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Anna Maria Island, Florida
Anna Maria Island Fishing Charters
10 charter captains and guides fishing from Anna Maria Island, Cortez, Bradenton and Longboat Key, listed A to Z with their boats, trip types and published prices. Call the captain directly – we never take a commission.
The captains
Anna Maria Island fishing charters and guides, A to Z
Trip types, species and prices are shown as each operator publishes them. Ask the captain what fits your group, and confirm prices before you book.
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AMI Charters
752 Manatee Avenue, Holmes Beach, FL 34217 (Kingfish Marina)
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Snook, Redfish, Grouper, Snapper, Tarpon, Speckled trout, King mackerel, Spanish mackerel
AMI Excursions
Anna Maria Island
Targets: Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Permit, Hogfish, Grouper
Back Country Sport Fishing
Anna Maria Island
Targets: Tarpon
Chasing Limits Charters
Anna Maria Island
Targets: Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, Tarpon, Sheepshead, Hogfish, Grouper
Grande Tarpon Charters
Pick-up: 752 Manatee Ave., Holmes Beach, FL 34217; 1475 Gulf Dr S, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
Targets: Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, Black drum, Sheepshead, Mangrove snapper, Grouper
Gulf Cart Charters
Bradenton
Targets: Snapper, Grouper, Shark, Redfish, Spanish mackerel, Tarpon, Snook, Speckled trout
Just Reel Fishing Charters
Waterline Villas and Marina, Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, Sheepshead, Mangrove snapper, Flounder
Captain Logan Bystrom
Anna Maria Island
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, King mackerel, Permit, Cobia, Snapper
Captain Mike's Fishing Charters and Dolphin Boat Tours
Anna Maria Island
Targets: Tarpon, Permit, Snook, Redfish, Speckled trout, Flounder, Grouper, Snapper
Reel Cortez Charters
Safe Harbor Pier 77 Marina (NE of Manatee Ave Bridge), Bradenton
Coast Guard license shown on their site checked October 2026
Targets: Grouper, Snapper, Red snapper, Snook, Redfish, Cobia, Porgy, King mackerel
Listed alphabetically – this is not a ranking. Updated October 2026. How we list · Update or remove a listing
Trip types
Deep sea, inshore or party boat in Anna Maria Island?
How the 10 operators listed here split by the trips they run. Not sure which fits? Read inshore vs offshore fishing.
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Deep sea and offshore boats
Offshore and deep sea trips run past the beaches to reefs, wrecks, ledges and open water for bigger fish. Expect longer runs, more swell and longer trips – full days are common.
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Inshore and bay guides
Inshore trips fish calm bays, flats, marsh and the passes close to land. Short runs, smaller boats and steady action make them the usual pick for kids and first-timers.
Usually after: Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Grouper.
Typical private half day: $650 (3 boats publish one).
Inshore fishing charters in Anna Maria Island: all 10 guides →
Anna Maria Island is part of Florida Gulf Coast fishing charters: compare towns, prices and trips across the area.
Today on the water
Conditions in Anna Maria Island right now
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Live from NOAA tide station 8726282, NOAA station 8726384, the National Weather Service. Tide times are predictions. Sunrise and moon are calculated for Anna Maria Island.
Full tide table and what is biting: Anna Maria Island fishing report.
Prices
What a fishing charter costs in Anna Maria Island
Calculated from the prices captains publish (private trips for the whole boat, not per person), checked October 2026. Most prices cover up to 4 to 6 anglers; tips, fuel surcharges and fish cleaning can be extra.
| Trip | Median | Range | Boats |
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| Private half day (about 4 hours) | $650 | $500 – $1,050 | 3 |
| Private full day (about 8 hours) | $1,000 | $900 – $1,650 | 3 |
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Seasons
What is biting in Anna Maria Island, month by month
The main months for each fish, so you can match your dates to what you want to catch.
| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Gag grouper |
Shaded months are the main season or open season for each fish, from the state wildlife agency or local captains’ own published calendars. Seasons and limits change – check current rules before you go. Sources: grandetarpon.com, amicharters.com, islander.org.
Know before you go
Fishing in Anna Maria Island: local notes
Source: islander.org
Source: islander.org
Source: grandetarpon.com
Source: fishannamaria.com
Source: amicharters.com
Questions
Anna Maria Island fishing charter questions
How many fishing charters are in Anna Maria Island?
We list 10 charter captains and guides fishing from Anna Maria Island, Cortez, Bradenton and Longboat Key, A to Z – not ranked.
How much is a fishing charter in Anna Maria Island?
Among 3 boats that publish a private half-day price, the median is $650 (from $500 to $1,050), and the median full day is $1,000. Prices are for the whole boat, usually up to 4 to 6 anglers.
What fish can you catch in Anna Maria Island?
The species Anna Maria Island captains list most often are Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Grouper, Speckled trout and Snapper. In October, the season calendar above shows Redfish, King mackerel, Gag grouper in season.
Do I need a fishing license on a charter in Florida?
Anglers on a for-hire vessel (guide, charter or party boat) with a valid charter license are exempt from the saltwater license and snook/lobster permits. A Florida resident annual license is $17 and a nonresident annual license $47. Florida fishing license prices and rules.
Does Gone Fishing HQ take a commission?
No. You book with the captain directly by phone or on their own website, and they keep 100% of the trip price.
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