Fish early — fish more accommodating, easier on angler Fishing around Anna Maria Island remains productive despite the heat and the 90 degree water temperatures. Fishing early morning around sunrise is most favorable when the winds are calm and the tide is right. Not to mention that it’s slightly cooler than trying to fish at […]
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Aug
Aug
Temps still hot, fishing results in mixed bag Despite water temps in the high 80s, flats fishing is still productive as long as you fish early morning as opposed to midday. Spotted seatrout and catch-and-release snook seem to be the predominant bite, especially during swift-moving, early morning tides. Redfish are present, although the numbers of […]
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Aug
Aug
Brave the heat to hook up inshore, nearshore and offshore If you can deal with the heat, there is some great fishing in store around Anna Maria Island and it’s surrounding waters. Venturing offshore is resulting in numerous snappers — yellowtail and mangrove. Keeper and red grouper are being caught with some consistency. And […]
Tropical Storms and bad etiquette can ruin a day of fishing Fishing around Anna Maria Island is proving to be slightly challenging in the wake of Tropical Storm Emily. Our clear emerald green waters are now the color of iced tea — since we are in the south I guess its “sweet tea.” Anyway, persistence and […]
Correct tide and bait produces productive fishing Fishing around Anna Maria is proving to be consistently good for those willing to go out and brave the heat. I am noticing that a couple of factors fall into play though. For one, a swift moving tide is definitely in your favor. In fact, I’ve noticed […]
Hot weather, fishing requires preparation for a successful outing Fishing around Anna Maria Island remains hot for yet another week. If you’re planning on spending time on the water this month, plan accordingly. First, be ready to catch fish. Second, make sure you protect yourself from the sweltering conditions that are in store for […]
Storms put a damper on afternoon fishing, morning fishing remains hot Although the afternoon outgoing tides look nothing less than stellar for fishing the flats, the pop-up thunderstorms we are experiencing are making it tough to be out on the water. Don’t be discouraged — the morning tides are producing a bite. I’m finding […]
Intense heat, humidity and fishing spell out summertime The humidity is up, the heat is intense and the fishing is following suit. Whether inshore or offshore, there is plenty of productive fishing. Red grouper, snappers and permit are being caught around nearshore and offshore structure. Also in these areas are flounder, goliath grouper and […]
Winds, rain from Tropical Storm Cindy put brief damper on fishing action Despite the daily thunderstorms and frequent windy days caused by tropical storm Cindy, fishing around Anna Maria Island is still managing to put smiles on visiting and local anglers alike. Fishing inshore is slightly challenging although spotted seatrout and catch-and-release snook are […]
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Jun
Jun
Rainy weather stops, fishing action returns to normal Well, after a week-long soaking of rain and thunderstorms, fishing around Anna Maria Island is finally starting to fall back into it’s summertime pattern. Fishing the flats for catch-and-release snook and spotted seatrout is proving to be effective. For the snook, mangrove shorelines where good tidal […]