Anna Maria Island Fishing Reports (December 2025)

Anna Maria Island Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Anna Maria Island

Scott Flinn
Bradenton, Florida
Reported: 7 months ago

Lots of snook redfish and trout in the bay. Starting to see some tarpon show up. Offshore it's been too windy to get out there but there is Cobia and kingfish here now. Lots of snook redfish and trout in the bay. Starting to see some tarpon show up. Offshore...

Scott Flinn Bradenton, Florida Reported: 7 months ago

Lots of snook redfish and trout in the bay. Starting to see some tarpon show up. Offshore it's been too windy to get out there but there is Cobia and kingfish here now.
Lots of snook redfish and trout in the bay. Starting to see some tarpon show up. Offshore it's been too windy to get out there but there is Cobia and kingfish here now.

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Scott Flinn
Bradenton, Florida
Reported: 7 months ago

Lots of snook redfish and trout in the bay. Starting to see some tarpon show up. Offshore it's been too windy to get out there but there is Cobia and kingfish here now.

Scott Flinn Bradenton, Florida Reported: 7 months ago

Lots of snook redfish and trout in the bay. Starting to see some tarpon show up. Offshore it's been too windy to get out there but there is Cobia and kingfish here now.

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Nick Kuhn
Bradenton, Florida
Reported: 8 months ago

Tons of snook, redfish, and trout. Fishing has been great in between these cold fronts. The drag-screaming kingfish should be showing up right around the corner! Tarpon season will be coming quick!

Nick Kuhn Bradenton, Florida Reported: 8 months ago

Tons of snook, redfish, and trout. Fishing has been great in between these cold fronts. The drag-screaming kingfish should be showing up right around the corner! Tarpon season will be coming quick!

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Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 8 months ago

We've been back and forth between snook/redfish and snapper/sheepshead fishing. The cold front shut down the white bait, but the shrimp eaters remain hungry! If you're ready to jump on board and have some fun with us today!

Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters Sarasota, Florida Reported: 8 months ago

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Scott Flinn
Bradenton, Florida
Reported: 8 months ago

Snook season is open.

Scott Flinn Bradenton, Florida Reported: 8 months ago

Snook season is open.

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Scott Flinn
Bradenton, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

We are getting a pretty good mix of trout redfish and snook.

Scott Flinn Bradenton, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

We are getting a pretty good mix of trout redfish and snook.

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James Gibson
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

The snook fishing has been on fire with the warmer than usual February weather! The trout fishing is pretty dang good too!

James Gibson Sarasota, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

The snook fishing has been on fire with the warmer than usual February weather! The trout fishing is pretty dang good too!

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Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters
Sarasota, Florida
Reported: 9 months ago

Spring is springing. We have red tide on our beaches but the back water bite remains hot.

Matt Fueyo with Reel Tight Fishing Charters Sarasota, Florida Reported: 9 months ago

Spring is springing. We have red tide on our beaches but the back water bite remains hot.

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We had an amazing time out fishing with Kyle. We had a short two hour trip and he was able to get us on some fish and the kids had a great time.
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Capt’n Kyle was great, he put us on fish immediately after getting to our spots. He was also great with my 3 kids. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to have a great time out on the water!
Zachary G. | June 28, 2025

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Had a great time! Super patient with our older kids who had never been fishing before. Seamless process!
Melissa H. | June 15, 2025

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Great Trip! We caught 4 different species of fish and constant action. Taylor was very knowledgeable of the area, safe and fun to fish with!! I will book a trip with him again!
Eric U. | April 18, 2025

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Gary B. | January 31, 2025

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