As summer heat builds, the waters around Anna Maria Island and its adjacent passes are delivering world-class fishing opportunities both inshore and nearshore. The 2026 tarpon run is arriving in force, turning Longboat Pass and the local beaches into silver king central, while snook, redfish, and trout continue to provide consistent action on the flats and mangroves. No matter the target—the bite around Anna Maria Island, Longboat Pass, and Tampa Bay’s southern reaches is red

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Nice Gag grouper! As the summer heat fades into fall and early winter, the inshore waters around Anna Maria Island and its adjacent passes are offering prime fishing opportunities. The 2025 redfish run peaked with massive schools and non-stop action, but it has now tapered off as cooler temperatures set in. No matter—the inshore bite around Anna Maria Island, Longboat Pass, and Tampa Bay’s southern reaches remains strong and diverse! The best Anna Maria Island fishing charter

The summer heat is on, and the inshore waters around Anna Maria Island and its adjacent passes are delivering stellar fishing...

Megalops Atlanticus , or more commonly known as the tarpon, has finally arrived. These fish migrate over 1,000 miles every year and have...