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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Just Reel Fishing Charters Fishing Reports highlighting Anna Maria Fishing conditions and targeted species. Written by Capt. Danny Stasny.
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Jul
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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Jul
Anna Maria Island Fishing Report July 2, 2025 Just Reel Fishing Charters Fish early to avoid the heat, boat traffic Inshore fishing around Anna Maria Island remains quite good despite water temperatures averaging in the mid- to upper-80s. Fishing early morning tides is producing good action on species such as spotted seatrout and catch-and-release snook. […]
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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 […]
Just Reel Fishing Charters – Anna Maria Fishing Report 6/26/24 Full moon prompts return of the silver king and mangrove snapper Gusty winds prevailed for most of last week. Anna Maria Island anglers found themselves staked out in the inshore waters in search of a bite. As we have passed the full moon on June […]
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May
May
Lyngbya invades local waters effecting water, air quality Anna Maria Island anglers fishing the inland waters Tampa Bay southward to Sarasota Bay are being plagued by expansive floating mats of Lyngbya which is limiting their options on where to fish. Lyngbya is a filamentous cyanobacteria, a blue-green algae. It grows in tropical and subtropical waters […]
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May
May
Cooler weather causes extended springtime bite Anna Maria Island anglers have be anxiously awaiting the month of May. Cooler than normal temperatures are keeping the springtime bite extended longer than normal. Fishing nearshore structure is proving to be the best bite. Migratory fish such as kingfish, bonita and Spanish mackerel are available. With waters hovering […]
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Apr
Apr
Calm conditions allows anglers to migrate to Gulf for hookups With the winds finally subsiding, Anna Maria Island anglers are finding themselves venturing into the Gulf of Mexico to take advantage of the calm crystal clear waters. Fishing ledges, reefs and wrecks are good places to start as most species of fish gravitate toward these […]
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Apr
After weeks of strong winds and frequent cold fronts, Anna Maria Island anglers are anxiously awaiting a more consistent weather pattern and some exceptional April fishing.
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Mar
Mar
Find shelter during windy days to find hookups With it being windy more than not, Anna Maria Island anglers are finding themselves braving rough seas. But fishers are determined to get out on the water to enjoy the springtime bite. Finding sheltered areas in the back bays, rivers and creeks is a great wat to […]