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Anna Maria Island Offshore Fishing Charters
Anna Maria Island Offshore Fishing Charters
Anna Maria Island Offshore Fishing Charters
Anna Maria Island Offshore Fishing Charters
Anna Maria Island Offshore Fishing Charters
Anna Maria Island Offshore Fishing Charters
Anna Maria Island Offshore Fishing Charters
Anna Maria Island Offshore Fishing Charters
Anna Maria Island Offshore Fishing Charters
Anna Maria Island Offshore Fishing Charters
Anna Maria Island Offshore Fishing Charters
Anna Maria Island Offshore Fishing Charters
Anna Maria Island Offshore Fishing Charters
Anna Maria Island Offshore Fishing Charters
Anna Maria Island Offshore Fishing Charters
Anna Maria Island Offshore Fishing Charters

Trip Overview

Join us for a day of fishing wrecks, reefs, and ledges—each their own unique ecosystem, creating true fish havens.

Our Anna Maria offshore fishing trips are all about constant action without venturing too far offshore, making these trips perfect for families and anglers of all experience levels. Once we head out of the pass, we run towards the sunrise, and within 30 minutes, we're targeting reefs, wrecks, and ledges for grouper, snapper, kingfish, cobia, permit, and many more species.

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Have more than five people? Contact us to coordinate trips for larger groups and multiple boats.

Half Day

4 Hours

1-5 Anglers

$800

3/4 Day

6 Hours

1-5 Anglers

$900

Full Day

8 Hours

1-5 Anglers

$1,050

Half Day

4 Hours

1-5 Anglers

$800

3/4 Day

6 Hours

1-5 Anglers

$900

Full Day

8 Hours

1-5 Anglers

$1,050

What's included

This is your experience, your time, and we ensure that we provide everything needed to make your trip memorable and as convenient as possible. Fishing licenses are included, and each boat is outfitted with top-of-the-line gear designed for ease of use and to battle the fish we target. Before we pick you up, our captains stock the livewells before sunrise, guaranteeing fresh bait for each trip. Water and ice are also provided on each boat.

  • Fishing Licenses
  • Rods, Reels, & Bait
  • Gas
  • Experienced Captain
  • Safety Equipment
  • Cooler With Ice & Waters

Iconic Species

The nearshore reef systems off Anna Maria Island are alive and full of action year-round, making them dependable trips for families and anglers of all experience levels. Key West grunts, grouper, snook, redfish, black drum, and snapper all call these reefs home at specific points of the year. We also look forward to targeting seasonal and migratory species like hogfish, permit, and cobia. 

Snook
Hogfish
Permit
Goliath Grouper
Gag Grouper
Cobia
Kingfish
Spanish Mackerel
Lane Snapper
Amberjack
Bonita
Jack Crevalle
Mangrove Snapper
Sheepshead
Shark

Year-Round Action

One of the unique bonuses of our year-round and seasonal nearshore fishing is that we have transient species passing through on their way to spawning grounds or winter homes, adding to the variety of target species. If we encounter migratory species or catch a bunch of reef fish, and you want to target something specific, we'll send it! Our most common migratory species are cobia, permit, and bonita.

Spring

During the fall and spring, kingfish (king mackerel) and Spanish mackerel patrol the nearshore wrecks, reefs, and ledges looking for an easy meal. Kingfish, also known as king mackerel or smokers, are known for their explosive eats and drag-smoking runs. Resembling a cross between a wahoo and a barracuda, these fish average 10-30 pounds and get as big as 50 pounds. If one bites, hold on!

Summer

The season heats up in June with the highly anticipated Red Snapper opening, alongside steady bites from Gag Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, and Hogfish. Nothing beats a day offshore fishing in Anna Maria Island followed by a fresh-caught dinner of Florida’s finest reef fish.

Fall

Fall on the nearshore reefs and wrecks means Lane snapper. These colorful fish have a silvery, reddish to pink back and sides, with yellow horizontal lines running from their faces to the base of the tail. Lanes are not shy about eating shrimp and are a lot of fun to fight on our light tackle set-ups, plus they are excellent for the table.

Winter

Winter nearshore fishing trips are all about targeting the most delicious fish that visit our wrecks, reefs, and ledges: Mangrove Snapper, Hogfish, and Sheepshead. Hogfish are one of the more bizarre-looking species we target, but don’t let their looks fool you. These fish start showing up in November and provide non-stop action on small ledges and scattered shell patches.

Where We Fish

We will head out of either Bean Point Pass or Longboat Key Pass, depending on which is most convenient for picking you up. From there, we head toward the horizon as the sunrise illuminates the beaches at our back, creating an iconic Florida fishing scene. We have endless options at our fingertips within 9 miles of the beach, which is about a 30-minute ride.

Gear We Use

On the nearshore reefs, wrecks, and ledges, we use most of the same gear as on our inshore fishing trips, stepping up the tackle where needed. The key is having comfortable, easy-to-use setups that you can handle all day and have the power to pull these fish out of the structure. Our 3000 series reels, spooled with 20-pound braid and paired with 7’6 medium to medium-heavy, extra-fast rods, are the perfect tools for battle on these nearshore trips.

For flatlines targeting cobia, kingfish, and permit, we run 6000-8000 series reels with heavier tackle to handle the bigger, more aggressive species that cruise the reefs. These setups give you the backbone to land trophy fish without sacrificing the enjoyment of the fight.

What To Bring

From the time you contact us until the time we drop you off, everything is taken care of. Come dressed for the weather. Your guide will be in touch leading up to your trip to go over the weather forecast and make sure you're properly prepared. If you're bringing your kids, we recommend life jackets for them, as the sizing can be very specific.

  • Lunch, Snacks, & Beverages
  • Polarized Sunglasses
  • UV Resistant Clothing
  • Rain Jacket (If Forecasted)
  • Hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Drugs or Firearms
  • Big Coolers
  • Dogs

FAQs

Ensuring our guests have an unforgettable time on the water with us is our top priority. See our frequently asked questions below for more information on our Anna Maria Island Fishing Charters. If you've got a question, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Trip Gameplan

Our approach to every trip is methodical and deliberate. Every trip is planned to maximize time with lines in the water. That being said, we may pick up and burn some gas to get you where the fish are. Our expertise in the area means that sometimes it takes plan D to make it happen.

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trip gameplan

Making A Loop

Everything we do has a purpose and is designed to maximize your time with us. We don’t want to be taking time away from you fishing by ending the day with a long run back to the dock, so we plan our trips in big loops that cover a lot of ground and species, with our last spot of the day just minutes from the dock.

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Anna Maria Beaches
Most of our pickups happen right here on Anna Maria Island, and for good reason. Summertime mornings on these beaches are hard to beat, speckled trout move out here in numbers, snook cruise up and down the shorelines, and redfish show up to feed in the shallows or on the sandbars. We'll find tarpon here in the summer as well. It's the variety and accessibility that make these beaches so productive.
Egmont Key
A historic island, and one of our favorite places to fish during the summertime. Located on the north side of the Passage Key Inlet, Egmont is an easy six to seven-mile run from the dock and loaded with life. Here we will fish the grass flats for speckled trout and redfish, or cruise the beach side for snook. From May through July, the king of inshore fishing, tarpon, are here every day, making Egmont a true fish magnet.
Terra Ceia Bay
Terra Ceia Bay is a change of pace. Just a 7-10 mile run, the bay is full of natural, unspoiled structures like oyster bars, grass flats, and mangroves. This is one of the most solid speckled trout fisheries in the area, consistently producing fish over 20” +. The combination of pristine habitat and lower fishing pressure makes Terra Ceia a go-to destination when conditions are right.
Manatee River
The Manatee River is the lifeblood of the estuary that Anna Maria Island calls home. Its brackish headwaters feed nutrients into the lower bay, allowing the ecosystem to thrive. When winter temperatures drop, fish push up into the Manatee River system, seeking warmer, more stable conditions, thanks to the root beer-colored water and the muddy bottom.
Intracoastal Waterway
Structure is the name of the game when we fish the intracoastal from lower Tampa Bay to Sarasota Bay. We’ll target docks, bridges, mangroves, and rocks that offer consistent fishing all year long. This is where snook shine. You'll find them along rocks, docks, and edges waiting to ambush bait. Snook are beautiful and plentiful, and we love giving our clients a chance to experience their heart-stopping eats and acrobatic fights.
Palma Sola Bay
Palma Sola Bay is a different animal from Terra Ceia. It doesn't have the oyster bars or current, but what it does have is redfish, and lots of them. This big ol' pocket is exactly what redfish love: mangroves and docks with calmer water where they can cruise and feed. Expect more redfish here, along with quality 20-25" snook tucked into the structure. It is not uncommon to see redfish roaming the flats in this bay.
Sarasota Bay
Sarasota Bay is a solid fishery that we visit when it makes sense strategically. If we're dealing with poor water quality up north, we'll make the run down here. During tarpon season, we might head this way to mix things up: a few hours chasing silver kings, then switching gears to target redfish, trout, and snook. Wintertime brings sheepshead into the area. When conditions call for it, though, Sarasota Bay delivers.
Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is home to artificial structures that are fish magnets, providing non-stop action year-round. The fun part about fishing reefs is that you truly never know what you’re going to catch. Our favorite way to fish these reefs is chumming them up with bait, then freelining pilchards to the fish that wander out of the structure including gag grouper, goliath grouper, snook, and more.
Skyway Bridge
In the heat of summer, specifically July and August, the Skyway Bridge becomes a grouper headquarters. We're targeting gag grouper and red grouper around the bridge structure and mangroves. During the summer, we target only grouper on the bridge. The iconic Skyway Bridge is loaded with structure and hiding places that grouper love, making it ideal for delivering non-stop action on quality fish.
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Where We Fish

Incredible
Locations

We have access to an incredible diversity of structure within 10-15 miles and 20-30 minutes from your dock, everything from bridges to docks, oyster bars, grass flats, beaches, mangroves, and everything in between. This variety means we can adapt to conditions and put you on fish consistently, no matter what Mother Nature throws at us.

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anna maria island inshore fishing charters

Inshore Fishing

4-8 Hours

1-5 Anglers

$650 - $1,050

Whether you're a veteran angler or a family looking to make some memories, the waters around Anna Maria Island are home to some of the best fishing on Florida's West Coast.

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anna maria island tarpon fishing charters

Tarpon Fishing

6-8 Hours

1-4 Anglers

$900 - $1,100

Whether it's on the beaches, in the passes, or on the bridges, tarpon provide one of the most heart-pumping battles, combining drag-screaming runs and acrobatic jumps.

Tarpon Trips
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Boat Tours

4 Hours

1-6 Guests

$450 - $600

Explore the beautiful, clear, turquoise waters around Anna Maria Island by boat, where we'll head to the sandbar for a swim, view wildlife, and enjoy the best the island has to offer.

Boat Tours
Capt. Randall Shaw

Over A Decade Of Experience

Captain Shaw has a passion for fishing and making lifelong memories for each of his clients and their families. Captain Randall has been guiding for over 10 years and still fishes with some of his original clients. Captain Randall has built a great team of guides who share the same passion for fishing.

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Comfort & Fishability

The quality of experience we offer extends to the equipment we use. Our guide team only trusts the best equipment when hosting our guests on the water. Our gear is meticulously maintained to ensure you have a great time on the water and can focus on the fishing.

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