Category Archives: Fishing Reports

Seize the moment — head out in the Gulf for a variety of species  Anna Maria Island anglers are seizing the moment by venturing out to the nearshore ledges in the Gulf of Mexico on days between cold fronts, when the Gulf waters are tame and tranquil and the warm sun above gently shines down […]

Strong winds, rain and red tide putting a damper on January fishing action  Fishing around Anna Maria Island is requiring some strategy as anglers are fleeing windy days and large areas of water affected by red tide. With back-to-back cold fronts lowing through our area, fishing is challenging due to strong winds and rain. Although […]

New Year, new species to target With temperatures back on the rise, Anna Maria Island fishers are finding themselves back out on the water in search of a bite. Although air temps are hovering in the mid 70s during the day, the water temps are in the upper 50s to mid 60s which is triggering […]

Extreme cold snap slows hot December fishing action    As Anna Maria anglers rush out to test the new fishing tackle they received for Christmas, they are being faced with extreme cold weather and strong winds.  This being the case, targeting fish in our local waters is going to require some patience as well as […]

Red tide looms to the south causing uncertainty for AMI fishers   Fishing around Anna Maria Island is facing a moment of uncertainty as the threat of red tide looms over our heads as it slowly approaches from the south. Areas such as Siesta Key and southern Sarasota Bay are suffering the consequences of toxic […]

Change in weather causes change in bait, locations to catch fish Anna Maria Island anglers braces themselves for winter to finally arrive, which will usher in some new species to target as well as a change in technique and location of how and where to find the fish.  With predicted temperatures in the mid 50s […]

Do your homework to avoid red tide, find success Fishers around AMI are finding themselves going back to the drawing board with the sudden emergence of red tide that is slowly creeping into our waters from the south.  Fishing in the Gulf of Mexico within 15 miles of shore is becoming a tossup, as patches […]

Thanksgiving leftovers come to an end, time to search for a fish dinner As the leftover turkey and other tasty treats from Thanksgiving dwindle to an end, anglers around Anna Maria Island are finding themselves back on the water in search of some action, as well as a few fillets to bring home for dinner. […]

Cold, windy days give fish a break  With colder weather and numerous windy days, both the inshore and offshore species of fish that inhabit the waters surrounding Anna Maria Island are getting a much needed break from anglers. As these fish adjust to the cooler water temps, we can expect both the frequency of the […]

Late season hurricane puts damper on hot fall bite Prior to the blow caused by Hurricane Nicole, fishing around Anna Maria Island was quite good. I anticipate the same once things settle down.  With Just Reel Fishing Charters, I am working the flats for snook, redfish and spotted seatrout near Anna Maria Island and it […]