Bridging anglers, science: Tagging strengthens conservation
With fall cooling the air and waters, Anna Maria Island anglers are eager to get out and enjoy what this […]
Cooler weather brings high fish activity to local water
Early morning action in the Gulf of Mexico along the beaches remains a hot bite for another week around Anna […]
Cool weather settles in, migratory fishing action heats up
With fall settling in around Anna Maria Island, migratory species are on top of the agenda for anglers. During the […]
Autumn fishing heats as air/water temperatures cool down
Fall fishing is firing off around Anna Maria Island as anglers make it a priority to get out on the […]
Cooler temps bring migratory species to AMI waters
As water temperatures slowly drop around Anna Maria Island, the fishing really heats up. Water temps approaching 90 degrees — […]
Mack attack — Spanish mackerel invade local waters
You can bet on a catch. With a large influx of bait fish like scaled sardines and threadfin herring surrounding […]
Fall equinox arrives, launching great AMI fishing patterns
As we settle into the fourth week of September, some Anna Maria Island anglers are asking, “Did the fall equinox […]
Gag grouper season shuts down, anglers focus on linesiders
With gag grouper season having come and gone, Anna Maria Island anglers are focusing their efforts on the shallows in […]
Mourning the loss of a beloved captain
The fishing community of Anna Maria Island is mourning the loss of one of its beloved charter captains after his […]
Manatee River flushes fresh water, pushing fish into bays
After several days of substantial rainfall, Anna Maria Island anglers are getting back on the water to find a bite. […]

















