Inconsistent weather results in consistent fishing action Anna Maria Island fishing remains excellent for yet another week. Despite numerous afternoon rain showers the waters remain clear and the fishing is good. Tarpon season is slowly improving, although the large numbers of fish have yet to show. Still, those eager to tangle with the “silver king” […]
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May
May
Endless fishing possibilities await us in May As we begin the month of May, fishing around Anna Maria Island can have endless possibilities. With water temps still hovering in the mid 70s, inshore fishing is proving to be excellent. Spotted seatrout seem to be dominating the bite. Fishing the lush grass flats of Sarasota Bay […]
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Apr
Apr
As weather continues to improve so does the fishing With some of the best weather of the year upon us, Anna Maria Island fishing is following suit. The inshore bite is proving to be nothing less than excellent. That is, of course, if you’re lucky enough to be in the right spot, on the right […]
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Apr
Apr
Outbreaks of spotted fever surround Anna Maria Island waters Fishing around Anna Maria Island is causing anglers to see spots before their eyes – and the spots are on the spotted seatrout. The local grass flats stretching from the Sunshine State Skyway Bridge south to New Pass are being invaded by the famous spotted seatrout. […]
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Apr
Apr
Inconsistent weather remains consistent on the water Fishing around Anna Maria Island this week remains consistently inconsistent. On warm, calm days, fishing is exceptional, especially in the bays and Intracoastal Waterway. On the windier days during the cold fronts, fishing is sporadic due. There are just too few places to fish out of the wind […]
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Apr
Apr
Spring break is here, but no break from windy days Fishing around Anna Maria Island is producing action for visiting and local anglers despite numerous windy days. And I do mean numerous. Fishing the flats for snook and spotted seatrout is proving to be productive. Using live shiners as bait is attracting attention from both […]
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Mar
Mar
Plenty of fishing despite falling temperatures With yet another blast of cold air up them, Anna Maria fishers brace themselves for more wind and falling water temperatures. But, don’t be discouraged, there is still plenty of fishing action to partake in as long as you are able to target the right species. You may have […]
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Mar
Mar
Cold fronts make for perfect sheepherding conditions As yet another cold front engulfs Anna Maria Island with cold temperatures and windy conditions, visiting and local anglers endure the elements in search of a bite. And luckily, there is one — and in comes in a black and white striped package. Yeah, you guessed it. The […]
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Mar
Mar
March welcomes warm weather, clear waters, great fishing Fishing around Anna Maria Island keeps getting better and better as the days grow warmer and the waters remain clear. Fishing the lush grass flats that carpet the surrounding bays and Intracoastal Waterway is proving to be nothing less than exceptional. Snook season is now open and […]
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Feb
Feb
Sunshine and light breezes perfect combination for success The quality of fishing continues to increase as warm sunny skies and light breezes surround Anna Maria Island. Backwater species — snook, trout and redfish — are gradually making their way back to the grass flats in the bays, rivers and Intracoastal Waterway. Live shiners as bait […]