Cold fronts bring changes to temps, targeted fish With October bringing in the first cold fronts of the season, Anna Maria Island anglers are anticipating the change the weather as well as the fishing. Depending on how drastic the cold fronts are, will greatly affect what species will be the most apparent. Water temps dropping […]
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Just Reel Fishing Charters Anna Maria Island archived fishing reports. Highlighting fishing near Anna Maria Island and Tampa Bay.
04
Oct
Oct
Planning a visit to the Skyway fishing piers? Required course now in effect Anglers wishing to visit the Sunshine Skyway fishing pier state park for a day of fishing are now required to take a special online course designed to minimize entanglement of fishing line with seabirds as of October 1. If you don’t know, […]
27
Sep
Sep
Look for the birds to find the fish With large amounts of bait fish gathering in Tampa Bay and along the Gulf beaches, Anna Maria Island fishers are seeing an influx of migratory species being caught. Ladyfish and jack crevalle are becoming more prevalent as they follow the bait schools, gorging themselves in preparation for […]
20
Sep
Sep
Wading low tides around sunset is perfect combo for flats fishing hookups With the temperatures still hovering in the mid 90s, Anna Maria Island are finding themselves fishing low-light conditions to beat the heat and enjoy shallow water action. Fishing low tides that bottom out just after sunset can be quite productive in the month […]
13
Sep
Sep
Snook, redfish abundant and taking the hook As we move into September, Anna Maria Island anglers are still licking their wounds caused by Hurricane Idalia. This being said it should be noted — as a reminder of course — that snook are back in season from Sept. 1 through November 31. So, if you’re lucky […]
06
Sep
Sep
Anna Maria Island anglers search for fish after Hurricane Idalia After withstanding our first hurricane of the season, Anna Maria Island anglers are putting the pieces back together before heading back on the water. As the storm surge recedes making it possible for the island to “air out,” most anglers are tending to the […]
30
Aug
Aug
Mangrove snapper invade inshore, offshore waters With hordes of mangrove snapper invading the inshore and nearshore waters surrounding Anna Maria Island, you can bet most anglers are bringing home limits of the tasty fish. Fishing in the passes during the slower stages of the tide works well to achieve your limit of 5 fish per […]
23
Aug
Aug
Keep an eye on the radar, frequent storms popping up Anna Maria Island anglers are seeking shelter now that we are finally starting to see the frequent thunderstorms and rain showers that are typical this time of year. With these storms are opportunities for strong gusts of wind, torrential rain, and most importantly lightning. The […]
16
Aug
Aug
Another week of heat but targetable species are out there For yet another week record breaking temperatures are causing Anna Maria Anglers to brace themselves for the heat. With little to no breeze on the water, fishing in the heat requires some stamina as well as a little shade and plenty of fluids to […]
09
Aug
Aug
Fish to be found if you’re willing to fish in the heat If you plan on fishing in August around Anna Maria Island be prepared to endure the heat. Our waters are host to a variety of targetable species inshore and offshore as long as you’re willing to sweat it out. With bay and inland […]