Tag Archives: fishing charters

New Year, new species to target With temperatures back on the rise, Anna Maria Island fishers are finding themselves back out on the water in search of a bite. Although air temps are hovering in the mid 70s during the day, the water temps are in the upper 50s to mid 60s which is triggering […]

Extreme cold snap slows hot December fishing action    As Anna Maria anglers rush out to test the new fishing tackle they received for Christmas, they are being faced with extreme cold weather and strong winds.  This being the case, targeting fish in our local waters is going to require some patience as well as […]

Red tide looms to the south causing uncertainty for AMI fishers   Fishing around Anna Maria Island is facing a moment of uncertainty as the threat of red tide looms over our heads as it slowly approaches from the south. Areas such as Siesta Key and southern Sarasota Bay are suffering the consequences of toxic […]

Change in weather causes change in bait, locations to catch fish Anna Maria Island anglers braces themselves for winter to finally arrive, which will usher in some new species to target as well as a change in technique and location of how and where to find the fish.  With predicted temperatures in the mid 50s […]

Do your homework to avoid red tide, find success Fishers around AMI are finding themselves going back to the drawing board with the sudden emergence of red tide that is slowly creeping into our waters from the south.  Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico within 15 miles of shore is becoming a tossup, as patches […]

Thanksgiving leftovers come to an end, time to search for a fish dinner As the leftover turkey and other tasty treats from Thanksgiving dwindle to an end, anglers around Anna Maria Island are finding themselves back on the water in search of some action, as well as a few fillets to bring home for dinner. […]

Cold, windy days give fish a break  With colder weather and numerous windy days, both the inshore and offshore species of fish that inhabit the waters surrounding Anna Maria Island are getting a much needed break from anglers. As these fish adjust to the cooler water temps, we can expect both the frequency of the […]

Just Reel Fishing Charters: Anna Maria Island Fishing Report November 16, 2022 Late season hurricane puts damper on hot fall bite Prior to the blow caused by Hurricane Nicole, fishing around Anna Maria Island was quite good. I anticipate the same once things settle down.  With Just Reel Fishing Charters, I am working the flats […]

Fish on fall feed despite summer-like temps Fishing the waters surrounding Anna Maria Island with Just Reel Fishing Charters is on an upward swing as we move through fall.  Although recent temperatures in the mid to upper 80s doesn’t feel like fall, the fish sure are on their fall feed. I’m sure they sense something […]

Just Reel Fishing Charters: Anna Maria Island Fishing Report November 2, 2022 Water temps cool, fishing heats up as we move into November As we settle into the month of November, anglers fishing around Anna Maria Island can expect the fall bite to really kick off.  Spanish mackerel, kingfish, bonito and sharks will be available […]