With slightly cooler temperatures and numerous breezy days, Anna Maria anglers are finding themselves staying inshore to target flats-dwelling species such as redfish and spotted seatrout. Other inshore species such as pompano, black drum and sheepshead move into the crosshairs. Live shrimp are the primary bait in these conditions and are a favorite food for […]
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12
Jan
Jan
Although it is the middle of January, fishing around Anna Maria Island is resembling springtime fishing for yet another week. Many anglers are still using live shiners as bait to target flats dwelling species such as snook, redfish and spotted seatrout. And with the water temps hovering in the low 70s, these fish are responding […]
05
Jan
Jan
Those lucky enough to fish around Anna Maria Island over the Christmas break can attest that the water temps and warm weather resembled more of a springtime bite than a wintertime bite. Many anglers using live shiners as bait were catching respectable numbers of snook, redfish and trout. And, those using live shrimp as bait […]
15
Dec
Dec
With numerous days of warm weather, fishers are enjoying great fishing conditions while on the water. Although we’re in the middle of December, temperatures are reaching the high 70s to low 80s which is allowing a window of opportunity to achieve some good inshore fishing before the winter finally settles in. Using live shiners as […]
08
Dec
Dec
With mild temperatures and calm waters, Anna Maria Island fishers are out on the water in search of a bite and the beaches of Anna Maria are a great place to start. Walking the beach in the morning and casting small jigs tipped with shrimp is a good way to find some action. Pompano, black […]
01
Dec
Dec
With the frequency and intensity of cold fronts sweeping over Anna Maria Island, inshore fishers are relying on live shrimp as bait to find success on the water. Species such as sheepshead, black drum, redfish and pompano are becoming more apparent in the back country and are readily taking live shrimp offerings as the water […]
Fishing in the Manatee River in September can offer some great fishing as well as an insight to what it was like to fish “old Florida.” The Manatee River begins at Lake Manatee, winding and twisting 18 miles in a westerly flow, before it empties its dark sweet waters into the emerald green waters of […]
Fishing in September around Anna Maria Island can be quite productive despite a variety of weather extremes. Anglers willing to toss the dice can be rewarded with some exceptional fishing. It’s typically really hot and humid in September, and when it’s not, that means it’s raining. But, if you can find a window of opportunity […]
If you enjoy hot humid weather while you’re fishing, now is a good time to get out on the water surrounding Anna Maria Island. Make sure to bring a cooler full of water or your drink of choice, as you want to stay hydrated while being out in the heat all day. Despite the hot […]
With the waters of Tampa Bay starting to be clear of red tide, most anglers from Anna Maria Island are venturing to the north in search of some action. Unfortunately, the waters of Sarasota Bay are not proving to be as fortunate. Red tide blooms from the south are slowly creeping up the Intracoastal Waterway […]