Fish offshore with calm winds, inshore when it whips up
Fishing around Anna Maria Island remains consistent for inshore fishers. As for the offshore anglers, strong winds make it challenging […]
No tricks, only treats for anglers inshore, offshore
The autumn bite around Anna Maria Island is really starting to settle in. Fishing along the beaches for migratory fish […]
Migratory fish — macks, jacks, kings — invade nearshore water
Fall fishing in the nearshore waters of the Gulf of Mexico — within a mile of the beach — is […]
Progressing through fall, migratory species invade local waters
It’s time to start the hunt in the Gulf of Mexico for migratory species. Spanish mackerel, king mackerel and bonito, […]
With autumn in the air, bait plentiful, predators take the hook
A taste of autumn is in the air. Or should I say in the water? The beaches of Anna Maria […]
Pelagics make a showing, live bait, artificials produce hookups
Recent cold fronts have heated up fall fishing. During the past week’s cold fronts, we saw both inshore and offshore […]
Inshore, offshore hookups remain as fall, cooler temps arrive
With overnight and morning air temps in the low- to mid-70s, fishing around Anna Maria Island is getting better as […]
Rain persists, anglers persevere in Anna Maria Island waters
Dodging rain storms remained the trend for yet another week, while anglers working the waters around Anna Maria Island retain […]
Wait out rainstorms to be rewarded with hookups, dinner
If you’re planning a backcountry fishing trip in the waters surrounding Anna Maria Island this month, you’ll want to bring […]
Thunderstorms flush catch-and-release trio from river to hook
Fishing around Anna Maria Island remained consistent despite the fresh water draining from the Manatee River to the bays. The […]