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Anna Maria Island, Florida
Inshore Fishing Charters in Anna Maria Island
10 inshore guides in Anna Maria Island, Cortez, Bradenton and Longboat Key that fish the bays, flats and passes, listed A to Z with their boats and published prices. Call the guide directly – we never take a commission.
The guides
Anna Maria Island inshore fishing guides, A to Z
Every guide here lists inshore, bay, flats or backcountry trips on its own published trip menu. Confirm the trip, the price and what is included before you book.
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. All 10 operators: Anna Maria Island fishing charters.
What to expect
Inshore fishing in Anna Maria Island at a glance
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.
- Trip lengths these guides publish: Three-quarter day (about 6 hours) – 4; Full day (8 hours or more) – 3; Half day (about 4 hours) – 3.
- Fish they list most: Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Grouper, Speckled trout, Snapper, Cobia, King mackerel.
- In season in October: Redfish, King mackerel (see the Anna Maria Island season calendar).
- Group size: most of these boats that publish a limit take up to 4 guests.
- Coast Guard license: 4 of 10 show the captain’s US Coast Guard license on their own site.
Inshore fishing follows the tide. The Anna Maria Island fishing report shows today’s tide times, wind and the best fishing times, and how to read a tide chart explains what they mean.
Prices
What an inshore charter costs in Anna Maria Island
Calculated from the private-trip prices these guides publish, as of October 2026. Prices are for the whole boat, not per person; tips and fish cleaning can be extra.
| Trip | Median | Range | Boats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private half day (about 4 hours) | $650 | $500 – $1,050 | 3 |
| Private full day (about 8 hours) | $1,000 | $900 – $1,650 | 3 |
More: fishing charter prices across the US · half day vs full day.
Questions
Inshore charters in Anna Maria Island: questions
How much is an inshore fishing charter in Anna Maria Island?
Among 3 guides 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. Confirm the price and what is included when you book.
What fish do inshore charters target in Anna Maria Island?
The fish these guides list most often are Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, Grouper, Speckled trout, Snapper. What bites depends on the month – see the season calendar.
Is inshore or deep sea fishing better in Anna Maria Island?
Inshore trips are calmer, shorter and better for kids and first-timers; offshore trips run farther for bigger fish and take more time. Anna Maria Island also runs offshore trips: 3 offshore boats. Inshore vs offshore explained.
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