Anna Maria, Manatee County, FL
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Naples Premier Offshore Fishing Charter
Local Fishing Resource
Everything you need to fish one of Florida's greatest inshore fisheries
What's Inside
Centropomus undecimalis
Prized sport fish found around mangroves and inlets. Sensitive to cold temperatures.
Local Notes: Stack under the lights at Rod & Reel Pier after dark during season. Live pilchards or threadfin herring are deadly.
Lutjanus griseus
Versatile species found from mangroves to offshore reefs. Excellent eating.
Local Notes: Hold tight to the structure at Rod & Reel Pier. Fish small live shrimp or pilchards close to the pilings on light leader.
Archosargus probatocephalus
Bottom feeder with strong teeth. Found around structures and pilings.
Local Notes: Abundant around the pilings at Rod & Reel Pier year-round. Fiddler crabs or fresh shrimp on a light jig head are your best bet.
Trachinotus carolinus
Excellent eating fish found in surf. Silver body with yellow fins.
Local Notes: Run along the beach near the base of Rod & Reel Pier. Sand fleas and small jigs in the 1/4-oz range.
Scomberomorus cavalla
Large mackerel species prized by anglers. Strong fighter found offshore.
Local Notes: Skyway and Tampa Bay area piers see good king mackerel runs in fall — slow-troll live blue runners off the end of the pier.
Sciaenops ocellatus
Popular game fish with distinctive black spot near tail. Found in shallow coastal waters.
Local Notes: Patrol the edges of Rod & Reel Pier and the surrounding flats, especially on falling tides.
Scomberomorus maculatus
Fast-swimming pelagic fish with gold spots. Common in spring and fall.
Local Notes: Blitz through Rod & Reel Pier during bait runs. Silver spoons and Gotcha plugs at a fast retrieve.
Cynoscion nebulosus
Popular inshore species with distinctive spots. Found over grass flats and sandy bottoms.
Local Notes: Work the drop-off around Rod & Reel Pier with DOA Shrimp or live pilchards, especially at first light.
Megalops atlanticus
Large powerful fish known for spectacular jumps. Migrates along Florida coast.
Local Notes: Roll near Rod & Reel Pier during spring migrations. Large live mullet or blue crabs.