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Summer Fishing is in Full Swing by
Mike Turner
(6/12/2021)
June fishing provides many opportunities and sometimes deciding which fish to target is the challenge. I have had a lot of success with Tarpon, Snook, Spotted Sea Trout, Mangrove Snapper, and Gag Grouper.
June fishing provides many opportunities and sometimes deciding which fish to target is the challenge. I have had a lot of success with Tarpon, Snook, Spotted Sea Trout, Mangrove Snapper, and Gag Grouper.
Anna Maria Island Feb Fishing Report by
Matt Ercoli
(2/23/2018)
Spring Fishing In Full Swing with warming temperatures.
Spring Fishing In Full Swing with warming temperatures.
Fall Beach Fishing Anna Maria Island is HOT by
Taylor Cowieson
(11/06/2017)
Large schools of bait off the beach bring the predators in to feed heavily before winter. Fast action fishing.
Large schools of bait off the beach bring the predators in to feed heavily before winter. Fast action fishing.
Anna Maria Island Fishing Charters March 27th-April 9th 2017 Report by
Kyle Taylor
(4/11/2017)
During the first week of April we seen strong winds all week, starting out of the south at 20-25 knots then ending the week with a strong 20-25 knot winds out of the north as a cool front passed over our area.
During the first week of April we seen strong winds all week, starting out of the south at 20-25 knots then ending the week with a strong 20-25 knot winds out of the north as a cool front passed over our area.
Anna Maria Island Fishing Charters March 13th-26th 2017 Report by
Kyle Taylor
(3/26/2017)
Cold to HOT... We started the second week of March with the remits of a significant cold front that pushed though the region, leaving us water water temperatures in the high 50's. The week prior we had water temperatures in the mid
Cold to HOT... We started the second week of March with the remits of a significant cold front that pushed though the region, leaving us water water temperatures in the high 50's. The week prior we had water temperatures in the mid
Anna Maria Island Fishing Charters March 1st-12th 2017 Report by
Kyle Taylor
(3/12/2017)
This reporting period has seen its ups and downs as far as the water temperature. We started the 1st week off in March with water temperatures reaching 78
This reporting period has seen its ups and downs as far as the water temperature. We started the 1st week off in March with water temperatures reaching 78
Anna Maria Island Spring Fishing Update by
Matt Ercoli
(3/03/2017)
With the weather being Spring like conditions, fishing has been real hot!
With the weather being Spring like conditions, fishing has been real hot!
Winter Fishing in Full Swing! by
Matt Ercoli
(1/30/2017)
This winter has been like fall fishing conditions, both inshore & off.
This winter has been like fall fishing conditions, both inshore & off.
Anna Maria Island 2017 Fishing Update by
Matt Ercoli
(1/06/2017)
Winter fishing is on fire, both inshore & offshore!
Winter fishing is on fire, both inshore & offshore!
Anna Maria Island Fishing Charters Oct 9th - 23rd Report by
Kyle Taylor
(10/30/2016)
Well the past two weeks we have seen a persistent 15 knot north-east wind for the past two weeks which has made fishing challenging at times. The wind has made it especially tough sometimes to go and get bait out in the middle of Tampa Bay, as we faced a 3 foot tight chop of waves. Taking that into
Well the past two weeks we have seen a persistent 15 knot north-east wind for the past two weeks which has made fishing challenging at times. The wind has made it especially tough sometimes to go and get bait out in the middle of Tampa Bay, as we faced a 3 foot tight chop of waves. Taking that into
Anna Maria Island Fishing Charters Sept 26th - Oct 8th Report by
Kyle Taylor
(10/08/2016)
Well the past two weeks have been trying to say the least, between the red tide and Hurricane Matthew we have seen our fair share of natural "adversities" over the past two weeks. We will start off with the red tide issue, the red tide did not dramatically affect
Well the past two weeks have been trying to say the least, between the red tide and Hurricane Matthew we have seen our fair share of natural "adversities" over the past two weeks. We will start off with the red tide issue, the red tide did not dramatically affect
Anna Maria Island Fishing Charters September 12th -25th Report by
Kyle Taylor
(9/25/2016)
A touch of Fall... Fishing has been pretty good as we officially make our way into the fall season. Although the weather has not seemed to cool down much you can definitely tell that the fish have started to fall into their fall pattern. Bait has been plentiful out off the
A touch of Fall... Fishing has been pretty good as we officially make our way into the fall season. Although the weather has not seemed to cool down much you can definitely tell that the fish have started to fall into their fall pattern. Bait has been plentiful out off the
Anna Maria Island Fishing Charters August 29th - September 11th Report by
Kyle Taylor
(9/11/2016)
Well the last part of August and the 1st couple days of September were a washout as Hurricane Hemine brought record amounts of rain and gusty winds for most of the week. Prior to Hemine fishing was pretty good and we had no complaints. After Hemine brought record rain fall amounts it took a couple days for the fish to get back into their normal state. The bite...
Well the last part of August and the 1st couple days of September were a washout as Hurricane Hemine brought record amounts of rain and gusty winds for most of the week. Prior to Hemine fishing was pretty good and we had no complaints. After Hemine brought record rain fall amounts it took a couple days for the fish to get back into their normal state. The bite...
Anna Maria Island Fishing Charters August 15th - 28th Repor by
Kyle Taylor
(8/28/2016)
Schools back in session... This is the time of year when the little ones head back to school and typical we start to slow down, but I've been still pretty busy and the fish have been busy as well. Bait is still plentiful and can be found on almost any grass
Schools back in session... This is the time of year when the little ones head back to school and typical we start to slow down, but I've been still pretty busy and the fish have been busy as well. Bait is still plentiful and can be found on almost any grass
Anna Maria Island Fishing Charters August 1st - 14th Report by
Kyle Taylor
(8/14/2016)
Well, the past two weeks we have seen a low pressure system that sat on top of Anna Maria Island and Florida for six days straight. The low pressure system brought daily rain and dropped the water temperature considerably in some areas. In most of the areas I...
Well, the past two weeks we have seen a low pressure system that sat on top of Anna Maria Island and Florida for six days straight. The low pressure system brought daily rain and dropped the water temperature considerably in some areas. In most of the areas I...
Anna Maria Island Fishing Charters July 4th-16th Report by
Kyle Taylor
(7/16/2016)
Summer is here to stay for the next couple months, which means the small bait has shown up. We have all the small bait (pilchards) you want on the flats around Anna Maria Island, just make sure you are throwing a 1/4" mesh net or you will have a Christmas
Summer is here to stay for the next couple months, which means the small bait has shown up. We have all the small bait (pilchards) you want on the flats around Anna Maria Island, just make sure you are throwing a 1/4" mesh net or you will have a Christmas
Anna Maria Island Fishing Charters May 16th - June 4th Report by
Kyle Taylor
(6/04/2016)
That's how fishing has been the past couple weeks...on fire. First of all, I'm sorry I haven't posted a report in a couple weeks, I've been extremely busy fishing and on most days fishing double trips.
That's how fishing has been the past couple weeks...on fire. First of all, I'm sorry I haven't posted a report in a couple weeks, I've been extremely busy fishing and on most days fishing double trips.
Anna Maria Island Fishing Charters April 25th- 30th Report by
Kyle Taylor
(4/30/2016)
We started out the week on the back side of the Full Moon which left us with great tides at the beginning of the week and then towards the middle and end of the week I had to move my trips to the early to late afternoon
We started out the week on the back side of the Full Moon which left us with great tides at the beginning of the week and then towards the middle and end of the week I had to move my trips to the early to late afternoon
Anna Maria Island Fishing Charters April 18th- 23th Report by
Kyle Taylor
(4/24/2016)
This week started out a little slow after another cold front passed through the area late last week, but as we went through the week and temperatures rebounded the fishing did as well. The bait has not moved from previous
This week started out a little slow after another cold front passed through the area late last week, but as we went through the week and temperatures rebounded the fishing did as well. The bait has not moved from previous
Anna Maria Island Fishing Charters April 11th- 16th Report by
Kyle Taylor
(4/17/2016)
We had excellent weather and fishing all week, a perfect "chamber of commerce" week. Pilchards (Bait) have been slowly moving away from the middle of Tampa Bay and showing up to spawn on the grass flats near Anna Maria Island. The Trout have been
We had excellent weather and fishing all week, a perfect "chamber of commerce" week. Pilchards (Bait) have been slowly moving away from the middle of Tampa Bay and showing up to spawn on the grass flats near Anna Maria Island. The Trout have been
Anna Maria Island April Fishing Report by
Matt Ercoli
(4/03/2016)
Spring fishing has arrived in full force!
Spring fishing has arrived in full force!
Anna Maria Island Fishing Charters March 28th - April 2nd Report by
Kyle Taylor
(4/02/2016)
The Snook bite has continued to remain strong with most of my trips catching around 20+ Snook. Most of the Snook are in 2 ft - 3 ft of water on or near sandy holes on
The Snook bite has continued to remain strong with most of my trips catching around 20+ Snook. Most of the Snook are in 2 ft - 3 ft of water on or near sandy holes on
Anna Maria Island Fishing Charters March 2016 Report by
Kyle Taylor
(3/29/2016)
Now let talk about some fishing. The fishing has remained pretty strong except for a late season cold front we had push through the area early last week. The front drop the water temperature around 12 degrees...
Now let talk about some fishing. The fishing has remained pretty strong except for a late season cold front we had push through the area early last week. The front drop the water temperature around 12 degrees...
Tampa Bay Feb 21 Fishing Report by
Matt Ercoli
(2/21/2016)
The warming weather has us heading into Spring fishing soon!
The warming weather has us heading into Spring fishing soon!
Anna Maria Island Feb Fishing Report by
Matt Ercoli
(2/11/2016)
More consistent cool weather stabilizes our winter fishing.
More consistent cool weather stabilizes our winter fishing.
Tampa Bay June Fishing Report by
Matt Ercoli
(1/30/2016)
Cooling Water Temps Brought is Closer to Winter Fishing.
Cooling Water Temps Brought is Closer to Winter Fishing.
Anna Maria Island Fishing Charters January 2016 Report by
Kyle Taylor
(1/30/2016)
Sheephead fishing is on fire with most of the fish being caught around dock near the passes on shrimp. Also, the Redfish have been biting on the warmer days on the shallow grass flats
Sheephead fishing is on fire with most of the fish being caught around dock near the passes on shrimp. Also, the Redfish have been biting on the warmer days on the shallow grass flats
Anna Maria Island January Fishing Report by
Matt Ercoli
(1/05/2016)
Fishing has been spring like conditions before this current cold spat. Lots of Snook, Redfish, Trout and a few Flounder mixed in.
Fishing has been spring like conditions before this current cold spat. Lots of Snook, Redfish, Trout and a few Flounder mixed in.
Anna Maria Island Fishing Charters Oct 19 - 25 2015 Trip Report by
Kyle Taylor
(10/28/2015)
North East Wind... This week we saw a persistent NE wind all week. During the beginning of the week we saw gust up to 30 knots and towards the end of the week we saw NE winds at 15-20 knots which allowed us to get out and
North East Wind... This week we saw a persistent NE wind all week. During the beginning of the week we saw gust up to 30 knots and towards the end of the week we saw NE winds at 15-20 knots which allowed us to get out and
Anna Maria Island Fishing Charters Oct 5 - 11 2015 Trip Report by
Kyle Taylor
(10/13/2015)
Bait has still been pretty much everywhere from the grass flat, to the piers around the northern side of Anna Maria Island, and the Skyway fishing piers. This week we were in between moon cycles and we only
Bait has still been pretty much everywhere from the grass flat, to the piers around the northern side of Anna Maria Island, and the Skyway fishing piers. This week we were in between moon cycles and we only