Rain dampens fishing action, darkens local waters With millions of gallons of freshwater flowing out of the Manatee River and into Anna Maria Sound, Anna Maria Island anglers can’t help but notice the color of the water. The closer you get to the Manatee River, the darker the water seems to get. In fact, you […]
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Just Reel Fishing Charters of Anna Maria Island offers premier inshore and nearshore live bait charters expertly guided by Capt. Danny Stasny.
Shorter gag grouper season provides small window for hookups Anna Maria Island anglers are flocking to their favorite grouper spots in state waters to cash in on the short gag grouper season. Gag grouper season opened September 1 and ends at 12:01 on September 16. An executive order issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]