October 2023 - Fall Fishing Flourishes
October brought milder temperatures and a noticeable uptick in fishing activity. Redfish remained plentiful, with anglers finding...
September 2023 - Transition to Fall
September signaled a gradual transition toward fall, with slightly cooler temperatures and increased rainfall. Redfish were the stars of...
August 2023 – Late Summer Patterns
The heat persisted into August, with water temperatures remaining high. Anglers continued to focus on dawn and dusk trips to capitalize...
July 2023 – Mid-Summer Challenges and Rewards
July brought typical Florida heat and humidity, with water temperatures peaking in the upper 80s. This led many anglers to fish during...
June 2023 - Summer Kicks Off with Abundant Action
As summer commenced, water temperatures climbed into the mid-80s, prompting a surge in inshore fishing activity around Anna Maria Island....


AMI Charters Fishing Report: May 2023
It is May and that means just one thing on Anna Maria Island: it’s tarpon time. The migratory tarpon began to filter in at the beginning...


Anna Maria Island Fishing Report: April 2023
April is our transition month on Anna Maria Island and this one got off to a beautiful start. Warm temperatures and very little rain have...


Anna Maria Island March 2023 Fishing Report
Spring may not have officially arrived, but spring conditions are here on Anna Maria Island. March came in like a lamb and the fishing...


A Basic Guide to Fishing from the Beach, Plus Tips for Shark Fishing and Fly Fishing
Fishing from the beach can be a fun and rewarding experience, especially when you're on the beautiful Anna Maria Island. With miles of...


AMI Charters: February 2023 Fishing Report
Managing the wind has been the key to fishing Anna Maria Island in February. The northern cold fronts have become less frequent and when...

















