The bite around Anna Maria Island has shifted into that classic summer pattern — the fish haven't gone anywhere, they've just gone deeper. With Tampa Bay running warm, in the upper 80s, mangrove snapper are stacked up in 20 to 30 feet of water, and it's not unusual to fill a limit in an afternoon on a nearshore trip. Spotted seatrout have followed the same logic, holding on deeper flats and structure in 10 to 15 feet along the beaches and bays — plenty sitting on the smaller

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

As spring takes hold, the waters around Anna Maria Island and its adjacent passes are delivering outstanding fishing opportunities both inshore and nearshore. The 2026 sheepshead action has carried strong into early March with excellent structure bites, while warming temperatures have ignited snook, redfish, and trout bites that just keep getting better. No matter the day—the bite around Anna Maria Island, Longboat Pass, and Tampa Bay’s southern reaches is hot and full of var

Flounder! As winter maintains its hold, the waters around Anna Maria Island and its adjacent passes are delivering reliable fishing opportunities both inshore and nearshore. The 2026 sheepshead invasion has been a highlight with consistent structure bites and solid keepers, but colder fronts have pushed some action deeper as the season progresses. No matter—the bite around Anna Maria Island, Longboat Pass, and Tampa Bay’s southern reaches remains consistent and rewarding! Th

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 opportunities. The 2025 Tarpon run was a resounding success for our captains and clients, with epic battles and trophy catches, but it has now wrapped up for the season. No matter—the inshore bite around Anna Maria Island, Longboat Pass, and Tampa Bay’s southern reaches remains hot! Inshore Fishing: The flats, mangrove shorelines, and channels around A