Sarasota Coast
Anna Maria Island Fishing Weather & Tides
Bean Point, the passes, and Tampa Bay's southern mouth.
Today on the water
Tuesday, July 21Right now it's 86°F and clear at Anna Maria Island, with wind SSW 20 mph. The forecast high is 86° with a 17% chance of rain.
Today's tides
- High tide5:34 AM (2.1 ft)
- Low tide12:51 PM (0.6 ft)
- High tide7:19 PM (1.4 ft)
- Low tide11:26 PM (1.2 ft)
Sun
- Sunrise6:48 AM
- Sunset8:26 PM
- UV index9
Fishing Anna Maria Island
Anna Maria Island guards the southern mouth of Tampa Bay, and Bean Point at its tip is one of the more famous shore-fishing spots on the coast. Snook and redfish patrol the passes and beaches, tarpon roll through in early summer, and sheepshead stack on the Rod & Reel and city piers. Strong tidal current through the passes drives the bite.
Target species
- Snook
- Redfish
- Tarpon
- Sheepshead
Local tip: Big fish move on the strongest tides around the passes — the days around a new or full moon shine.
Anna Maria Island fishing & weather FAQ
- What are the tides in Anna Maria Island today?
- Anna Maria Island's tide predictions come from the NOAA CO-OPS station at Anna Maria Key, city pier. Today's high and low tide times are shown above and update through the day on the live dashboard.
- What fish can you catch at Anna Maria Island?
- Anna Maria Island is known for Snook, Redfish, Tarpon, and more. The mix shifts with the season, water temperature, and tide — check the live conditions before you run.
- What's the best weather app for fishing Anna Maria Island?
- Salty Forecast is built for exactly this stretch of coast — it combines tides for the Gulf & Tampa Bay mouth, wind and gust forecasts, water temperature from nearby NOAA buoys, live radar, and offshore swell in one clean, free view aimed at anglers.
- Is the wind good for fishing Anna Maria Island right now?
- Wind direction and speed make or break a day on the water. The live Salty Forecast dashboard shows current wind and gusts, an hourly wind forecast, and an animated wind map so you can pick the calmest window and the most protected water.
Nearby spots
Tides from NOAA CO-OPS (Anna Maria Key, city pier). Forecast from Open-Meteo. Salty Forecast is a free hyperlocal weather app built for anglers — species and local notes are general guidance, not fishing advice. Always check current conditions and regulations before heading out.