Vacation rentals Anna Maria Island offers the best opportunities to take adventurous trips with your fishing rod. You will love the clear waters and amazing fishing spots on Anna Maria Island. Whether you are an amateur angler or a professional, fishing is found in abundance. Stay at an Anna Maria island rental and experience the excitement of fishing on 3 piers. You will not have to worry about getting bait and a boat. Captains are always at your service to take you on a trip. The vast range of charter fishing services make you discover why this island is a fisherman's paradise.
Rod and Reel Pier
An angler made history in 1979 by catching a hammerhead shark from the Rod and Reel pier. The shark weighed 1,386 pounds and is the largest ever caught from a pier. Since then, the pier has not disappointed anglers visiting in the hopes of catching a huge species. Sheepshead, snook, tarpon, drums, jack, redfish, barracuda, founder, mackerel and ladyfish are only some of the species floating around your boat. At Anna Maria Island, you are in for surprises. You never know which of the species you will come across, just like a bonefish, bluefish or a sea bass.
For those who love more challenges, arrive at the Sunshine Skyway State Fishing Pier, which is a little farther from Anna Maria. What was formerly a bridge is now the longest fishing pier in the world. You can catch a wide range of species without a permit.
Bradenton Beach Historical Bridge Street Pier
This fishing pier is located at the end of the Bridge Street. Ladyfish, grouper, flounder, mullet and bluefish are the main attractions at this pier. The easy access to these species has made this spot a special one for fishermen. You need to arrive early to be able to secure a good spot. Bradenton Pier has been revamped, and a restaurant was added to attract more tourists. The restaurant is known as City Pier Café and provides quality food.
Anna Maria Island City Pier
This pier is normally crowded with locals eager to catch fish. However, they are helpful and may provide you with tips. Anglers mostly catch different varieties of saltwater fish from this pier. The pier has been revamped after being destroyed by a hurricane. It also has a restaurant and a bait shop for the anglers.
Charter Fishing Services
Charter services are available for interested anglers. The experienced captains will make sure you go home with a boat full of fish. Dolphin Dreams Charters Fishing, Capt Josh Charters and Captain Mike's Charters are some of the best services available on Anna Maria Island.
Vacation rental in Anna Maria provides easy access to all these piers, bridges and charter services. Visit vamoose.com to find rentals near Anna Maria Island where you can sort by location, price or amenities.