Flexibility is key to local fishing success
Fishing around Anna Maria Island is holding steady to its wintertime pattern, which means you need to be flexible when […]
Winter winds determine where to fish, what to target
Fishing around Anna Maria Island is following its typical wintertime pattern. When the seas are calm, it’s a good time […]
Despite cold weather, fishing starts off hot in January
In spite of cold fronts sweeping down from the north early in 2019, fishing around Anna Maria Island remains consistent […]
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. […]