With water temperatures in the mid-to-upper 80s, the summertime bite is settling in nicely around Anna Maria Island. Early morning catch-and-release snook fishing is worthy of attempting, as many schooley-size males are on the flats, feeding before they begin migrating towards the beaches and passes to spawn. Catch-and-release spotted seatrout action is maintaining as the […]
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Fishing Reports
Tarpon remain the main attraction around Anna Maria, but plenty of other species taking the hook
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Jun
Jun
Tarpon are the main attraction for yet another week around Anna Maria Island. Fishing around the Gulf beaches and in the passes of Passage Key inlet and Egmont Key is producing some stellar action. Live past crabs or live threadfin herring seem to be the go-to baits, although switching presentations may not be a bad […]
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Jun
Jun
Visitors flock to Anna Maria Island waters in hopes of a hookup As the tarpon bite is now in full swing, anglers from all over the world are visiting Anna Maria Island with hopes of an encounter with the elusive silver king. Fishing the Gulf beaches of Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key as well […]
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May
May
Love is in the air and tarpon are in local waters
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May
May
Fishing the waters surrounding Anna Maria Island is proving to live up to the reputation of excellent fishing. Fishing inshore is providing action on catch-and-release species such as snook, redfish and spotted seatrout. The snook bite by far outweighs the redfish and trout bite, but that seems to be typical for our area. We just […]
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May
May
Inshore slam, snook, redfish and trout are catch-and-release until 2020 If you haven’t heard yet, I’m going to tell you now. Due to large quantities of fish being killed during the red tide bloom of 2018, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has concluded that a mandatory closure of snook, redfish and spotted seatrout […]
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May
May
May brings changes to catch-and-release species As we transition from spring to summer you can expect fishing to heat up around Anna Maria Island. Catch-and-release snook fishing is stellar on the flats right now, and will soon be hot along the gulf beaches. As we progress through the month of May, the snook will migrate […]
01
May
May
With conditions near perfect, fishing around Anna Maria Island is good both inshore and offshore. The waters are close to being gin clear which can be enjoyable while fishing. I’m finding myself hypnotized while cruising slowly around the flats of Tampa Bay as I look down from my tower into the clear waters. On some […]
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Apr
Apr
With slightly cooler water temps than normal, the spring fishing is still going strong as we proceed toward summer. Fishing offshore is host to a variety of fish — tuna, kingfish, permit, snappers and grouper. Inshore fishing is host to just about as many species — snook, redfish, trout, Spanish mackerel and flounder. Large quantities […]
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Mar
Mar
Fishing around Anna Maria Island is finally settling into its springtime pattern. Despite a few mild cold fronts, fishing inshore and offshore is really heating up. Catch-and-release snook are dominating the inshore bite for those looking to bend a rod. Shallow grass flats adjacent to mangrove shorelines are holding exceptional numbers of linesiders as they […]