Captain
Tony Zain

Member since December 2014 Anna Maria, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
We utilize light tackle spinning rods for all of our fishing trips. We specialize in reef fishing for snapper, grouper, grunts, porgy's, spanish mackerel, king mackerel, little tunny tuna, sharks and barracuda. We also specialize in fishing Tamp Bay with live bait for snook, seatrout, spanish mackerel, sharks, and jacks

Hey, I'm Captain Tony Zain

Anna Maria, United States
Background
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.
Techniques
We utilize light tackle spinning rods for all of our fishing trips. We specialize in reef fishing for snapper, grouper, grunts, porgy's, spanish mackerel, king mackerel, little tunny tuna, sharks and barracuda. We also specialize in fishing Tamp Bay with live bait for snook, seatrout, spanish mackerel, sharks, and jacks
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
(242 reviews)
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Anna Maria
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Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 242 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Friendly captain
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Appropriate for children
98%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
96%
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Dan W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Our first guided fishing trip as a family and it was awesome!

VERIFIED   1/2 Day AM Fishing Trip on June 1, 2026
We had a great time fishing with Captain Tony! This was our familyโ€™s first guided fishing trip, and he made it a blast from...
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Jonathan B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Phenomenal Morning Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   1/2 Day AM Fishing Trip on April 14, 2026
10/10 experience. Captain Tony has perfected his craft. We went out for the 4 hour morning fish. We are not experienced fishermen,...
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Zachary G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome trip

VERIFIED   NEW  1/2 Day AM Fishing Trip on June 30, 2026
This trip was pretty last minute for us, we booked the day before. Captain Tony made it a great experience and put us on a...
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Chris D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Tony

VERIFIED   1/2 Day AM Fishing Trip on August 21, 2025
From the moment we stepped aboard Captain Tonyโ€™s boat, we knew we were in for a special day. The vessel was absolutely immaculate,...
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Fabian M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent excellent

VERIFIED   NEW  1/2 Day AM Fishing Trip on June 21, 2026
Tony was phenomenal. Helped us and especially my 11 yr son. Took us to a couple of spot to ensure a successful outing and it...
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