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