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Just Reel Fishing Charters Fishing Reports highlighting Anna Maria Fishing conditions and targeted species. Written by Capt. Danny Stasny.

Fishing Report July 23, 2025

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 […]

Fishing Report July 16, 2025

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 […]

Fishing Report July 2, 2025

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. […]

Fishing Report May 7, 2025

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 […]

Fishing Report April 30, 2025

As May approaches, temps and action heat up inshore Just Reel Fishing Charters Report April 30, 2025: As we wrap up April and slide into May, inshore fishing around Anna Maria Island is really heating up just like the temperatures. With water temps finally reaching 78-80 degrees, inshore fish such as snook, redfish and spotted […]

Fishing Report Feb. 12, 2025

Calm winds, warmers temps leads to fishing opportunities in Gulf with Just Reel Fishing Charters With a break in cold weather and windy days, Anna Maria Island anglers are seizing the moment by venturing into the Gulf of Mexico to try some bottom fishing around the nearshore reefs and ledges that exist within 10 miles […]

Fishing Report 12/18/24

Get out of the boat to get shallow and get hookups near Anna Maria Island Anna Maria Island anglers who are willing to brave the cold temperatures and get out on the water are finding good action when fishing the negative tides around the full moon in December. A negative tide is a tide lower […]

Fishing Report 12/11/24

Cold fronts not cooling off inshore fishing action near Anna Maria Island As we settle in for winter, you can bet your inshore fishing patterns are going to change. Switching over to live shrimp as bait is probably in your best interest. Shrimp will work for most of the inshore species that we target throughout […]

Fishing Report 11/27/24

On my Just Reel fishing charters I’m finding plenty of action while fishing the back country of Tampa Bay southward to Sarasota Bay. Time to be thankful for cooler temps, and good fishing around Anna Maria As we get a taste of some fall weather you can bet Anna Maria Island anglers are venturing into […]

Fishing Report 11/20/24

Temps drop, migratory species move into local waters With water temps dropping into the mid to upper 70s, Anna Maria Island anglers are anticipating getting out on the water to target migratory species such as Spanish mackerel, kingfish and bonita.  As the water temps reach the 75 degree mark we should start seeing appearances of […]