Just Reel Fishing Charters – Anna Maria Fishing Report 7/10/24 4th of July Festivities are over, now it’s time to fish After recovering from mass amounts of alcohol, BBQ and small explosives, Anna Maria Island anglers are starting to creep out into our local waters to do some fishing. With multitudes of people from all […]
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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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Jul
Jul
Just Reel Fishing Charters – Anna Maria Fishing Report 7-3-24 Mangrove snapper making late arrival, plenty of other species to be caught As we settle into the first week of July, Anna Maria Island anglers are still anticipating the arrival of mangrove snapper. Typically, we should already be seeing mangoes around the passes and bridges, […]
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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 […]
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Apr
Apr
Calm conditions allows anglers to migrate to Gulf for hookups With the winds finally subsiding, Anna Maria Island anglers are finding themselves venturing into the Gulf of Mexico to take advantage of the calm crystal clear waters. Fishing ledges, reefs and wrecks are good places to start as most species of fish gravitate toward these […]
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Apr
Apr
After weeks of strong winds and frequent cold fronts, Anna Maria Island anglers are anxiously awaiting a more consistent weather pattern and some exceptional April fishing.
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Mar
Mar
Find shelter during windy days to find hookups With it being windy more than not, Anna Maria Island anglers are finding themselves braving rough seas. But fishers are determined to get out on the water to enjoy the springtime bite. Finding sheltered areas in the back bays, rivers and creeks is a great wat to […]
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Mar
Mar
Fishing around Anna Maria Island this March can be categorized as hot and cold. With temperatures reaching into the mid 80s on most days, many inshore species are beginning to creep out of their wintertime haunts to feed on the bait schools that are migrating into Tampa Bay and the surrounding waters. Since these fish […]
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Mar
Mar
Spring nears, back country fishing heats up With springtime right around the corner, Anna Maria Island anglers are anticipating excellent backcountry fishing. With a slightly cooler winter than normal, the snook are beginning to creep out of their wintertime haunts and are eager to feast on live shiners. Although the large quantities of linesiders have […]