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Anglers are seeing black and white — time to target sheepshead 

With water temperature settling in around mid to upper 50s, many species we target in the back country are becoming slightly harder to target.  Snook and trout are retreating to deeper water, which can make them quite difficult to find. And, even the redfish seem to be far-and-few between at the moment.  But, don’t be […]

Winter settles in around Anna Maria, choose days and location for fishing success

Trying to find a window of opportunity to fish around Anna Maria Island is becoming challenging as winter is settling in.  Numerous cold front occurring every 4-5 days bringing high winds, rough seas and dropping water temperatures is making it difficult to get out in the boat and find some fish receptive to your offerings […]

Wind and cold create challenging fishing conditions around AMI

Strong winds and frequent cold fronts are creating challenging fishing conditions around Anna Maria Island. With a sudden drop in water temperatures, many inshore anglers are seeing the typically-targeted species —snook and trout — to be less attentive than normal. But don’t be alarmed. After all, this is Florida and things should warm up nicely […]

Avoid wind, stay warm, find fish near docks and canals 

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 […]

Get out an enjoy the spring-time fishing conditions before winter settles in

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 […]

New year, cooler weather, different tactics for fishing success

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 […]

Warm weather persists, fog requires precautions for safety

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 […]

In search of a bite? Start your search at island beaches

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 […]

Switch to shrimp as bait as water temps drop 

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 […]

The Manatee River in September

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 […]