Today is the day after thanksgiving and we have a cold front that is passing by Anna Maria Island making for a very windy and chilly day. Our fishing charters for the next few months are the most productive in between the cold fronts. We are still catching fish on the cold and windy days, but it can be a challenge on a day like today. A couple days after the front passes and we have a warming trend with lighter winds makes for phenomenal fishing on our fishing charters out in the Gulf of America and also in Tampa Bay and Sarasota Bay.

On our inshore fishing charters in Tampa Bay, we are still targeting the snook, spotted seatrout, and redfish. We are also starting to target the sheepshead and black drum. There are lots of ladyfish around which make for great action especially for kids. We are also fishing quite often in the Manatee River this time of year as the fish migrate into the river for the winter in hopes of staying warm and being comfortable during the colder days. The cold and windy days we are focusing our efforts on fishing around structure in areas that have slightly warmers water temperatures than the surrounding waters.

The days that we can venture into the Gulf we are doing mostly bottom fishing around live hard bottom areas. It is very easy fishing technique and provides great action. We are targeting sheepshead, mangrove snapper, key west grunts, and hogfish all which are great eating. There are also quite a few species that we catch as by catch using this technique including gag and red groupers and the occasional Spanish mackerel or shark.   

If you are looking to book a fishing charter in the Anna Maria Island or Bradenton area, give me a call or text at 813-220-8725. We fish with fresh caught live bait and light tackle that is fun for all ages. We are very family friendly and cater all the way up to the avid anglers.