Summer-like weather heats up nearshore, inshore fishing
Fishing around Anna Maria Island is finally falling into the true summertime pattern — although the official June 21 start of summer is two weeks off. Tarpon are finally — although a little late — making a fair showing. The numbers of fish are increasing by the day. Flats fishing for catch-and-release snook is providing […]
Wind reduces number of silver king hookups, back country fishing still good
Despite wind and thunderstorms, fishing around Anna Maria Island remains consistent. Tarpon is on most angler’s agendas, although windy conditions make it difficult to target them. Catches are occurring in the passes and along the beaches near Tampa Bay, where live crabs, threadfin herring and large shiners are working as bait. In the backcountry, spotted […]
Fishing inshore and near as hot as temps
The fishing is heating up much like the weather. Fishing the flats for redfish, spotted seatrout and catch-and-release snook is in full swing. You also can start finding snook in the passes and along the beaches during calm mornings or evenings. Fishing offshore is heating up with reports of blackfin tuna, cobia, permit and king […]
Calming winds result in great fishing in bays, Gulf
Aside from the afternoon sea breeze, it looks as if the recent strong winds have finally subsided, which is great for fishing around Anna Maria Island. The anticipation of tarpon fishing is on everyone’s minds, although the large groups of fish have yet to show. A few catches are being reported, mainly from the south […]
Fishing – 05-03-2017
Inshore, offshore fishing heats up with rising temps It may not be summer, but it sure is hot. And the fishing is fired up around Anna Maria Island — holding strong in both the backcountry and offshore. Flats fishing for catch-and-release snook is pretty darn good as long as the tide is moving. The […]
Inshore, nearshore anglers hook up fish aplenty
Despite an abundance of boaters throughout our region — just like traffic on the roads — the waterways also see increased use in high season and fishing around Anna Maria Island is putting smiles on anglers’ faces. The inshore bite on snook and spotted seatrout is especially good, with daily limits on trout and plenty […]
Clear waters, perfect weather results in opposite reaction
Although the weather is beautiful and the waters are clear, fishing around Anna Maria Island is challenging. Some blame it on the recent cold front, others blame it on the full moon. Well, whatever it is, a good catch was tough to come by in the past week. That said, the weather pattern we are […]
Winds, slight temp drop can’t stop steady fishing action
With the winds blowing up to 25 mph for what seems like an eternity, fishing around Anna Maria Island is maintaining a steady bite for the determined angler or those who just don’t know better. Spotted seatrout are being found in respectable numbers throughout the flats of Anna Maria Sound and Sarasota Bay. Free-lining live […]
Fishing – 04-05-2017
Spring fishing results in rallies all around Fishing around Anna Maria Island is finally exceptional. Whether fishing inshore for snook, reds and trout or venturing offshore for permit and kingfish, anglers are returning to the dock with smiles on their faces and plenty of bragging rights. Fishing the flats for snook is wide-open. Free-lining […]
Spring fishing action, temps on the rise
Fishing around Anna Maria Island is shaping up again after a quick, passing cold front —hopefully the last cold weather as we greet spring. We’re seeing water temps are on a steady rise and the fishing results, too. Respectable numbers of snook are taking up residence on grass flats awaiting the large bait schools coming […]