Inshore Fishing Report for Anna Maria Island: September 11, 2024

Good evening, inshore anglers! Here’s your detailed guide for tomorrow’s inshore fishing conditions:

Weather and Conditions

• Temperature: 87°F with partly cloudy skies.
• Wind: Light winds at 6 mph, creating calm inshore conditions.
• Water Temperature: 84°F, perfect for keeping inshore species like snook, redfish, and trout active during the morning high tide.

Tides and Fishing Times

• High Tide: 9:30 AM at 2.3 feet
• Low Tide: 4:30 PM at 0.4 feet

The morning high tide will be the best time to target snook, redfish, and trout around mangroves and structure.

Best Inshore Fishing Spots

• Longboat Pass: Great for targeting snook and redfish near bridge pilings and mangroves.
• Perico Bayou: Focus on snook and redfish as they move into the mangroves with the rising tide.
• Bimini Bay: Calm waters make it ideal for sight fishing snook and redfish in the morning.

Bait and Tackle

• Live Shrimp: Effective for redfish and snook.
• Soft Plastics (Shrimp Imitations, Paddle Tails): Great for covering ground near baitfish schools.

Safety Tip: Thunderstorms expected around 3-4 PM, so plan to finish your fishing trip early​(Weather.gov)​(The Islander).