Sports
Capt. Warren Girle Spills Fishing Hot Spots
Anna Maria Island charter captain: Tarpon loaded up 30 miles offshore, big Spanish mackerel abundant in 30 feet of water and mangrove snapper can be found on ledges in similar depths.
Capt. Warren Girle on Anna Maria Island said there are acres of tarpon daisy-chaining 30 miles offshore as they spawn during the full moon.
Expect the silver kings to return hungry by Monday and Tuesday.
There are still scattered tarpon on the beaches as well. Inshore, Girle said redfish are scattered.
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“There are no real big schools to speak of,” Girle said, “but if you’re fishing mullet schools on high water or underneath mangroves on a real high tide and around oyster beds, you should do well.”
Girle said there are tons of trout in 3-5 feet of water, along with ladyfish, Spanish mackerel and bluefish.
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He said there are some big Spanish mackerel in 30 feet of water and nice mangrove snapper to 19 inches over some of the ledges in 35-45 feet of water, along with tons of catch-and-release grouper.
American red snapper are in season until July 18.
Anglers can keep two fish apiece daily at a minimum of 16 inches in length.
Capt. Girle can be reached for a charter at 941-387-8383.
