Spring-like weather early in 2019 displaces winter fishing
Fishing is exceptional thanks to the spring-like conditions on Anna Maria Island in January. Whether inshore, nearshore or offshore, there […]
Windy days put damper on holiday fishing
Although most Anna Maria Island fishers are waiting out day after day of wind, those who persevere and duck into […]
The gift of fishing — the perfect present for young and old
I think Santa Claus gave us an early Christmas present. In my travels throughout the waters of Palma Sola Bay, […]
Transitional weather results in different species to target
With cold from the north becoming more frequent, you might say fishing is in a transitional phase, but it remains […]
As weather cools, switch baits to continue hooking up
Fishing around Anna Maria Island is showing signs of a change. With cold fronts becoming more consistent, water temps are […]
Fish catches vary with changes in weather
Fishing around Anna Maria Island remains good — as long as you’re fishing east toward the Manatee River and the […]
Tampa Bay gives sanctuary to inshore fish, anglers get action
Fishing north of Anna Maria Island proves to be excellent despite the patches of red tide persisting to the south. […]
Be thankful for excellent fishing east of Anna Maria Island
Although red tide lingers around the shores of Anna Maria Island, fishing to the east remains quite good. In fact, […]
Gamble on fishing, Gulf pays off in spite of red tide
Although patches of red tide still exist in the Gulf of Mexico east of Anna Maria Island, fall fishing is […]
Head north for consistent action, ‘exceptional’ snook bite
Fishing to the north of Anna Maria Island remains consistent in the vast waters of Tampa Bay. Catch-and-release snook and […]