Anna Maria Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Anna Maria

Marc Laurin
Marc L.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 6 months ago
The inshore bite is on fire ! Snook , Redfish, Trout! Spring is here and the fish are happy.
Marc Laurin
Marc L. Sarasota, Florida Reported 6 months ago
The inshore bite is on fire ! Snook , Redfish, Trout! Spring is here and the fish are happy.
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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George Hastick
George H.
St. Petersburg, Florida
Reported 6 months ago
Fishing is on fire right now with the warmer waters. All of the fish snook trout red fish have come out of the woodwork but yet in the deeper water we're still getting sheepshead so you have your pic of what you wanna get.
George Hastick
George H. St. Petersburg, Florida Reported 6 months ago
Fishing is on fire right now with the warmer waters. All of the fish snook trout red fish have come out of the woodwork but yet in the deeper water we're still getting sheepshead so you have your pic of what you wanna get.
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
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Steven Herich
Steven H.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 6 months ago
Here you go, and no boat needed.
Steven Herich
Steven H. Sarasota, Florida Reported 6 months ago
Here you go, and no boat needed.
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Vasiliy Obukhov
Vasiliy O.
Lakewood Ranch, Florida
Reported 6 months ago
Right now biting Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, Hogfish, Grunts, fishing is pretty good 9 miles offshore right now
Vasiliy Obukhov
Vasiliy O. Lakewood Ranch, Florida Reported 6 months ago
Right now biting Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, Hogfish, Grunts, fishing is pretty good 9 miles offshore right now
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Jake Oliphant
Jake O.
Indian Rocks Beach, Florida
Reported 6 months ago
Fishing has been great! Spring is here
Jake Oliphant
Jake O. Indian Rocks Beach, Florida Reported 6 months ago
Fishing has been great! Spring is here
Fishing in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida
Fishing in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida
Fishing in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida
Fishing in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida
Fishing in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida
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Joe Masi
Joe M.
Bay Pines, Florida
Reported 6 months ago
It's has been great inshore, lots of small an big trout, bonnet head sharks, small an big redfish, snook are starting to bite after the cold weather, mackerel inside as well, some good black
Drum action
Nearshore, I'm getting big 15-25 pound permit hogfish and big mangrove snappers as well as sharks, sheepshead an mackerel sprinkled in
Joe Masi
Joe M. Bay Pines, Florida Reported 6 months ago
It's has been great inshore, lots of small an big trout, bonnet head sharks, small an big redfish, snook are starting to bite after the cold weather, mackerel inside as well, some good black
Drum action
Nearshore, I'm getting big 15-25 pound permit hogfish and big mangrove snappers as well as sharks, sheepshead an mackerel sprinkled in
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
Fishing in St. Petersburg, Florida
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Cameron Fisher
Cameron F.
Clearwater, Florida
Reported 6 months ago
Recent fishing reports.
Hogfish bite remains great offshore, along with mangrove snapper and occasional gag grouper (still fun to catch although they're out of season.)

redfish are piling up on inshore islands, mangroves and oyster beds. Some trout around as well, and any day the mackerel and kingfish will be showing up in numbers off the beach. Best time of the year is right now!
Cameron Fisher
Cameron F. Clearwater, Florida Reported 6 months ago
Recent fishing reports.
Hogfish bite remains great offshore, along with mangrove snapper and occasional gag grouper (still fun to catch although they're out of season.)

redfish are piling up on inshore islands, mangroves and oyster beds. Some trout around as well, and any day the mackerel and kingfish will be showing up in numbers off the beach. Best time of the year is right now!
Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
Fishing in Clearwater, Florida
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Jose Nunez
Jose N.
Sarasota, Florida
Reported 7 months ago
Been getting inshore slams lately
Jose Nunez
Jose N. Sarasota, Florida Reported 7 months ago
Been getting inshore slams lately
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
Fishing in Sarasota, Florida
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Ethan Hamrick
Ethan H.
Largo, Florida
Reported 7 months ago
The redfish bite is heating up fast! Lots of seatrout and sheepshead are also being caught on every trip
Ethan Hamrick
Ethan H. Largo, Florida Reported 7 months ago
The redfish bite is heating up fast! Lots of seatrout and sheepshead are also being caught on every trip
Fishing in Largo, Florida
Fishing in Largo, Florida
Fishing in Largo, Florida
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Phil Pegley
Phil P.
Ruskin, Florida
Reported 7 months ago
Chilly weather fishing, Tampa Bay

Well, the water temps have climbed back up into the 60s and what a blessing it was for us not to have a significant fish kill. Other places were not quite so lucky how our fish were able to hang on through those 50° water temps was amazing and they are alive and well.
During those times are focused was more on what we could target and provide our best. Captain's experiences catching bull sharks around local power plants was very reliable, and the reef bite for snapper and Sheepshead has been on fire. We've...
Phil Pegley
Phil P. Ruskin, Florida Reported 7 months ago
Chilly weather fishing, Tampa Bay

Well, the water temps have climbed back up into the 60s and what a blessing it was for us not to have a significant fish kill. Other places were not quite so lucky how our fish were able to hang on through those 50° water temps was amazing and they are alive and well.
During those times are focused was more on what we could target and provide our best. Captain's experiences catching bull sharks around local power plants was very reliable, and the reef bite for snapper and Sheepshead has been on fire. We've
been considerate of these fish during their spawn only taking a couple fish makes for a brighter fishery in the future
So let's get out there and get your trips booked with Captain's experiences, your catches are waiting.
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
Fishing in Ruskin, Florida
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Recent Anna Maria Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Going out with Captain Brad was a great time. He is a no nonsense guide who went above and beyond to get us on the fish. Even in not so great weather, he made sure we all had a great time.

    Richard J. | October 5, 2026

    Trip: Tampa Inshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    I brought my son down for a weekend of cast and bkast. We soent all day Sunday with Captain Vasiliy aka The Russian Redneck. He runs a very nice wellcraft center consolw. Boat is in great shape with lots if room. We met at the boat launch around 0745 and after quick introductions we shoved off. A quixk stop at a marina baitshop on our way and the day began. We hit an area on tge way out fir maybe 30 min to catch some live baitfish and puahed offshore around 8-9 miles. Over our 8 hour charter we moved to several locations. If a spot got slow, pulled anchor and off to another. I didnt count total fish caught, but several dozen grunts, at least 15 grouper, a hog fish, some others im nor familiar with. We lost a couple big fish. Guessing they were goliaths. I will absolutely go fish with him again. If youre looking fir a friendlt captain who keeps you on the fish this is the one.

    Kurt V. | September 29, 2026

    Trip: 8 Hours Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    My whole crew was extremely happy with excursion I was sick the whole trip so this review is for them. I’d recommend them very informative very nice and very caring.

    Lee S. | September 28, 2026

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    Such a fun trip! We had a great time.

    Laura E. | September 28, 2026

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    We had an excellent time with Zack. He knew all the best spots to fish and made sure that we were successful. The day flew by and was a great time. Thanks!

    Josh M. | September 26, 2026

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    We had a great time out on the water with Captain Jerry! He made sure we had ice, water, and plenty of bait. The weather kept us inland a little bit but he was flexible and moved to where the fish were. Our boys were very excited to catch two sharks, two pufferfish, a catfish, and several other types of fish, some of which we were able to keep for dinner. Thanks Captain Jerry!

    Amy G. | September 25, 2026

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    Gregory W. | September 23, 2026

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    Cheryl L. | September 15, 2026

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    Excellent guide Great personality Will gladly go out again and recommend We had a fantastic time and caught plenty of red grouper!!!!!!

    Richard T. | September 14, 2026

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    Did a 8 hour trip with Captain Brad The best trip we ever had Brad told us how to fish for gag grouper We did great Brad is very experienced on how to fish and where to fish

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