Anna Maria Island Fishers and Fun 

4.9/5 (23 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Manatee Avenue 752, Holmes Beach, FL 34217, United States

Anna Maria Island Fishers and Fun 

 
State licensed
4.9/5 (23 reviews)
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Manatee Avenue 752
Holmes Beach, FL, United States

Hey, its Capt. Josh! Born and raised in the area 25 years young. Life long experience in Commercial fishing , tournament fishing , master captain

I started and run Anna Maria Island Fishers and Fun!!! 

I’m here to show you the stunning waters of Anna Maria Island, Tampa Bay, and Sarasota, Siesta Key.

Fishing Charters, Dolphin Tours, Sunset Tours, Sand bar Fun Cruises, and Eco Tours

Ican tell you all about the local fishery. These waters are known for Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, Trout, Snappers, Groupers, Mackerals, Sharks and more

– Guaranteed to catch fish and if it’s a slow day I will give us extra time to keep fishing!

Capt. Joshua is happy to have kids aboard!! So the whole family can come and unplug for the day! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there is any.

Snacks are also a good idea so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty belly! Ice and waters are provided.

You'll be dropping lines from a 24' Ranger bay boat that can carry up to 6 passengers with great seating arrangements!

It has all the essentials no fishing machine can run without.

Rods, reels, and tackle are provided, as well as lures. Live bait is included, but be sure to ask about it so you can know how it works. You can join along if you are an avid angler!!

There's no need to buy a fishing license, so you can drive right over and come aboard without any hassle! Be mindful that some species may have special rules or limited seasons. Simply ask and your captain can tell you more.

You can't go wrong when you bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen (non-spray). Drinks are included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Now, time to hit the water with Anna Maria Island Fishers and Fun !!

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 23 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (32)

Fishing Made Easy and Fun
Fishing Made Easy and Fun
First Fishing Trip with the Boys!
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Angler rating

21
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

87%

Appropriate for children

92%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

91%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 23 reviews
Showing: 5 of 23 reviews
Lulu F.
Lulu F.
4.7/5

Jul 26, 2025

4 Hour inshore Morning

First Fishing Trip with the Boys!

VERIFIED

We took the kids fishing for the very first time and had such a fun adventure! We started around Bradenton and Anna Maria Island, stopping at different spots to try our luck. After a few tries, one of the kids caught the first fish and was so excited! Captain Josh was incredibly patient and helpful, taking us from place to place until we found the right spots. We eventually made it down to Sarasota, where we saw dolphins, sharks, and even a hammerhead—it was amazing! One of the kids kept catching fish after fish (including a catfish we released), but the real MVP was the one who patiently waited and ended up catching most of the fish we kept. It was such a memorable family experience. Captain Josh made the whole trip easy, exciting, and fun.

We took the kids fishing for the very first time and had such a fun adventure! We started around Bradenton and Anna Maria Island,...  

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 Lulu F. recommends Anna Maria Island Fishers and Fun
 Lulu F. recommends Anna Maria Island Fishers and Fun

Christopher Y.
Christopher Y.
5.0/5

Feb 21, 2025

4 Hour inshore Morning

Last minute fishing trip

VERIFIED

Last minute fishing trip with my son. Weather conditions were not ideal at all but captain was able to put us on fish, show us some crazy wildlife and fileted our catch. If captain was able to get us on fish in these conditions, he will kill it for you in good conditions. Strongly recommend using this captain and will definitely book again.

Last minute fishing trip with my son. Weather conditions were not ideal at all but captain was able to put us on fish, show us...  

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 Christopher Y. recommends Anna Maria Island Fishers and Fun
1 person finds this review helpful
 Christopher Y. recommends Anna Maria Island Fishers and Fun
1 person finds this review helpful

Vanessa J.
Vanessa J.
5.0/5

Jun 27, 2025

4 Hour inshore Morning

Great fishing guide

VERIFIED

Josh was great! He made sure we were able to get on some fish. He knew good spots and helped make it a memorable trip for my kids and family. Will definitely contact him again for future trips!

Josh was great! He made sure we were able to get on some fish. He knew good spots and helped make it a memorable trip for my kids...  

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 Vanessa J. recommends Anna Maria Island Fishers and Fun
 Vanessa J. recommends Anna Maria Island Fishers and Fun

Aneliya D.
Aneliya D.
5.0/5

Aug 17, 2025

4 Hour inshore Morning

Fishing Made Easy and Fun

VERIFIED

Great trip! The captain Josh was friendly, knowledgeable, and made fishing fun even for beginners.Highly recommend!

Great trip! The captain Josh was friendly, knowledgeable, and made fishing fun even for beginners.Highly recommend!  

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 Aneliya D. recommends Anna Maria Island Fishers and Fun

Larry H.
Larry H.
5.0/5

Aug 16, 2025

4 Hour inshore Morning

Great job

VERIFIED

Captain Josh was outstanding ...Very professional, knowledgeable and great personality. We will book again !

Captain Josh was outstanding ...Very professional, knowledgeable and great personality. We will book again !  

 Larry H. recommends Anna Maria Island Fishers and Fun
 Larry H. recommends Anna Maria Island Fishers and Fun

Trip availability and prices

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2 hour Inshore Morning AM
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $400 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
2 hour inshore afternoon/evening
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
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US $400 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
2 hour Night Fishing
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 PM
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US $400 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour Trip – Big Tarpon AM/PM
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 Hour inshore Morning
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 hour inshore afternoon/ evening
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 hour Night Fishing
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 PM
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US $500 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
4 hour Offshore am / pm
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Sharks/ Goliath Grouper AM/PM
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $600 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 Hour Inshore am/pm
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $700 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Tarpon 6 hour AM/PM
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $800 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
6 hour Offshore AM/PM
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $800 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 Hour Inshore
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $900 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Tarpon 8 hour AM/PM
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $1,000 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
8 hour Offshore AM/PM
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8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $1,000 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 23 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (32)

Fishing Made Easy and Fun
Fishing Made Easy and Fun
First Fishing Trip with the Boys!
+29

Angler rating

21
0
1
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

87%

Appropriate for children

92%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

91%

Caught fish

100%

Showing 1 - 5 of 23 reviews
Showing: 5 of 23 reviews
Lulu F.
Lulu F.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

First Fishing Trip with the Boys!

VERIFIED

4 Hour inshore Morning on July 26, 2025

We took the kids fishing for the very first time and had such a fun adventure! We started around Bradenton and Anna Maria Island, stopping at different spots to try our luck. After a few tries, one of the kids caught the first fish and was so excited! Captain Josh was incredibly patient and helpful, taking us from place to place until we found the right spots. We eventually made it down to Sarasota, where we saw dolphins, sharks, and even a hammerhead—it was amazing! One of the kids kept catching fish after fish (including a catfish we released), but the real MVP was the one who patiently waited and ended up catching most of the fish we kept. It was such a memorable family experience. Captain Josh made the whole trip easy, exciting, and fun.

We took the kids fishing for the very first time and had such a fun adventure! We started around Bradenton and Anna Maria Island, stopping at different spots to try our luck. After a few tries, one of the kids caught the first fish and was so excited! Captain Josh was incredibly patient and helpful, taking us from place to place until we found the right spots. We eventually made it down to Sarasota, where we saw dolphins, sharks, and even a hammerhead—it was amazing! One of the kids kept catching...  

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 Lulu F. recommends Anna Maria Island Fishers and Fun

Christopher Y.
Christopher Y.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Last minute fishing trip

VERIFIED

4 Hour inshore Morning on February 21, 2025

Last minute fishing trip with my son. Weather conditions were not ideal at all but captain was able to put us on fish, show us some crazy wildlife and fileted our catch. If captain was able to get us on fish in these conditions, he will kill it for you in good conditions. Strongly recommend using this captain and will definitely book again.

Last minute fishing trip with my son. Weather conditions were not ideal at all but captain was able to put us on fish, show us some crazy wildlife and fileted our catch. If captain was able to get us on fish in these conditions, he will kill it for you in good conditions. Strongly recommend using this captain and will definitely book again.  

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 Christopher Y. recommends Anna Maria Island Fishers and Fun
1 person finds this review helpful

Vanessa J.
Vanessa J.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great fishing guide

VERIFIED

4 Hour inshore Morning on June 27, 2025

Josh was great! He made sure we were able to get on some fish. He knew good spots and helped make it a memorable trip for my kids and family. Will definitely contact him again for future trips!

Josh was great! He made sure we were able to get on some fish. He knew good spots and helped make it a memorable trip for my kids and family. Will definitely contact him again for future trips!  

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Aneliya D.
Aneliya D.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing Made Easy and Fun

VERIFIED

4 Hour inshore Morning on August 17, 2025

Great trip! The captain Josh was friendly, knowledgeable, and made fishing fun even for beginners.Highly recommend!

Great trip! The captain Josh was friendly, knowledgeable, and made fishing fun even for beginners.Highly recommend!  

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 Aneliya D. recommends Anna Maria Island Fishers and Fun

Larry H.
Larry H.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great job

VERIFIED

4 Hour inshore Morning on August 16, 2025

Captain Josh was outstanding ...Very professional, knowledgeable and great personality. We will book again !

Captain Josh was outstanding ...Very professional, knowledgeable and great personality. We will book again !  

 Larry H. recommends Anna Maria Island Fishers and Fun

FAQs about Anna Maria Island Fishers and Fun

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2006
Boat manufacturer
Ranger
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots
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