Winds slow Gulf adventures, but inshore fishing remains hot
With water temperatures in the mid- to upper-80s, the summertime bite is settling in nicely around Anna Maria Island. Early […]
Tarpon remain the attraction, but plenty of other species take the hook
Tarpon are the main attraction again for Anna Maria Island. The Gulf beaches, Passage Key inlet and around Egmont Key […]
Fishers swarm AMI waters hoping for ‘king’ hookup
The tarpon bite is full on in the waters of Tampa Bay. And anglers from all over the world are […]
Love is in the air, tarpon are coming to local waters
Maybe the influx of lovebugs indicates love is in the air, but another special event is occurring. And who doesn’t […]
AMI reputation for great fishing holds strong
Fishing the waters surrounding Anna Maria Island is living up to its reputation for excellence. In 1951, when the first […]
Inshore slam — snook, redfish, trout — all go catch-and-release
If you haven’t heard yet, I’m going to tell you now: Due to the large quantities of fish killed during […]
May brings more catch-and-release fishing restrictions
Conservation is the name of the game. So if you’re looking to put fish in the cooler, your options just […]
Fishing inshore, offshore AMI remains hot all over
With conditions near perfect, fishing around Anna Maria Island is good all over. The waters are nearly gin clear, which […]
Cooler water temps don’t cool down fishing
With slightly cooler water temps than normal, the spring fishing is going strong. Fishing offshore brings a variety of fish […]
Springtime fishing is as good as it gets for island anglers
Springtime fishing around Anna Maria Island is impressive. Inshore and offshore fishing is providing some of the best action of […]