Tag Archives: fishing

Anna Maria Island Fishing Report March 18, 2026 Warmer weather patterns heat up fishing action Anna Maria Island anglers are excited to see water temps on the rise as springtime fishing is on the verge of getting really good.  That is, as long as we get into a warmer pattern with no more sneak attacks […]

Fishing Report March 11, 2026 Live, artificial baits work for hookups as temps rise With temperatures on the rise, Anna Maria Island anglers are finally getting on the water to experience the beginning of the springtime bite. Water temps hovering in the upper 60s to low 70s means inshore species — snook, redfish and trout […]

Anna Maria Island Fishing Report March 4, 2026 Temps, fishing action heats up as we move into March  As we settle in March, Anna Maria Island anglers are chomping at the bit to get out and do some springtime fishing.  And with a week of temperatures in the 80s, this could very well be possible. […]

Anna Maria Island Fishing Report February 25, 2026 Wintertime pattern continues with another cold front  Another cold front moved in from the north over the weekend. So Anna Maria Island anglers face cold conditions and windy days on the water.  But with March right around the corner, springtime fishing is in the not-so-distant future. As […]

Anna Maria Island Fishing Report February 18, 2026 Fishing slowly improves as water temps warm With water temps on the rise Anna Maria Island anglers are eager to get out on the water to try their luck at some wintertime fishing.  Fishing structure in the Gulf in depths of 30-50 feet yields decent results for […]

Cold air, water temps affect snook  Anna Maria Island anglers are thankful that despite seeing of the coldest temperatures in years, our snook population managed to hang on with no major casualties.  Comparably speaking, we did quite well while reports from our neighbor to the north of us, and even on the east coast of […]

Continued cooler weather causes withdrawal symptoms for anglers Anna Maria Island anglers are experiencing withdrawals from not getting their typical fix of fishing throughout the week due to the cold weather and windy conditions. All the chores around the house are done and the fishing rods are rigged and ready in case a break in […]

Find your voice and take action to protect our local waters As of this week, Anna Maria Island anglers and just about every other person who lives in Manatee County who enjoys boating and fishing are dealing with yet another imminent danger to our ecosystem and our way of life and it comes in the […]

Cold weather prompts anglers to find alternatives to pass the time As Anna Maria Island anglers experience some of the coldest days of the winter as of yet, they find themselves searching for excuses not to have to do the less meaningful things in life like mow the lawn, do the household chores or whatever […]

Look west to find a bite Nearshore action in the Gulf of Mexico remain strong for another week as Anna Maria Island anglers look to the west to find a good bite.  Bottom fishing with live shrimp in depth of 35-60 feet of water is leading to a variety of species — most of which […]