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August

The bite is on fire, with Amberjack, Cobia, Snapper, Grouper, Mackerel, and Wahoo all out there in the open. Whether it’s trolling or bottom fishing, you’re most likely coming home with a big catch.

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What anglers said about fishing in Anna Maria Island

The middle of August with water temps in the mid-90's isn't the greatest time of the year to book a fishing trip on Holmes Beach. That said, we caught plenty of fish, including trout, Ladyfish, redfish, even catfish on our 6-hour charter. Certainly not like fishing for Redfish or Tarpon during their peak seasons, but successful and fun nonetheless.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The middle of August with water temps in the mid-90's isn't the greatest time of the year to book a fishing trip on Holmes Beach. That said, we caught plenty of fish, including trout, Ladyfish, redfish, even catfish on our 6-hour charter. Certainly not like fishing for Redfish or Tarpon during their peak seasons, but successful and fun nonetheless.
AMI Book'em And Hook'em Fishing
AMI Book'em And Hook'em Fishing
Look at the reviews and communicate with the captain prior to your trip. Make sure anyone in your group that has never been out is prepared for sea sickness take preventative measures ahead of time.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Look at the reviews and communicate with the captain prior to your trip. Make sure anyone in your group that has never been out is prepared for sea sickness take preventative measures ahead of time.
Landing Zone Fishing Charters
Landing Zone Fishing Charters
Book your trip as early as possible, maybe even before you arrive. Morning trips are great because it’s easier to get live bait, but this evening trip did not disappoint. We filled the cooler with Sheepshead, Trout and White Grunts.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Book your trip as early as possible, maybe even before you arrive. Morning trips are great because it’s easier to get live bait, but this evening trip did not disappoint. We filled the cooler with Sheepshead, Trout and White Grunts.
Gulf Fishing Guides
Gulf Fishing Guides
Book your trip with captain Andy at Saltbound Adventures! He’s great! Stay hydrated
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book your trip with captain Andy at Saltbound Adventures! He’s great! Stay hydrated
Saltbound Adventures
Saltbound Adventures
For how hot the temps were we were surprised we caught as many as we did.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
For how hot the temps were we were surprised we caught as many as we did.
So Salty Fishing Charters
So Salty Fishing Charters
Great fishing for redfish and flounder. Was also able to catch plenty spotted sea trout. Plus some sea catfish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Great fishing for redfish and flounder. Was also able to catch plenty spotted sea trout. Plus some sea catfish.
She’s Way Out There Charters
She’s Way Out There Charters
This time of year, when the water is warm, may cause fish to be lazy. Bottom feeders are the ones to fish for. Water was so warm, even the barracuda 10’ under the boat was not moving. It was a great time. Caught snapper, yellowtail (those are mostly in the keys), dogfish, and plenty of grouper. Was a great time.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
This time of year, when the water is warm, may cause fish to be lazy. Bottom feeders are the ones to fish for. Water was so warm, even the barracuda 10’ under the boat was not moving. It was a great time. Caught snapper, yellowtail (those are mostly in the keys), dogfish, and plenty of grouper. Was a great time.
Skyway Sportfishing
Skyway Sportfishing
Awesome trip! We all caught multiple fish, saw some dolphins and a manatee.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Awesome trip! We all caught multiple fish, saw some dolphins and a manatee.
Anna Maria island’s Aqua Delights
Anna Maria island’s Aqua Delights
Warm temperatures keep the bite low after early morning hours. Would like to redo this trip in early spring/fall temperatures when the heat stays away a little longer
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Warm temperatures keep the bite low after early morning hours. Would like to redo this trip in early spring/fall temperatures when the heat stays away a little longer
Party Boat Fishing – AMI
Party Boat Fishing – AMI
Temps a bit warm for active fish. Our capt knew his stuff and got us fish.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Temps a bit warm for active fish. Our capt knew his stuff and got us fish.
Reel Fun Charter
Reel Fun Charter
Book With Andrew! He knows the area and is a great Captain! He will take You to the Fish!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Book With Andrew! He knows the area and is a great Captain! He will take You to the Fish!
Chasing Limits Charters
Chasing Limits Charters
Yes, fishing was alittle slow. Different times of year are better. But great for a first time experience!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Yes, fishing was alittle slow. Different times of year are better. But great for a first time experience!
Skyway Sportfishing
Skyway Sportfishing
For first time anglers booking a trip May - Sept. Prepare for the sun. Bring drinks that keep your body hydrated. Prepare with seasickness meds. The fishing is great but if someone on the boat gets sick, it can change the experience or shorten it. A little preparation will make it a great trip.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
For first time anglers booking a trip May - Sept. Prepare for the sun. Bring drinks that keep your body hydrated. Prepare with seasickness meds. The fishing is great but if someone on the boat gets sick, it can change the experience or shorten it. A little preparation will make it a great trip.
Landing Zone Fishing Charters
Landing Zone Fishing Charters
Be prepared to have fun! Great scenery and beautiful views everywhere and just enjoy!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be prepared to have fun! Great scenery and beautiful views everywhere and just enjoy!
Mama Tried Fishing
Mama Tried Fishing
Captain Jeff was patient and found us fish after trying a few spots. He also is knowledgeable about the area and found marine life including manatees.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Captain Jeff was patient and found us fish after trying a few spots. He also is knowledgeable about the area and found marine life including manatees.
Ratha B Fishin
Ratha B Fishin
Highly recommend. A little more action on the lines would have made the experience all but perfect.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Highly recommend. A little more action on the lines would have made the experience all but perfect.
Party Boat Fishing – AMI
Party Boat Fishing – AMI
Devan mentioned that results depend on time of day and the tides, that the best time to fish is as he tide rolls out. I think next time we will try a morning trip with low tide.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Devan mentioned that results depend on time of day and the tides, that the best time to fish is as he tide rolls out. I think next time we will try a morning trip with low tide.
AMI Charter Fishing – Fish Guaranteed!
AMI Charter Fishing – Fish Guaranteed!
Easy to find, parking was available and not far from the marina, and it was easy to load.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Easy to find, parking was available and not far from the marina, and it was easy to load.
AMI Charter Fishing – Fish Guaranteed!
AMI Charter Fishing – Fish Guaranteed!
Make sure you have appropriate clothing. We didn’t expect it to be so windy.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Make sure you have appropriate clothing. We didn’t expect it to be so windy.
Party Boat Fishing – AMI
Party Boat Fishing – AMI
We took the 6 hour trip and that was perfect for us this time. It was such a great experience that next time we will be planning a longer excursion. If you love to fish, take the longer excursion and make a day of it.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We took the 6 hour trip and that was perfect for us this time. It was such a great experience that next time we will be planning a longer excursion. If you love to fish, take the longer excursion and make a day of it.
Chase The Blue Charters
Chase The Blue Charters