Anna Maria Fishing Charters

The average price for a private 4 hour Anna Maria fishing trip is US $652, while an 8 hour private trip will cost you US $675 based on prices on FishingBooker.com.

Which fishing charters in Anna Maria are good for families?

Fishing charters in Anna Maria that received great reviews from families are:

Skyway Sportfishing

What are the top fish species I can catch in Anna Maria?

The top 3 fish species targeted on guided fishing trips in Anna Maria are:

What are the top fishing techniques in Anna Maria?

The top 3 fishing techniques in Anna Maria are:

What are the top types of fishing in Anna Maria?

The top 3 types of fishing in Anna Maria are:

Do Anna Maria fishing charters provide rods, reels and tackle?

Many fishing charters in Anna Maria provide rods, reels and tackle. Some of the top rated are:

Skyway Sportfishing

Who are the best rated captains in Anna Maria?

According to customer reviews on FishingBooker.com, some of the best rated charter captains in Anna Maria are:

Tony Zain

Who are the top awarded captains in Anna Maria?

Who are the top awarded captains in Anna Maria?

Tony Zain

What fishing trips are offered by fishing charters in Anna Maria?

Some of the fishing trips offered by fishing charters in Anna Maria are:

4-hour fishing trips – US $600

Fishing in Anna Maria

Perched at the top of the island of the same name, the town of Anna Maria may be small but sure has some impressive fishing. With the Tarpon migration right at its doorstep, vast flats, and favorable climate year-round, Anna Maria fishing charters offer many opportunities for anglers vacationing here. But don’t let the soothing ambiance trick you for one second – these fish are feisty and won’t give in easily!

With the likes of Redfish, Black Drum, Snook, and Sheepshead biting almost throughout the year, local inshore waters will greet you with a challenge even outside of Tarpon season. Moving into the Gulf, these species are replaced first by Kingfish, Cobia, Grouper, and Snapper, and if you venture further, Mahi, Wahoo, and Tuna will be waiting to cut your line to smithereens.

If you’re staying inshore and planning a trip with your family, getting Redfish and Speckled Trout is a great way to spend half a day. Stay out a bit longer and experience trolling for Kingfish and Spanish Mackerel or bottom fishing for tasty Grouper and Snapper. If you’re looking for a tougher opponent, set aside a full day and head far offshore to battle the biggest beasts swimming in these waters!

If you’re a first-time visitor to Anna Maria and aren’t sure where to begin your charter search, Bimini Bay is all you should focus on. To be even more specific, you should try the marinas closest to the bay’s entrance. From here, you won’t need to waste any time getting to your fishing spot, giving you more time to reel in that dream catch!

Rules & Regulations

Saltwater anglers fishing from a licensed charter or with a licensed guide don’t need to purchase a saltwater fishing license. In case you want to go fishing around the Manatee River, you will need to purchase a freshwater fishing license online.

Anna Maria

4.9 / 5

Based on 28558 reviews by FishingBooker anglers

Anna Maria Fishing Seasons

January

The cold front doesn’t harm the local fisheries so much. On an average day, you can expect to catch big Trout, Snook, and some Tripletail. Check out the rivers for a mixed bag of freshwater species.

February

Redfish are starting to show up around the inshore waterways, while you can still sample Snook, Trout, Black Drum, and Tripletail. Make a journey just a bit further out, and you can get King Mackerel.

March

As the spring slowly sets in, you will see a rise in the number of species you can target. Redfish, Black Drum, Snook, King Mackerel, and Spanish Mackerel, as well as Cobia are biting. Offshore you can get Amberjack.

April

You will already see a good bite from Tarpon around the flats. It’s really something watching as Tarpon swim by the boat. Anna Maria is the place to be. Plus, you can also get Trout, Snook, and Flounder.

May

The Tarpon bite is in full swing as the ‘Silver Kings’ forage around the bays and flats. If you head far offshore, you can get some Wahoo and Mahi.

June

Fishing just got so much better as the annual Snapper season opens. Around the offshore reefs you can also get Grouper. Kingfish are also biting like mad, as well as a good number of Mahi.

July

The heat of the summer is on which means that fishing is hot. Offshore you can get Snapper and Grouper. Pelagics offer supreme action too, with Kingfish, Mahi, and Wahoo all over the place.

August

If you’re looking for a fight, Amberjacks near offshore wrecks put up a terrific display of brute force. You can also get juicy Snapper and Grouper, plus go trolling for Kingfish.

September

Around the rivers, you can get Bass, Crappie, and Bream. Inshore saltwater has good Redfish and Black Drum, while further out you can get King and Spanish Mackerel.

October

October colors mean one thing - Wahoo are back. Head far offshore to go trolling for them, or stay inshore for some excellent fishing that can get you Red and Black Drum.

November

Inshore fisheries are on fire with Bull Redfish, Black Drum, and Trout putting up an incredible fight around flats and bridges. You can also get good Bass around the Manatee River.

December

The weather is getting colder, but the fishing stays quite warm. You can get Redfish, Black Drum, and ‘Gator Trout’ around inshore waterways. You could be fishing within 15 minutes of departure, so inshore is a safe option for a catch.

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What anglers said about fishing in Anna Maria

If you have children on the trip, bottom fishing for snapper and grouper ( in season) is the way to go, especially if kids are new to fishing.

5.0 / 5

If you have children on the trip, bottom fishing for snapper and grouper ( in season) is the way to go, especially if kids are new to fishing.

Skyway Sportfishing

How did anglers rate fishing charters in Anna Maria?

Skyway Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Anna Maria

5.0 / 5

(167 reviews)

Great experience with Capt Tony. We went straight out to fishing hot spots and the bite was within a couple minutes. Tony had a live well full of bait beforehand. No wasted time catching bait in other words. We caught over 40 fish which 10 were keepers. Tony filleted our fish and put them in ice filled ziplock bags. We will definitely book with Skyway Sports-fishing next time in town.

Ed M.

Skyway Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Anna Maria

5.0 / 5

(167 reviews)

This trip was great, not only Caught a good amount of fish, more than enough Spanish mackerel and trout for a meal. Also saw dolphins and manatees in the process. Dolphins love to follow fishing boats! Thanks Tony, was a great time!

Nancy C.

Outta Line Fishing
Fishing charter in Anna Maria

5.0 / 5

(4 reviews)

Had so much fun and caught tons of fish! Would definitely rebook! Captain Bradley is the best. Helped bait our lines and knew all secret fishing spots.

Heather B.

Skyway Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Anna Maria

5.0 / 5

(167 reviews)

The boat was clean. He was all over the place teaching the kids what to do how to get them in bed a great day with him. What a guy.

Jim T.

Skyway Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Anna Maria

5.0 / 5

(167 reviews)

Capt Tony was a real find. Very helpful and knowledgeable. He worked very hard to make this a memorable experience and a lot of fun. Caught plenty of fish, and felt that he was a very safe captain

Mark E.

Run For The Reels – Anna Maria Island
Fishing charter in Anna Maria

5.0 / 5

(1 review)

This exceeded our expectations! We caught sharks and the kids and adults were super excited about the sharks we landed. The captain was great. Very knowledgeable about shark fishing and a cool guy in general.

Caleb P.

Beach Fishing Adventures Anna Maria
Fishing charter in Anna Maria

4.7 / 5

(14 reviews)

Had four nice Snook strikes and couldn’t land one. It was good day and a good guide. But every fisherman knows they call it “fishing not catching!!” Would go out beach fishing again, no question.

George S.

Skyway Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Anna Maria

5.0 / 5

(167 reviews)

We were catching the fish from the first cast to the last. Got all kinds of fish but the crown jewel was 15+ lb grey grouper. Captain Tony is super nice and know how to fish.

Renars M.

Skyway Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Anna Maria

5.0 / 5

(167 reviews)

Captain Tony was awesome we had a good time and caught a lot of fish. He was very knowledgeable and professional boat was nice and clean good gear and he put us on the fish!!!

Jacob F.

Skyway Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Anna Maria

5.0 / 5

(167 reviews)

Tony was a great captain. His attitude was positive, fun, very helpful with local knowledge, fishing sustainability, and aquatic life. We never had to touch a bait or a fish. He worked the boat and our needs with ease and excitement. His goal was finding us fish and he accomplished that. He sent us home with our max capacity of fish per person and ended the day with a sunset cruise. Our grey snapper tacos were amazing. Thanks Tony

Rachel B.

Skyway Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Anna Maria

5.0 / 5

(167 reviews)

Captain was on the move and keeping us on fish. Can’t say enough about him.

Daniel K.

Skyway Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Anna Maria

5.0 / 5

(167 reviews)

The trip was a great 4 hour trip catching a variety of species. Captain was squared away putting the energy in for the entire party to catch tons of fish. Don’t hesitate to book this charter, class act.

Amy H.

Skyway Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Anna Maria

5.0 / 5

(167 reviews)

We took our two boys for a Christmas fishing trip and we caught 77 fish - and had way more bites than that. Captain Tony was patient, kind, and knowledgeable- and his boat was spotless. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone! We’d like to try to make a tradition out of this- it was that much fun. We are grateful for Tony’s insight and forethought in making this a trip of a lifetime for our fishing-obsessed boys.

Keri B.

Skyway Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Anna Maria

5.0 / 5

(167 reviews)

Capt Tony knows where and when to catch fish! Wonderful conditions and plenty of fish has made my grandson a fisherman for life. We caught 7-8 different species including a 250 lb Bull Shark & 150lb Black Tip. Limit on snappers and plenty of throwback snappers and groupers among other species. Can’t wait until next year!

John K.

Skyway Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Anna Maria

5.0 / 5

(167 reviews)

Our fishing trip was a great experience with Captain Tony. He is very personable and knowledgeable. He helped us identify all of the fish we caught. His boat was the perfect size for the four of us to fish comfortably and we will hope to book another trip in the future with Captain Tony. He is a very experienced captain.

Joseph K.

Skyway Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Anna Maria

5.0 / 5

(167 reviews)

We had a great time fishing with Captain Tony! We told him we hoped to catch some big fish. Our first catches were 2 tuna and 3 lemon sharks! We also caught Spanish mackerel to take home. Tony was very kind and knowledgeable.

Krista M.

Skyway Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Anna Maria

5.0 / 5

(167 reviews)

Great 4 hour trip. Caught lots of species and the boat is immaculate. He know where they live. Great experience

Shaun B.

Skyway Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Anna Maria

5.0 / 5

(167 reviews)

So much fun! We caught our limit of grey snapper and also hooked a small shark. The boat was in pristine condition and Captain Tony did a great job ensuring we had fun the whole trip.

Lindsey B. Arvada, CO

Skyway Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Anna Maria

5.0 / 5

(167 reviews)

Great inshore trip!!! Captain Tony had us over fish all day. Lots of grouper and snapper! He kept us fishing until every last piece of bait was gone! My boys had a blast. Thank you for a great day fishing!!

Mark A. Tampa, Florida

Skyway Sportfishing
Fishing charter in Anna Maria

4.7 / 5

(167 reviews)

I have been on several deep sea fishing trips and Captain Tony is top tier! There is no question his main goal is to create a memorable fishing experience for your family. We were catching fish most of the time and if there was a lull in the activity, we were in another hot spot shortly. We even caught a barracuda, and ended our excursion with a bonus appearance by a manatee. I recommend without hesitation!