If you can find the time to go fishing between anticipated hurricanes, Anna Maria Island is host to a number of good species to catch. Fishing around the Rod & Reel Pier seems to be productive with anglers hooking into over-slot catch-and-release redfish, as well as some large catch-and-release snook. That being said, “hooking into” […]
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Just Reel Fishing Charters of Anna Maria Island offers premier inshore and nearshore live bait charters expertly guided by Capt. Danny Stasny.
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Sep
Sep
The catch-and-release redfish bite in local waters is the highlight around Anna Maria Island this past week. Millions of gallons of fresh water flowing into the Gulf of Mexico from Lake Manatee is pushing these fish toward the mouth of the Manatee River, as well as the adjacent waters of Terra Ceia Bay, Miguel Bay […]
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Aug
Aug
With the vast amounts of rainfall we are receiving, fishing around Anna Maria Island has become slightly challenging. Large quantities of freshwater flushing out of the Manatee River is causing inshore species to move from their usual spots to find higher salinity levels. But, don’t be discouraged. Species such as catch-and-release snook and redfish have […]
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Aug
Aug
If you don’t mind getting wet, you’ll be rewarded with a hookup Another week of wet weather prevented some anglers from getting on the water, but those who were determined were rewarded with some good inshore action. Fishing deep grass flats around Anna Maria Island is host to some exceptional fishing, especially for catch-and-release trout. […]
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Aug
Aug
Dodge pop-up thunderstorms to hook up inshore, offshore For anglers who don’t mind dodging a few thunderstorms, fishing around Anna Maria Island is producing some good action. Fishing in and around Tampa Bay offers good inshore action on a number of species — the most predominant bite happening over structure. Anchoring and chumming is bringing […]
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Jun
Jun
Visitors flock to Anna Maria Island waters in hopes of a hookup As the tarpon bite is now in full swing, anglers from all over the world are visiting Anna Maria Island with hopes of an encounter with the elusive silver king. Fishing the Gulf beaches of Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key as well […]
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May
May
Inshore slam, snook, redfish and trout are catch-and-release until 2020 If you haven’t heard yet, I’m going to tell you now. Due to large quantities of fish being killed during the red tide bloom of 2018, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has concluded that a mandatory closure of snook, redfish and spotted seatrout […]
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May
May
May brings changes to catch-and-release species As we transition from spring to summer you can expect fishing to heat up around Anna Maria Island. Catch-and-release snook fishing is stellar on the flats right now, and will soon be hot along the gulf beaches. As we progress through the month of May, the snook will migrate […]
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May
May
With conditions near perfect, fishing around Anna Maria Island is good both inshore and offshore. The waters are close to being gin clear which can be enjoyable while fishing. I’m finding myself hypnotized while cruising slowly around the flats of Tampa Bay as I look down from my tower into the clear waters. On some […]
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Apr
Apr
With slightly cooler water temps than normal, the spring fishing is still going strong as we proceed toward summer. Fishing offshore is host to a variety of fish — tuna, kingfish, permit, snappers and grouper. Inshore fishing is host to just about as many species — snook, redfish, trout, Spanish mackerel and flounder. Large quantities […]