Inshore Fishing Report for Anna Maria Island: September 9, 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 conditions for inshore fishing.
• Water Temperature: 84°F, perfect for keeping inshore species like snook and redfish feeding actively during the high tide.

Tides and Fishing Times

• High Tide: 8:12 AM at 2.3 feet
• Low Tide: 3:14 PM at 0.2 feet

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

Best Inshore Fishing Spots

• Longboat Pass: Ideal for snook and redfish near the bridge pilings and mangroves.
• Perico Bayou: Focus on casting near mangrove roots during the rising tide for the best action.
• Bimini Bay: Calm waters here are perfect for sight fishing snook and redfish in the early morning.

Bait and Tackle

• Live Shrimp: Great for redfish and snook.
• Soft Plastics: Shrimp and paddle tail imitations work well in covering more ground during the high tide.

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