Anna Maria Island Fish Species

Seasonal Fishing Guide for Anna Maria Island

Anna Maria Island offers productive fishing opportunities year-round, with seasonal shifts that influence which species are most active. During the spring and summer months, inshore waters heat up and bring increased action for snook, redfish, and spotted seatrout, especially around mangroves, grass flats, and estuaries. Tarpon fishing peaks between May and July, drawing anglers from across the country to battle these powerful fish near the passes and beaches.

Inshore and Offshore Species by Season

As temperatures cool in fall and winter, sheepshead, black drum, and flounder become the primary inshore targets, especially around docks, jetties, and structure. This is also a great time for anglers looking for a more relaxed pace and consistent bites close to shore. Offshore, grouper and snapper fishing picks up in the cooler months, with hogfish often appearing in shallow reef areas, offering great opportunities for bottom fishing.

Year-round, Anna Maria Island provides anglers with a mix of inshore and offshore species depending on the time of year. Whether you're planning a trip in peak tarpon season or during winter’s sheepshead run, working with a local charter ensures you're targeting the right species in the right conditions. Knowing what’s in season helps anglers set expectations and choose the best charter trip to match their fishing goals.

What kind of fish is around Anna Maria Island?

Anna Maria Island is home to a variety of fish species, including Snook, Redfish, Trout, Tarpon, Sheepshead, Hogfish, and Grouper, among others. When booking a fishing charter with Chasing Limits Charters, Captain Andrew Bennett can guide you to the best spots to target these exciting fish species.

Can you surf fish on Anna Maria Island?

Yes, you can surf fish on Anna Maria Island! With its beautiful beaches and abundant marine life, Anna Maria Island offers excellent surf fishing opportunities. While Chasing Limits Charters specializes in inshore fishing, Captain Andrew Bennett can provide valuable tips and advice for surf fishing in the area.

What fish are biting in Anna Maria Island?

In Anna Maria Island, you can expect to find a variety of fish biting, including Snook, Redfish, Trout, Tarpon, Sheepshead, Hogfish, and Grouper. To maximize your chances of a great catch, consider booking a charter with Chasing Limits Charters, where Captain Andrew Bennett's expertise can guide you to the best fishing spots and techniques.

A Chasing Limits Charters Guided Fishing Trip targets the top Anna Maria Island Fish species including Cobia, Flounder, Gag Grouper, Hogfish, King Mackerel, Redfish, Sheepshead, Mangrove Snapper, Snook, Spanish Mackerel, Speckled Trout, Tarpon. We primarily Fish the Gulf of Mexico, Tampa Bay, Sarasota Bay, Wares Creek, Ayres Point, McNeil Point, Bishop Point, Fogarty Point, Jeffs Cowpen Creek, Point Pleasant, Gamble Creek, Mill Creek, Sugarhouse Creek, Gap Creek, Manatee River, Terra Ceia Bay, Palma Sola Bay, Anna Maria Sound, Mullet Key Bayou, Bowlees Creek, Warner West Bayou, Moses Hole, Warner East Bayou.