Fishing Report Anna Maria Island – 7/31/24 With the water temps in the Gulf of Mexico and the bays reaching upwards of 90 degrees, Anna Maria Island anglers are fishing early to beat the heat and find fish that will bite. Targeting and hooking spotted seatrout, redfish and catch-and-release snook is requiring a little patience […]
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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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Jul
Fishing Report Anna Maria 7/24/24 With water temperatures hovering in the upper 80s and lower 90s on some days, Anna Maria Island anglers are finding themselves migrating to deeper water to find a bite. Fishing nearshore wrecks, reefs and hardbottom areas in the Gulf of Mexico is leading to action on a variety of species. […]
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Jul
Fishing Report – Anna Maria Island 7/17/24 With water temps in the upper 80s, Anna Maria Island anglers are finding themselves trying to get in on the early bite to achieve the most action while fishing the inshore waters of Tampa Bay southward to Sarasota Bay. Targeting snook and redfish along mangrove shorelines and oyster […]
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Jun
Jun
Fish early morning, evenings for best hookup chances With scattered thunderstorms from the Gulf — bringing lightning and heavy rains upon Anna Maria Island — anglers are finding themselves having to dodge storms and at times even returning to the dock during morning fishing excursions. And, several occasion this past week some anglers didn’t go […]
Just Reel Fishing Charters Anna Maria Island – Fishing Report 7/16/24 Rainy day fishing and memories from the past It was a cloudy morning in November 1985 — I was 10 — and I sat in the living room getting ready to watch my morning cartoons. I stood in front of the TV and […]
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May
May
Cooler weather causes extended springtime bite Anna Maria Island anglers have be anxiously awaiting the month of May. Cooler than normal temperatures are keeping the springtime bite extended longer than normal. Fishing nearshore structure is proving to be the best bite. Migratory fish such as kingfish, bonita and Spanish mackerel are available. With waters hovering […]
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Apr
Apr
Calm conditions allows anglers to migrate to Gulf for hookups With the winds finally subsiding, Anna Maria Island anglers are finding themselves venturing into the Gulf of Mexico to take advantage of the calm crystal clear waters. Fishing ledges, reefs and wrecks are good places to start as most species of fish gravitate toward these […]
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Jun
Jun
Silver kings remain top targeted species For yet another week tarpon are the highlight for visiting in local anglers when fishing around Anna Maria Island. As these fish are popular to target, you can bet they are receiving quite a bit of pressure as they meander up and down the Gulf beaches of Longboat Key, […]
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May
May
Poinciana, lovebugs and tarpon – the signs of spring in Florida It’s happening again. The poinciana trees are in bloom as their fire red and orange flowers burst open in a radiant display of color. The love bugs are around as they splatter on windshields and grills of vehicles. And if you’re a fisher in […]
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May
May
Fish early morning for cooler air, water temps Springtime fishing is going strong as Anna Maria Island fishers prepare for fishing in May. We should start seeing water temperatures climb into the lower 80s as the month progresses which can affect the fishing — especially in the backcountry. Fishing low-light conditions during morning tides to […]