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 […]
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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
Lyngbya invades local waters effecting water, air quality Anna Maria Island anglers fishing the inland waters Tampa Bay southward to Sarasota Bay are being plagued by expansive floating mats of Lyngbya which is limiting their options on where to fish. Lyngbya is a filamentous cyanobacteria, a blue-green algae. It grows in tropical and subtropical waters […]
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May
May
Fishing Anna Maria May 15, 2024 Plenty of species to target while waiting for full swing tarpon season near Anna Maria As Anna Maria Island anglers anticipate tarpon season, they’re finding themselves with some idle time on their hands while they wait for the mass numbers of fish which have yet to make an appearance. […]
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May
May
Tarpon Fever infects Anna Maria Island Anglers As we settle into the first week of May, you can bet Anna Maria Island anglers have one thing on their mind. They are suffering from a fever. It can only be cured by long hours in the scorching sun scanning the emerald green waters of the Gulf […]
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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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Apr
Apr
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 […]
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Apr
Apr
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 […]
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Apr
Apr
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.