Clear water provides opportunities to target gator trout As we approach May, Anna Maria Island anglers are flocking to the shallow inshore waters to target spotted seatrout. With the lack of rain recently, most of the waters remain clear, providing good visibility enabling anglers to locate where potentially good grass flats exist to target large […]
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Just Reel Fishing Charters Fishing Reports highlighting Anna Maria Fishing conditions and targeted species. Written by Capt. Danny Stasny.
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Apr
Apr
Spring time bite occurs later than previous years but providing action inshore, offshore Springtime fishing around Anna Maria Island is really getting good, although compared to last year’s bite it seems late. Better late than never, I guess. With such a late springtime bite, many anglers are expecting May to really fire off as the […]
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Apr
Apr
Despite numerous days of strong winds, springtime fishing remains hot Despite many days of strong winds from the East-Northeast, springtime fishing is a good bet in the waters surrounding Anna Maria Island. Most fishing has been limited to the inshore bite and in the Gulf within a mile of shore due to strong winds, although […]
Anglers experience spring fever as fishing action heats up As we move through April, Anna Maria Island anglers built-up anticipation of springtime fishing is finally being released. Water temperatures are on the rise and the bite inshore and in the Gulf is beginning to break loose causing many anglers to spend as much time as […]
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Mar
Mar
Anna Maria Island Fishing Report March 31, 2026 Springtime fishing heats up as kingfish arrive Despite some minor interruptions from cold fronts, springtime fishing is finally kicking off for anglers on Anna Maria Island. The highlight this week has got to be the arrival of kingfish, which are being found up and down the coast […]
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Mar
Mar
Anna Maria Island Fishing Report March 25, 2026 Springtime fishing heats up after recent cold front The last cold front of the season should be in the rearview mirror. The recent cold front did all but shut down the bite for most anglers due to a drastic drop in water temperatures and strong northeast winds […]
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Mar
Mar
Anna Maria Island Fishing Report March 18, 2026 Warmer weather patterns heat up fishing action Anna Maria Island anglers are excited to see water temps on the rise as springtime fishing is on the verge of getting really good. That is, as long as we get into a warmer pattern with no more sneak attacks […]
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Mar
Mar
Fishing Report March 11, 2026 Live, artificial baits work for hookups as temps rise With temperatures on the rise, Anna Maria Island anglers are finally getting on the water to experience the beginning of the springtime bite. Water temps hovering in the upper 60s to low 70s means inshore species — snook, redfish and trout […]
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Mar
Mar
Anna Maria Island Fishing Report March 4, 2026 Temps, fishing action heats up as we move into March As we settle in March, Anna Maria Island anglers are chomping at the bit to get out and do some springtime fishing. And with a week of temperatures in the 80s, this could very well be possible. […]
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Feb
Feb
Anna Maria Island Fishing Report February 25, 2026 Wintertime pattern continues with another cold front Another cold front moved in from the north over the weekend. So Anna Maria Island anglers face cold conditions and windy days on the water. But with March right around the corner, springtime fishing is in the not-so-distant future. As […]