Clear water results in great fishing action Our local waters are beginning to clear up and with this so is the fishing. Fishing along the beaches and out to the inshore reefs is proving to be good for a number of species including mangrove snapper, flounder and Spanish mackerel. The waters along the […]
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Freshwater invades our local waters, but doesn’t dampen fishing Despite our waters being a dark tannic color resembling Coca Cola, as a result of the millions of gallons of freshwater draining from Lake Manatee, fishing is still productive. Snook fishing is proving prosperous if you know where to look. Hundreds, if not thousands […]
Hurricane Hermine drops rain, puts damper on fishing In the wake of Hurricane Hermine it is expected that post-storm fishing will be slightly challenging. My best guess is to start where you left off prior to Hermine and work your way from there. It will be interesting if the numerous schools of redfish […]
Reds and flounder filling time and the cooler The arrival of redfish is a welcome sight to our local waters. Schools of reds are being reported from just about every body of water from Miguel Bay to southern Sarasota Bay. Most schools are containing at least a couple of fish which is encouraging […]
August fishing pattern in full swing, variety being caught. Fishing around Anna Maria Island is settling into a typical August patter. Mangrove snapper can be found throughout our waters around any structure — including reefs, rock piles, bridges and docks. Even on the flats keeper-size mangoes are being caught. Spotted seatrout are also in […]
Rain, rain go away — it’s time to go fish today. Despite the monsoon that covered up our local waters for nearly a week, fishers are still managing to find a good bite. Fishing the flats for spotted seatrout is still a good bet. Most catches are falling between 12-14 inches, which although […]
Rain leads to interesting catches in local waters Fishing around Anna Maria Island remains consistent for a variety of inshore species. Fishing deep grass flats during time of good tidal flow is producing rallies of spotted seatrout. Live shiners free-lined or under a cork are the bait of choice. Determination is key if targeting […]
Mangrove snapper top the list of catches this week Mangrove snapper appear to be a common catch among anglers working Anna Maria Island’s surrounding waters. Whether fishing from land or by boat, mangrove snapper are dominating the bite on the reefs, flats and around any structure in Tampa Bay and in the Gulf of […]
Spotted seatrout — fun to catch and good on the plate Spotted seatrout remain the consistent catch for anglers fishing the flats around Anna Maria Island. Deeper grass flats during moving tides are producing respectable numbers of trout. I’m noticing an abundance of undersized fish, in fact even more so than slot fish. In one […]
Fishing action and temperatures on the rise Despite the scorching temperatures, fishing around Anna Maria is on the rise. The reason for this is the arrival of baitfish. Whether on the flats or out in Tampa Bay, you should notice the vast schools of baby shiners, or as we call them “hatch bait.” With […]