Monthly Archives: April 2024

Fishing Report April 24, 2024

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 […]

Fishing Report April 17, 2024

Fishing action heats up at tail end of April With hopes that the constant winds and cold fronts are going to subside, Anna Maria Island fishers anticipate a good bite for the tail end of April. A water temperatures rise we should see an influx of fish — especially snook — filtering out of the […]

Fishing Report April 10, 2024

Spotted seatrout are the highlight of April fishing As we settle into the second week of April, Anna Maria Island flats fishers are enjoying targeting spotted seatrout throughout the lush grass flats from the Sunshine Skyway Bridge south to Sarasota Bay.  Areas such as Tampa Bay, Miguel Bay, Terra Ceia Bay, Anna Maria Sound and […]

Fishing Report April 3, 2024

After weeks of strong winds and frequent cold fronts, Anna Maria Island anglers are anxiously awaiting a more consistent weather pattern and some exceptional April fishing.