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 […]
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Just Reel Fishing Charters Anna Maria Island archived fishing reports. Highlighting fishing near Anna Maria Island and Tampa Bay.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Jul
Jul
Fishing Report Anna Maria Island – 7/31/24 With the water temps in the Gulf of Mexico and the bays reaching upwards of 90 degrees, Anna Maria Island anglers are fishing early to beat the heat and find fish that will bite. Targeting and hooking spotted seatrout, redfish and catch-and-release snook is requiring a little patience […]
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Jul
Jul
Fishing Report Anna Maria 7/24/24 With water temperatures hovering in the upper 80s and lower 90s on some days, Anna Maria Island anglers are finding themselves migrating to deeper water to find a bite. Fishing nearshore wrecks, reefs and hardbottom areas in the Gulf of Mexico is leading to action on a variety of species. […]
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Jul
Jul
Fishing Report – Anna Maria Island 7/17/24 With water temps in the upper 80s, Anna Maria Island anglers are finding themselves trying to get in on the early bite to achieve the most action while fishing the inshore waters of Tampa Bay southward to Sarasota Bay. Targeting snook and redfish along mangrove shorelines and oyster […]
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Jun
Jun
Fish early morning, evenings for best hookup chances With scattered thunderstorms from the Gulf — bringing lightning and heavy rains upon Anna Maria Island — anglers are finding themselves having to dodge storms and at times even returning to the dock during morning fishing excursions. And, several occasion this past week some anglers didn’t go […]
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May
May
Fishing Anna Maria May 15, 2024 Plenty of species to target while waiting for full swing tarpon season near Anna Maria As Anna Maria Island anglers anticipate tarpon season, they’re finding themselves with some idle time on their hands while they wait for the mass numbers of fish which have yet to make an appearance. […]
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May
May
Cooler weather causes extended springtime bite Anna Maria Island anglers have be anxiously awaiting the month of May. Cooler than normal temperatures are keeping the springtime bite extended longer than normal. Fishing nearshore structure is proving to be the best bite. Migratory fish such as kingfish, bonita and Spanish mackerel are available. With waters hovering […]