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fishing report December 25, 2025 Varying temps requires change in bait for hookups As Anna Maria Island anglers spend their days on the water instead of Christmas shopping, they are being rewarded with a variety of catches while fishing the inshore waters surrounding the island. With water temperatures rising and lowering every few days bait […]

Focus on fishing warmer days for consistent inshore, nearshore bite With winter nipping at their heels, Anna Maria Island angers are focusing their fishing on the warmer days between the cold fronts to pursue a variety of species that inhabit our inshore and nearshore waters.  Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico around nearshore structure is […]

Early December presents excellent fishing opportunities inshore, nearshore With mild temperatures and calm waters, Anna Maria Island anglers are taking advantage of the excellent weather of the first weeks of December to get out on the water and do some fishing.  Inshore fishing around Anna Maria Island remains quite good as long as mild weather […]

Post-holiday chill brings hot fishing action for AMI anglers Now that the tryptophan and other holiday festivities have worn off, Anna Maria Island anglers find themselves emerging from a tranquil dream state as the uncontrollable urge to get on the water takes hold once again.  After a moderate cold front with some over-exaggerated gusty winds […]

On my Just Reel charters, I’m finding action both inshore and nearshore. Fishing inshore yields catches of snook, redfish and trout, depending on tides and temperature. 

On my Just Reel charters, I’m now carrying live shrimp in the bait tank. Casting shrimp along the beaches over reefs, lime rock and hard bottom areas is leading to a variety of catches. Spotted sea rout, mangrove snapper, flounder small grouper and jacks are just a few of the species I’m seeing reeled up to the boat.

On my Just Reel charters, I’m seeing some good catches of snook and redfish although consistency in the bite is slightly lackluster.

Anna Maria island Fishing Report November 5, 2025 Bridging anglers and science: Tagging program strengthens Gulf conservation With fall temperatures in the air, Anna Maria Island anglers are eager to get out on the water and enjoy the mild temperatures. Fishing the Gulf beaches is going strong for another week as migratory species are on […]

Cooler weather brings high-activity fish to local waters Early morning action along the Gulf beaches remains a hot bite for another week around Anna Maria Island. If you’re into hooking into high-speed fish that fight to the end, these species are right up your alley. Spanish mackerel, bonita, kingfish and jack crevalle are infesting the […]

Moving inshore, targeting snook during the higher stage of the tides is working well. A majority of snook catches are 18-24 inches, lucky anglers are catching some in the slot of 28-33 inches.