Tag Archives: fishing

No break in heat, fishing action Although fishing in July around Anna Maria Island can be productive, high air and water temperatures can deter even the most motivated anglers. Those willing to brave the heat are scheduling their fishing sessions during the cooler parts of the day. Fishing early morning at first light until 10 […]

Heat, mangrove snapper two things to look forward to in July  Anna Maria Island anglers are bracing for the heat of summer as we settle into the month of July.  Typically, mangrove snapper capture the spotlight in July, as they can be found in the Gulf of Mexico around the artificial reefs and throughout Tampa […]

Snook, redfish, trout and mangrove snapper round out June fishing action Despite having to dodge some pop-up thunderstorms here and there, Anna Maria Island anglers are finding the inshore bite to be good.  With water temperatures reaching the mid 80s, catch-and-release snook fishing is proving to be the best inshore bite.  Whether fishing the flats […]

New moon signals the return of the silver king – tarpon return after offshore spawn With the arrival of the new moon, tarpon anglers are venturing back into the Gulf of Mexico in anticipation of the return of tarpon as they return from their offshore spawning grounds. Typically, when the fish return, the bite can […]

Silver kings vacate local waters, other species targetable until their return With a sudden vacancy of tarpon along the beaches due to the last full moon, which occurred on June 4, anglers hunting these large trophy fish are finding themselves traveling long distances to find targetable schools. As a result, the fish that are still […]

Silver kings arrive, other catches still taking the bait Fishing around Anna Maria Island is proving to be quite good especially with the much anticipated arrival of tarpon as they migrate along the coast in preparation to spawn. Many anglers are dedicating all of their fishing time to target these elusive fish.  Patrolling the beaches […]

Windy conditions and round seas puts a damper on hot April fishing near Anna Maria Island With strong winds and rough seas, many anglers around Anna Maria Island are deciding to stay off the water until conditions improve. In the back country, many areas of water are cloudy due to being stirred up with the […]

Warm temps, clear water and gator trout — AMI April trifecta April fishing around Anna Maria Island is shaping up nicely.  With almost zero rainfall, the bays and inland waters are about as clear and emerald green as they can get —especially along the beaches.  Anglers are enjoying mild 78-degree water temperatures, which are perfectly […]

On my Just Reel charters, I am frequenting any springtime trout spot, which is paying off well for my clients. Many trout — 18-20 inches — are being caught while free-lining live shiners. In some areas, it’s getting hard to keep bait on the hook — the bite is so frequent.