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Fishing Report October 8, 2025 Cooler temps prompt migratory species to move into our waters As water temperatures slowly drop around Anna Maria Island, the fishing really heats up.  Water temps approaching 90 degrees — like we experienced this past summer — are now behind us. Although we’re still seeing temps in the low 80s, […]

Fishing Report October 1, 2024 Mack attack — Spanish mackerel invade local waters With a large influx of bait fish, like scaled sardines and threadfin herring, surrounding Anna Maria Island, you can bet on finding Spanish mackerel in the nearshore waters of the Gulf and in the waters of Tampa and Sarasota bays.  The high-speed […]

Fishing Report September 24, 2025 Fall equinox marks end of summer, beginning of great fall fishing As we settle into the third week of September, Anna Maria Island angers are asking themselves does the fall equinox effect the fish? Although the fall equinox doesn’t directly affect fish, it can indirectly affect our fishing conditions by […]

Fishing Report September 17, 2025 Gag grouper season closes, anglers focus on linesiders With gag grouper season having come and gone within the blink of an eye, Anna Maria Island anglers are focusing their efforts on the shallows in search of a keeper-size snook. Respectable numbers of snook are carousing along the beaches around the […]

Anna Maria Island Fishing Report September 3, 2025 Freshwater, fish flush from Manatee River  After several days of substantial rainfall, Anna Maria Island anglers are finally getting back on the water to find a bite.  Much of the waters surrounding AMI are dark resembling iced tea due to the mass amount of freshwater flowing out […]

Fishing Report August 27, 2025 Time to call in sick from work, snook season opens Sept. 1 With September 1 less than a week away, Anna Maria Island anglers are chomping at the bit to get out on the water for a very special occasion.  That’s right September 1, is opening day for snook season […]

Anna Maria Island Fishing Report Plenty of species to catch ahead of Sept. 1 opening of gag grouper Anna Maria Island anglers are anxiously awaiting the opening of gag grouper season Sept. 1. Although the duration of the season is a meager two weeks — ending Sept. 15 — many anglers are eager to get […]

Anna Maria Island Fishing Report August 13, 2025 Mangrove snapper invade local waters The water surrounding Anna Maria Island are experiencing an infestation of mass proportion as endless numbers of mangrove snapper inhabit every sizable piece of structure they can find.  Whether it’s rock piles, reefs, ledges, bridges, piers, or docks, these popular fish are […]

Anna Maria Island Fishing Report August 6, 2025 Just Reel Fishing Charters: Anna Maria Fish early, dress properly and stay hydrated for fishing success  Anna Maria Island anglers are eager to get out on the water to fish despite the relentless heat and high water temperatures. Although the summertime fishing can be good, dehydration, sunburn […]

Anna Maria Island Fishing Report July 23, 2025 Just Reel Fishing Charters Despite hot air, water temps good fishing results inshore, offshore Despite water temperatures hovering in the upper 80s, inshore fishing around Anna Maria Island is proving to be quite good.  Mangrove snapper are in their early stages of gathering around structure in the […]