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Mangrove snapper, other species taking the hook despite the heat Fishing around Anna Maria Island is proving to be quite good for mangrove snapper.  With the arrival of the hatch bait, the mangrove snapper are moving into our local waters in respectable numbers. Any area where structure exists — a pier, bridges, sea wall, wreck […]

Fishing around Anna Maria Island remains consistent and is improving as we are on the tail end of the full moon. With strong tides and clean water, all varieties of fish are finding their way to a baited hook.  Fishing inshore is producing some sizzling action on catch-and-release snook and trout. Both species are readily […]

Temperatures and fishing action heat up as we move into summer Fishing around Anna Maria Island is getting downright hot — and the bite is pretty good, too. With temperatures in the low to mid 90s it’s in your best interest to wear the proper attire if you plan on fishing all day. SPF-rated clothing […]

Fish morning, evening to stay out of the heat and get on the best bite

Dodge the storms to pinpoint fish, there’s plenty to catch

For finicky fish carry an assortment of baits to ensure hookups Tarpon seem to be the main attraction in the water surrounding Anna Maria Island for yet another week. Many anglers are suffering from tarpon fever due to spending hours and even days on the water attempting to get a hook up. Schools of fish […]

For yet another week, tarpon are the main attraction for anglers who live in or are visiting West Central Florida.  The surrounding waters of Anna Maria Island, being a prime destination for both the anglers and the tarpon, are getting much attention as of the past few weeks.  Schooling tarpon are being spotted along the […]

The long-awaited migration of tarpon to the waters surrounding Anna Maria Island is beginning to occur, although the real push of fish has yet to arrive.  Targetable schools are here, but are spread out quite thin.  That’s not to say they weren’t being caught this past week, but just not as frequently as they could […]

As tarpon arrive, expect crowds on the water

Tarpon may not have arrived in full force, but other species will keep you occupied