Taking a gamble of fishing in the gulf pays off if you avoid red tide. Although patches of red tide still exist in the Gulf of Mexico east of Anna Maria Island, fall fishing is on the upward swing. Although taking the gamble of fishing in the gulf has been quite risky, those who are […]
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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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Nov
Nov
Head north for consistent fishing action
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Oct
Oct
It’s no trick — fishing is a treat as red tide levels diminish As of writing this report, red tide levels around Anna Maria Island seem to be lessening as the days go by. Proof of this exists along the beaches where vast schools of bait fish are gathering — attracting predatory species such as Spanish […]
24
Oct
Oct
Weather, fishing remains hot around Anna Maria Island With red tide becoming less apparent in waters around Anna Maria Island, local and visiting anglers are venturing out on the water once again. Inshore fishing around Anna Maria Island and its waters to the east is gradually heating up in anticipation of the fall bite. Catch-and-release […]
03
Oct
Oct
Fishing around Anna Maria Island is still managing to be good despite red tide Take notice that at its September meeting in Tallahassee the FWC directed staff to expand the recent catch-and-release only law for snook and redfish to include all of Tampa Bay — including all of Manatee and Hillsborough counties as well as […]
26
Sep
Sep
Area waters cool, fishing remains hot As water temperatures gradually get cooler, expect migratory species action to heat up. Good numbers of Spanish mackerel, bonito, jack crevalle and blue runners are making a showing in south Tampa Bay and in the Gulf of Mexico. To find schools of these high-activity fish, try looking for diving […]
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Sep
Sep
Thunderstorm, snook, old fisher: My night at AMCP Published in the Islander http://islander.org September 19, 2017 It was nearing 6 o’clock in the evening as I steered the boat toward the Mainsail Marina. My clients sat in front of me, talking about how many fish they had caught and enjoying the warm air that was […]
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Aug
Aug
There are plenty of fish to be caught in areas where red tide doesn’t exist. In these areas, I’m noticing the water to be clean, clear and holding plenty of fish. Whether fishing inshore or slightly offshore, the key is getting to your spot without running through patches of red tide. Avoiding these patches or […]
22
Aug
Aug
Although red tide is still present in our local waters, fishing around Anna Maria Island may hold a few surprises for anglers with a little perseverance and luck.
For those who have fished in these conditions before know that if you can find clean water you’re most likely going to find fish.
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Aug
Aug
Despite being overtaken by red tide, Anna Maria Island fishing can still be productive. Fishing the outer boundaries of the red tide or traveling north to where there is no contaminated water is key to finding the bite. The highest levels of red tide seem to be remaining from the Manatee Bridge south to Sarasota […]