gag grouper season having come and gone within the blink of an eye, Anna Maria Island anglers are focusing their efforts on the shallows in search of a keeper-size snook. Respectable numbers of snook are carousing along the beaches around the […]
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Anna Maria Island Fishing Reports from Captain Danny Stasny of Just Reel Fishing Charters located at 5325 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach Fl on Anna Maria Island.
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Anna Maria Island Fishing Report September 3, 2025 Freshwater, fish flush from Manatee River After several days of substantial rainfall, Anna Maria Island anglers are finally getting back on the water to find a bite. Much of the waters surrounding AMI are dark resembling iced tea due to the mass amount of freshwater flowing out […]
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Fishing Report August 27, 2025 Time to call in sick from work, snook season opens Sept. 1 With September 1 less than a week away, Anna Maria Island anglers are chomping at the bit to get out on the water for a very special occasion. That’s right September 1, is opening day for snook season […]
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Anna Maria Island Fishing Report Plenty of species to catch ahead of Sept. 1 opening of gag grouper Anna Maria Island anglers are anxiously awaiting the opening of gag grouper season Sept. 1. Although the duration of the season is a meager two weeks — ending Sept. 15 — many anglers are eager to get […]
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Anna Maria Island Fishing Report August 13, 2025 Mangrove snapper invade local waters The water surrounding Anna Maria Island are experiencing an infestation of mass proportion as endless numbers of mangrove snapper inhabit every sizable piece of structure they can find. Whether it’s rock piles, reefs, ledges, bridges, piers, or docks, these popular fish are […]
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Anna Maria Island Fishing Report August 6, 2025 Just Reel Fishing Charters: Anna Maria Fish early, dress properly and stay hydrated for fishing success Anna Maria Island anglers are eager to get out on the water to fish despite the relentless heat and high water temperatures. Although the summertime fishing can be good, dehydration, sunburn […]
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Anna Maria Island Fishing Report July 23, 2025 Just Reel Fishing Charters Despite hot air, water temps good fishing results inshore, offshore Despite water temperatures hovering in the upper 80s, inshore fishing around Anna Maria Island is proving to be quite good. Mangrove snapper are in their early stages of gathering around structure in the […]
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Anna Maria Island Fishing Report July 23, 2025 Just Reel Fishing Charters Opportunity for fishing from beaches as linesiders head out to spawn Anna Maria Island anglers are pleased to get in some catch-and-release snook fishing as these fish migrate towards the Gulf in anticipation of their spawn. July and August present excellence snook fishing […]
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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 […]
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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 […]