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Anna Maria Offshore Fishing

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Bradenton Beach FL

Philip Watson, Captain at Anna Maria Offshore Fishing

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With over a decade of experience, Captain Philip of Anna Maria Offshore Fishing guarantees an enjoyable and successful outing for every angler, ensuring safety and excitement on the water. He brings expert knowledge of the local fishing scene, where you’ll have the opportunity to reel in Amberjack, Mangrove Snapper, Hogfish, and many other species in the abundant waters surrounding Bradenton Beach. Whether you're a seasoned angler or new to the sport, Captain Philip’s guidance will provide you with the tools and tips needed to make the most of your fishing adventure.


These waters are home to an impressive variety of fish, including Red Grouper, Hogfish, Great Barracuda, Goliath Grouper, Yellowtail Snapper, and Mangrove Snapper, just to name a few. With the right luck and skill, you’ll find yourself battling big catches in no time. Depending on the conditions and preferences, you might be light tackle fishing, bottom fishing, or exploring more specialized techniques in this bountiful area.


Families looking to enjoy a day on the water together will find that Anna Maria Offshore Fishing is perfect for all ages. Captain Philip welcomes families with children, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. If you’re planning to bring children, be sure to inquire about child-sized life vests, or consider bringing your own. Feel free to bring snacks to keep energy levels up during the trip, ensuring everyone stays happy and fueled for a successful day of fishing.


The 28-foot center console boat offers comfortable seating and ample space for up to six passengers. It comes equipped with all the essential tools needed for a productive day of fishing. Captain Philip provides top-quality rods and reels for you, and live bait is available upon request. It’s always a good idea to check ahead to confirm if you’ll be catching your own live bait during the trip.


No need to worry about fishing licenses—this is covered by the charter, so you can arrive ready to fish. Keep in mind that certain fish species may have specific harvest limits or closed seasons, but Captain Philip is happy to inform you about the regulations to ensure you follow the rules and catch responsibly.


For more information and to book your next fishing adventure, simply reach out to Captain Philip. Whether you're after a trophy catch or just a fun day out on the water, Anna Maria Offshore Fishing offers an unforgettable experience for everyone!


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Trips Available with Anna Maria Offshore Fishing

4 HR Nearshore Fishing Adventure

Fishing

Starting At $750

4 HR Nearshore Fishing Adventure

Fishing: Inshore

Fishing Boat:

Anna Maria Offshore Fishing • 28' Pro Sport Prokat • Max 6 guests (base trip price includes 6 guests)

Description: This nearshore fishing trip takes you off the coast of Anna Maria Island, targeting waters from the beach out to 9 miles. The trip focuses on bottom fishing and offers an exciting opportunity to catch a variety of species, including King Mackerel (Kingfish), Mangrove Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Sheepshead, Hogfish, Lane Snapper, and Grunts. Perfect for groups looking to reel in a meal or two, this trip guarantees a great day on the water with plentiful fishing opportunities.

4-6 HR Offshore Fishing Adventure

Fishing

Starting At $850

4-6 HR Offshore Fishing Adventure

Fishing: Offshore

Fishing Boat:

Anna Maria Offshore Fishing • 28' Pro Sport Prokat • Max 6 guests (base trip price includes 6 guests)

Description: Embark on an exciting offshore adventure ranging from 9 to 20 miles out, where we’ll bottom fish natural hard bottoms and ledges. This trip is perfect for both beginners and experienced anglers, targeting a variety of snapper and grouper species, including Mangrove Snapper, Gag Grouper, and Red Grouper. You'll also have the chance to catch Spanish Mackerel, Yellowtail Snapper, Hogfish, and more. At the end of your trip, we'll clean and bag your catch, making it easy to take home and enjoy. Get ready for a rewarding day on the water with an experienced crew guiding you every step of the way!

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Ratings & Reviews Summary

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April 4, 2025

Captain Phillip is very knowledgeable and runs a great charter service. I highly recommend him.

April 4, 2025

Friendly and professional. Booked for my son, son in law and I. We went out on a six hour charter on 5/19/22 and had a blast, we caught a ton of fish. It was a fist time my son in law ever caught a fish and I myself have never caught more fish besides an early season pogie fishing out of Plymouth mass fishing for bait fish. I actually laughed to and said out loud “next time our girls take a trip w/o us we now have the perfect guys trip for payback”. Thank you to Kicking back charters for a terrific trip.

April 4, 2025

We had a great time last week on our family fishing trip, with Captain Phillip at the helm. Great communication, leading up to our reservation, regarding wind conditions in the forecast. As a result of the wind, we had to stay in-shore (very windy so, it was the right call) - caught a lot of fish, kept a bunch of Sheepshead to cook for dinner. We saw dolphins and a sea turtle. Philip made it super easy to just focus on the task at hand while he gave tips, made sure our lines were baited and, brought us to the right spots. We all had a great time and will book again if we head back to AMI in the future.

April 4, 2025

This was our first charter in FL and Capt Phillip was awesome. We did the offshore fishing trip, and we were reeling in snapper right away! Even got to have a couple fights with some goliath grouper who were eating our snapper as we were reeling the fish in. His mate Chase was super helpful and attentive too! Definitely recommend this charter to anybody considering, we will book again next time we’re in FL!

April 4, 2025

Our captain killed it for us! I had a group with 3 men and 3 kids. Within 10 minutes of arriving at our first stop 2 of the kids had already caught their first grouper while the other was reeling in a snapper. He was constantly working to make sure we had baited lines in the water and filling up the ice chest. Had a great day reeling in fish and walked always happy with ziplock bags of fresh fillets. Will definitely be going back out next time we’re in the area and recommend you give them a try!

April 4, 2025

Captain Phil is THE MAN! Also, he’s very protective about his waters which was really awesome to see...he’d go out of his way to pick up any trash we saw while out there. Every time I visit Florida, I’ll make sure to hit up Phil and go fishing!

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