Tag Archives: fishing charters

Just Reel Fishing Charters: Anna Maria Island Fishing Report June 28, 2023

Snook, redfish, trout and mangrove snapper round out June fishing action Despite having to dodge some pop-up thunderstorms here and there, Anna Maria Island anglers are finding the inshore bite to be good.  With water temperatures reaching the mid 80s, catch-and-release snook fishing is proving to be the best inshore bite.  Whether fishing the flats […]

Just Reel Fishing Charters: Anna Maria Island Fishing Report June 21, 2023

New moon signals the return of the silver king – tarpon return after offshore spawn With the arrival of the new moon, tarpon anglers are venturing back into the Gulf of Mexico in anticipation of the return of tarpon as they return from their offshore spawning grounds. Typically, when the fish return, the bite can […]

Just Reel Fishing Charters: Anna Maria Island Fishing Report June 14, 2023

Silver kings vacate local waters, other species targetable until their return With a sudden vacancy of tarpon along the beaches due to the last full moon, which occurred on June 4, anglers hunting these large trophy fish are finding themselves traveling long distances to find targetable schools. As a result, the fish that are still […]

Just Reel Fishing Charters: Anna Maria Island Fishing Report May 23, 2023

Silver kings arrive, other catches still taking the bait Fishing around Anna Maria Island is proving to be quite good especially with the much anticipated arrival of tarpon as they migrate along the coast in preparation to spawn. Many anglers are dedicating all of their fishing time to target these elusive fish.  Patrolling the beaches […]

Just Reel Fishing Charters: Anna Maria Island Fishing Report April 19, 2023

Windy conditions and round seas puts a damper on hot April fishing With strong winds and rough seas, many anglers around Anna Maria Island are deciding to stay off the water until conditions improve. In the back country, many areas of water are cloudy due to being stirred up with the intense winds, which can […]

Just Reel Fishing Charters: Anna Maria Island Fishing Report April 12, 2023

Warm temps, clear water and gator trout — AMI April trifecta  April fishing around Anna Maria Island is shaping up nicely.  With almost zero rainfall, the bays and inland waters are about as clear and emerald green as they can get —especially along the beaches.  Anglers are enjoying mild 78-degree water temperatures, which are perfectly […]

Just Reel Fishing Charters: Anna Maria Island Fishing Report April 5, 2023

On my Just Reel charters, I am frequenting any springtime trout spot, which is paying off well for my clients. Many trout — 18-20 inches — are being caught while free-lining live shiners. In some areas, it’s getting hard to keep bait on the hook — the bite is so frequent. 

Just Reel Fishing Charters: Anna Maria Island Fishing Report March 29, 2023

With water temperatures back on the rise, Anna Maria Island angers are finding themselves unable to control the urge to get on the water and enjoy inshore and offshore fishing. With the clear, emerald green waters of March finally reaching tolerable temperatures on the flats, fishing for snook, redfish and spotted seatrout is shaping up […]

Just Reel Fishing Charters: Anna Maria Island Fishing Report March 22, 2023

Wild weather in March creates inconsistent bite After experiencing a warm February, Anna Maria Island anglers are receiving a reality check for the last two weeks as sudden cold fronts bringing strong winds and chilly waters are settling in. With water temps dropping more than 10 degrees in a matter of a couple days, the […]

Just Reel Fishing Charters: Anna Maria Island Fishing Report March 14, 2023

It may be spring break for students, but no break in red tide blooms As we are move through spring break, Anna Maria Island fishers find themselves facing the dark cloud of red tide looming in our local waters.  And once again, we’re standing around discouraged and feeling helpless as we watch our delicate ecosystem […]