As weather continues to improve so does the fishing With some of the best weather of the year upon us, Anna Maria Island fishing is following suit. The inshore bite is proving to be nothing less than excellent. That is, of course, if you’re lucky enough to be in the right spot, on the right […]
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.
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Apr
Apr
Outbreaks of spotted fever surround Anna Maria Island waters Fishing around Anna Maria Island is causing anglers to see spots before their eyes – and the spots are on the spotted seatrout. The local grass flats stretching from the Sunshine State Skyway Bridge south to New Pass are being invaded by the famous spotted seatrout. […]
11
Apr
Apr
Inconsistent weather remains consistent on the water Fishing around Anna Maria Island this week remains consistently inconsistent. On warm, calm days, fishing is exceptional, especially in the bays and Intracoastal Waterway. On the windier days during the cold fronts, fishing is sporadic due. There are just too few places to fish out of the wind […]
04
Apr
Apr
Spring break is here, but no break from windy days Fishing around Anna Maria Island is producing action for visiting and local anglers despite numerous windy days. And I do mean numerous. Fishing the flats for snook and spotted seatrout is proving to be productive. Using live shiners as bait is attracting attention from both […]
28
Mar
Mar
Plenty of fishing despite falling temperatures With yet another blast of cold air up them, Anna Maria fishers brace themselves for more wind and falling water temperatures. But, don’t be discouraged, there is still plenty of fishing action to partake in as long as you are able to target the right species. You may have […]
20
Mar
Mar
Cold fronts make for perfect sheepherding conditions As yet another cold front engulfs Anna Maria Island with cold temperatures and windy conditions, visiting and local anglers endure the elements in search of a bite. And luckily, there is one — and in comes in a black and white striped package. Yeah, you guessed it. The […]
14
Mar
Mar
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. […]
04
Mar
Mar
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 […]
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Feb
Feb
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 […]
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Feb
Feb
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 […]