Anna Maria
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US $600
Captain
Tony Zain
Anna Maria, United States
Angler's choice
100+ reviews
Captain Tony Zain first started fishing with his grandpa in Northern Michigan at the age of 5. He started his first guide business at the age of 18 fishing for smallmouth bass and walleye on Lake St. Clair in Michigan. After Michigan Captain Tony moved to San Diego, CA to begin learning how to fish the Pacific Ocean for Tuna. He began another successful guide business fishing for all 5 species of Pacific Tuna from San Diego down to Mexico. In 2013, Captain Tony moved to Anna Maria Island in pursuit of all of the wonderful fish that Tampa Bay and the Gulf had to offer. Captain Tony has become one of the most sought after fishing guides in the Anna Maria area specializing in light tackle reef and inshore fishing in his 28 ft custom built center console. He loves to take kids and families fishing and show them the beauty of the Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay.
Charter
Rating
5.0
249 reviews
5.0
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
5.0
Fishing Experience
Anglers' gallery (257)
What anglers say
99%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
All reviews (249)
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Lacy Dan Way
San Antonio, TX, US•Member since 20265.0VerifiedOur first guided fishing trip as a family and it was awesome!
1/2 Day AM Fishing Trip • 4 adultsWe had a great time fishing with Captain Tony! This was our family’s first guided fishing trip, and he made it a blast from start to finish. My wife and two teenage boys had an awesome time, and we caught all kinds of fish including several trout, tons of snook, a small grouper, and a couple of catfish. Captain Tony was super laid-back, easy to talk to, and made the whole trip enjoyable. He was great at helping us find fish and keeping things fun the entire time. You can tell he enjoys what he does and wants everyone on his boat to have a good experience. More than anything, he helped make some great family memories for us. If we decide to book another guided fishing trip in the future, we’ll definitely be calling Captain Tony again. Highly recommend!
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Jonathan ByersMichigan, US•Member since 20265.0VerifiedPhenomenal Morning Fishing Trip
1/2 Day AM Fishing Trip • 4 adults10/10 experience. Captain Tony has perfected his craft. We went out for the 4 hour morning fish. We are not experienced fishermen, but that did not matter. Captain Tony takes care of everything, makes you feel comfortable/welcome, and he knows where the fish are! He is fast paced. If you aren’t catching fish he is going to move you to where they are. The boat is great and clean. Tony is a great dude! He took care of everything from bating the lines, rebooking, and helping net the fish. He even cleaned them for us after. Highly recommend. Our only regret was we didn’t do a full day.
Scott WiseOhio, US•Member since 20265.0VerifiedNEWHad a great time !!
1/2 Day AM Fishing Trip • 2 adultsHad a great time , me and the wifi caught a ton of fish . He puts you on the fish and its game on . I bass fish alot but a whole different experience. The captain is very personable and freindly . i would recommend everyone and anyone to book with him . We even caught a good size bullsharlk !! Thanks
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Logan BrownWisconsin, US•Member since 20265.0VerifiedNEWSons Birthday
1/2 Day AM Fishing Trip • 4 adults • 1 childWe went with Captian Tony to celebrate my sons 4th birthday. I cant say enough about this trip and the experience for my son. Captain Tony was extremely knowledgeable and was very engaging to my son. We all had a fantastic time and caught our limit of snapper. When we are back, we will be booking again!
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Zachary GreifFlorida, US•Member since 20265.0VerifiedAwesome trip
1/2 Day AM Fishing Trip • 3 adultsThis trip was pretty last minute for us, we booked the day before. Captain Tony made it a great experience and put us on a ton of fish! Absolutely no regrets from us, caught a snapper and grouper on almost every cast at certain spots. Would recommend this trip to anyone wanting to catch a lot of fish and have a fun time!
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What's biting with Skyway Sportfishing in Anna Maria
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.
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Fishing reports
Post hurricane fishing is heating up!
Nov 17, 2024 • Anna Maria
Fishing has been heating up the last week or so. Thanksgiving Week looks like it is going to be amazing weather with light winds and highs in the low 80's. We have been catching lots of good eating bottom fish 5-8 miles offshore. Inshore the trout bite is heating up in Sarasota Bay, and on the warm days we are catching plenty of snook. Spanish Mackerel, Jacks, and Litte Tunny Tuna are starting to show up off the beach. We are still waiting for the Kingfish to come. These next couple of weeks may be our last chance at Pelagic fish as once our first major cold front comes through these fish will be gone and we will transition to bottom fishing. Book a trip now, lots of dates available Thanksgiving Week!
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Fantastic October Fishing!
Oct 12, 2022 • Anna Maria
Fishing is as good as it gets right now off of Anna Maria Island. Thankfully the Island sustained little damage after the hurricane and the fishing is fantastic! Cooler temps are bringing lots of Spanish Mackerel, Jacks, Sharks and Snapper onto the nearshore wrecks and beaches. Inshore the Snook bite is on fire with a few Redfish mixed in. From now until Thanksgiving the fishing should be great with Litte Tunny Tuna and King Mackerel starting to show in a couple weeks.
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Great Wintertime Fishing!
Jan 15, 2021 • Anna Maria
Fishing is great right now when the winds cooperate. But make sure to dress warm. We have had a very cold Winter this year. Bottom fishing has been great around 8 miles offshore for a variety of good eating fish. And in the bay we have been catching plenty of bonnet head sharks!
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Winter Fishing Is Here!
Dec 3, 2020 • Anna Maria
Winter fishing is here. The cold weather has arrived a little early this year, and this means we will be concentrating on bottom fishing unti March when the water gets back into the 70's. This is a great time of year to catch tasty fish in large numbers as long as the winds stay down. Anytime we can make it out to the natural ledges 6-8 miles offshore we will have a chance to catch Porgies, Grunts, Snappers, Sheepshead, Hogfish, and Black Drum on our half day trips.
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Great Fall Fishing
Nov 19, 2020 • Anna Maria
Fishing is great right now when the weather cooperates. We have had lots of wind the past couple of weeks, but when we get out in between the fronts the fishing is great. Lots of sharks, spanish mackerel, and a huge variety of bottom fish. We have been catching Key West grunts, lane snappers, porgies, and a few keeper grouper around 7 miles offshore. Sharks and mackerel have been biting in Tampa Bay and on the Beach. Once we get a few more cold fronts the fishing will turn to almost exclusive bottom fishing over the next few months. Winter can be a great time of year to load up the cooler with tasty reef fish!
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Great Fall Fishing!
Sep 29, 2020 • Anna Maria
Bottom fishing was great with some rare near shore red grouper and lots of snapper. Our first cold front of the year is here today! The fishing for Spanish Mackerel, Kingfish and Sharks have really turned on. Most of these fish are within 3 miles of the beach. If you love lots of action close to shore this is the time of year to book a trip! #skywaysportfishing
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