Fishing Report for Anna Maria Island: September 25, 2024

Inshore Fishing Report: September 25, 2024

Weather Overview:

• Temperature: High of 87°F, mostly sunny
• Wind: Light at 6 mph from the NW
• Water Temperature: 85°F
• Tides:
  • High Tide: 7:00 AM at 2.10 feet
  • Low Tide: 12:01 PM at 0.65 feet
  • Second High Tide: 6:00 PM at 2.45 feet

Inshore Fishing Overview:

• Redfish: Redfish are biting well around mangroves and oyster bars, especially during the morning high tide. Cut mullet or pinfish are your best options.
• Snook: Early mornings near passes and beaches are best for targeting snook, and night fishing around dock lights is very productive.
• Trout: Deeper flats (6-10 feet) near potholes are holding trout. Soft plastics and shrimp patterns are working well.
• Mangrove Snapper: Active around structures and docks. Small live shrimp and whitebait are great choices for attracting bites.

Top Inshore Hot Spots:

• Longboat Pass: 27.4360° N, 82.6813° W
• Perico Bayou: 27.4953° N, 82.6805° W
• Bimini Bay: 27.5234° N, 82.7286° W

AMI Outfitters Gear Recommendations:

• Live bait rigs for redfish and snook
• Soft plastics for trout

Safety Tip: With calm weather and clear skies, it's a good day for early morning fishing to avoid the heat later in the day. Be sure to apply sunscreen frequently.

Offshore Fishing Report: September 25, 2024

Weather Overview:

• Temperature: High of 87°F, mostly sunny
• Wind: Light at 6 mph from the NW
• Water Temperature: 85°F
• Tides:
  • High Tide: 7:00 AM at 2.10 feet
  • Low Tide: 12:01 PM at 0.65 feet
  • Second High Tide: 6:00 PM at 2.45 feet

Offshore Fishing Overview:

• Red Snapper: Still biting in deep water on live pinfish or cut squid. Focus on larger baits to attract bigger snapper and avoid smaller fish.
• Triggerfish: Active around offshore reefs, and small cut squid pieces work well due to their small mouths.
• Mangrove Snapper: Being caught near rocky structures with small pinfish or cut threadfins.
• Mahi Mahi: Occasionally spotted nearshore, so keep a rod ready for any passing schools.

Top Offshore Hot Spots:

• Egmont Key Reef: 27.5903° N, 82.7620° W
• Middle Grounds: 28.1700° N, 84.3000° W

AMI Outfitters Gear Recommendations:

• Squid chunks for triggerfish and mangrove snapper
• Live bait rigs for red snapper

Safety Tip: Calm seas are expected, but always monitor the weather and ensure you have the proper safety equipment on board.

Fly Fishing Report: September 25, 2024

Weather Overview:

• Temperature: High of 87°F, mostly sunny
• Wind: Light at 6 mph from the NW
• Water Temperature: 85°F
• Tides:
  • High Tide: 7:00 AM at 2.10 feet
  • Low Tide: 12:01 PM at 0.65 feet
  • Second High Tide: 6:00 PM at 2.45 feet

Fly Fishing Overview:

• Redfish: Active in the early morning near flats and mangroves. Shrimp and crab patterns are best, especially during the high tide.
• Snook: Focus on beach passes in the early morning. Clouser Minnows and baitfish patterns are effective.
• Trout: Found in deeper potholes and grass flats, biting well on shrimp imitations and topwater flies like poppers.
• Mangrove Snapper: Active around structures, biting on small crab or shrimp patterns during outgoing tides.

Top Fly Fishing Hot Spots:

• Sarasota Bay Grass Flats: 27.3890° N, 82.5713° W
• Perico Bayou: 27.4953° N, 82.6805° W
• Bimini Bay: 27.5234° N, 82.7286° W

AMI Outfitters Gear Recommendations:

• Crab and shrimp fly patterns for redfish and mangrove snapper
• Clouser Minnows for snook
  Available at AMI Outfitters.

Safety Tip: Morning fly fishing is optimal with light winds and cooler temperatures. Be sure to use sunscreen and stay hydrated.

Nearshore Fishing Report: September 25, 2024

Weather Overview:

• Temperature: High of 87°F, mostly sunny
• Wind: Light at 6 mph from the NW
• Water Temperature: 85°F
• Tides:
  • High Tide: 7:00 AM at 2.10 feet
  • Low Tide: 12:01 PM at 0.65 feet
  • Second High Tide: 6:00 PM at 2.45 feet

Nearshore Fishing Overview:

• Mangrove Snapper: Steady bite nearshore, especially around rocky structures. Live shrimp and cut threadfins work well, especially during the outgoing tide.
• Lane Snapper: Larger lane snapper are biting in deeper nearshore waters, with live shrimp and squid being most effective.
• Mahi Mahi: Although rare, keep a rod ready with a pitch bait in case you encounter a school.
• Triggerfish: Active on reefs, biting on small squid chunks. Use smaller bait pieces to match their smaller mouths.

Top Nearshore Hot Spots:

• Egmont Key Reef: 27.5903° N, 82.7620° W
• Three Mile Reef: 27.4750° N, 82.7367° W
• Anna Maria Artificial Reef: 27.5234° N, 82.7312° W

AMI Outfitters Gear Recommendations:

• Live bait rigs for snapper
• Squid chunks for triggerfish

Safety Tip: Nearshore conditions are calm, but always stay alert to boat traffic and changing tides.