Trying to reason with hurricane season Amidst the devastation and destruction left in the path of both Helene and Milton, finding the motivation to go fishing is still somewhat out of reach as we all desperately cling to what we have with nothing more than a glimmer of hope of experiencing any kind of normalcy […]
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Anna Maria Island Fishing Reports from Captain Danny Stasny of Just Reel Fishing Charters located at 5325 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach Fl on Anna Maria Island.
09
Oct
Oct
Fishing far from people’s minds as recovery from Hurricane Helene takes priority Before I make an attempt to even talk about fishing, I wish to express my deepest sympathies to all of the locals on Anna Maria Island and their neighboring coastal areas such as Cortez, Palma Sola, Flamingo Cay, Longboat Key and all the […]
25
Sep
Sep
Get out and fish before our next tropical wave Anna Maria Island anglers are taking advantage of a break in the weather to get out and do as much fishing as possible before another tropical wave settles in over west central Florida. After millions of gallons of freshwater were released from Lake Manatee over the […]
18
Sep
Sep
Brief break from rain allows anglers to hook up inshore, offshore With a slight reprieve from the constant thunderstorms we’ve been experiencing Anna Maria Island anglers are eagerly getting out on the water to experience some of what September fishing in West Central Florida has to offer. With American red snapper recreational season open on […]
11
Sep
Sep
Rain dampens fishing action, darkens local waters With millions of gallons of freshwater flowing out of the Manatee River and into Anna Maria Sound, Anna Maria Island anglers can’t help but notice the color of the water. The closer you get to the Manatee River, the darker the water seems to get. In fact, you […]
04
Sep
Sep
Shorter gag grouper season provides small window for hookups Anna Maria Island anglers are flocking to their favorite grouper spots in state waters to cash in on the short gag grouper season. Gag grouper season opened September 1 and ends at 12:01 on September 16. An executive order issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife […]
28
Aug
Aug
Just Reel Fishing Charters Fishing Report – Anna Maria Island 8/28/24 With yet another round of heavy thunderstorms this past week, Anna Maria Island anglers are not only having trouble navigating on the island but being out on the open water. The vast amounts of rainwater funneling out of the Manatee River is keeping our […]
21
Aug
Aug
Just Reel Fishing Charters Anna Maria Island – Fishing Report 8/21/24 With the inshore waters surrounding Anna Maria Island showing a slow recovery after the record-breaking rainfall and winds from Hurricane Debby, many anglers are finding themselves migrating to the nearshore and offshore waters in the Gulf of Mexico to find a consistent bite. Targeting […]
15
Aug
Aug
Anna Maria Island Fishing August 15, 2024 After the record-breaking rainfall and prolonged effects of Tropical Storm Debby, Anna Maria Island anglers are sporadically making their way back on the water to find a bite. With mass volumes of freshwater pouring out of the Manatee River into Anna Maria Sound, you can bet the pattern […]
07
Aug
Aug
Fishing Report 8/7/24 Anglers fishing around Anna Maria Island in August are packing plenty of liquids in the cooler prior to heading out on the water with hopes of staying hydrated while in the scorching summer sun. Having plenty of cold, bottled waters and Gatorade on the boat is a must. The August heat can […]