Fishing may be good near Anna Maria, but now is time to focus on areas to the south In such proximity to the aftermath of hurricane Ian laying severe and utter devastation and displacement to our neighbors to the south and east of us, I hardly find it appropriate to boast about how good the […]
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Just Reel Fishing Charters of Anna Maria Florida offers premier inshore and nearshore live bait charters expertly guided by Capt. Danny Stasny.
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Sep
Sep
Redfish are highlight during rainy September As we find ourselves in the peak of the rainy season, Anna Maria Island angers are enjoying a variety of catches in Anna Maria Sound and the surrounding waters. Schooling redfish are the highlight with several large schools of fish being found throughout the flats. Finding the schools is […]
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Sep
Sep
Frequent rainstorms pushes freshwater, fish from Manatee River With many afternoon and evening thunderstorms, Anna Maria anglers are finding themselves gathering around the mouth of the Manatee River in search of a bite. The result of the massive rainstorms raises the water levels of Lake Manatee to dangerous levels which triggers large releases of fresh […]
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Sep
Sep
Inshore trio — redfish, snook and trout — coming to the hook Fishing around Anna Maria Island in September can have its ups and downs. And with the extreme heat and numerous thunderstorms that seem to pop up out of nowhere, finding that sweet spot when the tides are right and the fish are biting […]
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Nov
Nov
Fall, fall bite starting to settle in The fall bite around Anna Maria Island is really starting to settle in. Fishing along the beaches for migratory fish — mackerel and kingfish — is about as good as it gets. You can expect to encounter schools of bonito and vast amounts of sharks while fishing this […]
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Jan
Jan
Weather, fishing patterns change daily — plan accordingly Fishing around Anna Maria Island is about as predictable as the weather patterns. When the seas are calm, anglers are venturing into the Gulf of Mexico to target snappers, groupers and hogfish. When the cold fronts come and the wind blows, and the Gulf is too rough, […]
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Nov
Nov
Weather cooler, temps drop, migratory hookups increase Water temperatures have dropped slightly around Anna Maria Island but that doesn’t mean the fishing is cooling off. Migratory fish such as Spanish mackerel, jacks and ladyfish are swarming the nearshore structure of the Gulf of Mexico and in Tampa Bay. If you’re looking for some great light-tackle […]
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Nov
Nov
Lower temps doesn’t cool off hot fall fishing action Anglers fishing around Anna Maria Island are enjoying a variety of inshore and offshore fishing as well as some cooler weather. While fishing inshore, the lush grass flats that are present in our waters offer up some great action on catch-and-release species — snook, redfish and […]
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Nov
Nov
Accuracy is key when targeting species near mangrove shorelines Fishing around Anna Maria Island is productive if you don’t mind fishing in the wind. Fishing inside Tampa Bay, tucked up close to mangrove shorelines is producing some good fishing for catch-and-release snook. You can find a few catch-and-release reds mixed in. You want to target […]
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Oct
Oct
Tropical storm puts a damper on hot fall fishing action Prior to Tropical Storm Nestor, fishing around Anna Maria Island was proving to be as good as it gets. With numerous days of no rain and no wind, the inshore and offshore waters were pristine. But the storm put a damper on the quality and […]