Category Archives: Fishing Reports

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.

Fishing Report March 14, 2018

Warm weather or cold weather, fishing remains hot around Anna Maria Island Local and visiting anglers are experiencing both end of the spectrum of fishing while venturing out into the waters surrounding Anna Maria Island. Spring-like conditions — where mild temperatures in the low 80s are prevalent — is providing excellent action on the flats. […]

Fishing Report March 4, 2018

March welcomes warm weather, clear waters, great fishing Fishing around Anna Maria Island keeps getting better and better as the days grow warmer and the waters remain clear. Fishing the lush grass flats that carpet the surrounding bays and Intracoastal Waterway is proving to be nothing less than exceptional. Snook season is now open and […]

Fishing Report February 28, 2018

Sunshine and light breezes perfect combination for success The quality of fishing continues to increase as warm sunny skies and light breezes surround Anna Maria Island. Backwater species — snook, trout and redfish — are gradually making their way back to the grass flats in the bays, rivers and Intracoastal Waterway. Live shiners as bait […]

Fishing Report February 21, 2018

February fishing action as hot as the temperature With temperatures in the mid 80s in mid February, Anna Maria Island fishers are enjoying springtime conditions. God, I love it down here in Florida. Water temps are on the rise, which is allowing the flats to host some excellent fishing, particularly for those targeting snook and […]

Fishing Report February 14, 2018

Fog might put a damper on boating, but not fishing Well, how about that fog? Yes, I was fortunate to have charters numerous days and go fishing in near-zero visibility. It’s not that the fog affects the fishing one way or the other, but it sure makes it hard to get around. And, remember, go […]

Fishing Report January 31, 2018

Wintertime fishing productive inshore, offshore for Just Reel fishing charters When fishing around Anna Maria Island with Just Reel fishing charters, we are following the wintertime pattern for yet another week. Spring doesn’t arrive until March 20. With water temperatures both in the bays and in the Gulf of Mexico striving to reach the upper […]

Fishing Report February 7, 2018

Winter might last another six weeks, but fishing is heating up Fishing around Anna Maria Island is providing some good wintertime action, especially between cold fronts. Most everyone is using live shrimp as bait as it seems to be the top ticket for a variety of species. Casting shrimp under docks and residential canals is […]

Fishing Report January 31, 2018

Wintertime fishing productive inshore, offshore Fishing around Anna Maria Island with Just Reel fishing charters continues to follow a wintertime pattern for yet another week. Spring doesn’t arrive until March 20. With water temperatures both in the bays and in the Gulf of Mexico striving to reach the upper 50s, fishing may require a little […]

Fishing Report January 24, 2018

Don’t let the cold weather put a damper on your fishing plans After experiencing some of the coldest weather of the year, it’s hard not to get discouraged when trying to catch some fish. But, you’re in luck. Wintertime fishing around Anna Maria Island can be quite productive if you practice some tried and true […]

Fishing Report January 17, 2018

Careful timing can put you on the trail of fish Fishing around the barrage of cold fronts we are experiencing can be quite good — if pick the right days. You can pick your fish. You can pick your days. And the days have to be the calm ones in between fronts. A lot of […]