Anna Maria Island anglers search for fish after Hurricane Idalia After withstanding our first hurricane of the season, Anna Maria Island anglers are putting the pieces back together before heading back on the water. As the storm surge recedes making it possible for the island to “air out,” most anglers are tending to the […]
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Aug
Aug
Mangrove snapper invade inshore, offshore waters With hordes of mangrove snapper invading the inshore and nearshore waters surrounding Anna Maria Island, you can bet most anglers are bringing home limits of the tasty fish. Fishing in the passes during the slower stages of the tide works well to achieve your limit of 5 fish per […]
23
Aug
Aug
Keep an eye on the radar, frequent storms popping up Anna Maria Island anglers are seeking shelter now that we are finally starting to see the frequent thunderstorms and rain showers that are typical this time of year. With these storms are opportunities for strong gusts of wind, torrential rain, and most importantly lightning. The […]
16
Aug
Aug
Another week of heat but targetable species are out there For yet another week record breaking temperatures are causing Anna Maria Anglers to brace themselves for the heat. With little to no breeze on the water, fishing in the heat requires some stamina as well as a little shade and plenty of fluids to […]
09
Aug
Aug
Fish to be found if you’re willing to fish in the heat If you plan on fishing in August around Anna Maria Island be prepared to endure the heat. Our waters are host to a variety of targetable species inshore and offshore as long as you’re willing to sweat it out. With bay and […]
02
Aug
Aug
Mangrove snapper targeted species as we move into August Catching mangrove snapper is the highlight for another week as anglers can’t get enough of catching these tasty fish while they are so abundant and fishing structure in the Gulf of Mexico and in Tampa Bay is a great way to begin your search for the […]
25
Jul
Jul
The importance of bait Whether you’ve been fishing since you were a child or you’re an adult just getting into fishing, you will soon realize the importance of having the right bait. It is the most important step in any fishing trip and having the right bait versus the wrong can determine how successful your […]
19
Jul
Jul
July temps, fishing remains hot If there’s one thing I can say about fishing around Anna Maria Island in July, it’s hot out there. With air temps in the 90s and water temps in the upper 80s you’d better be prepared to deal with the heat. If you have access to some shade, you’ll want […]
12
Jul
Jul
No break in heat, fishing action Although fishing in July around Anna Maria Island can be productive, high air and water temperatures can deter even the most motivated anglers. Those willing to brave the heat are scheduling their fishing sessions during the cooler parts of the day. Fishing early morning at first light until 10 […]
04
Jul
Jul
Heat, mangrove snapper two things to look forward to in July Anna Maria Island anglers are bracing for the heat of summer as we settle into the month of July. Typically, mangrove snapper capture the spotlight in July, as they can be found in the Gulf of Mexico around the artificial reefs and throughout Tampa […]
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