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Nearshore Fishing Charters vs. Offshore: What Nine Miles Out Really Means
Our nearshore fishing charters fish real structure inside Florida's nine-mile state-water line, not an offshore trip. Here's what's on each side of it.
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Find useful fishing tips and news from Captain David White Fishing Charters.
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Pompano Fishing in Florida: The Fall and Winter Run Through Our Passes
Pompano fishing in Florida turns on with the first cold front near Anna Maria Island — why the run starts, how we fish it, and FWC's rules.
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Tampa Bay Fishing Charters: What the Bay Offers Season by Season
Tampa Bay fishing charters change by the month — snook, redfish, sheepshead, cobia and tarpon each have their own window. Here's how we plan the year.
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Sea Trout Fishing on the Grass Flats: A Fall Pattern That Works
Sea trout fishing turns on across Sarasota Bay and Tampa Bay grass flats as fall cools the water. Current FWC slot and bag limits, plus how we fish them.
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Longboat Key Fishing Charters: Between the Bay and the Gulf
Longboat Key fishing charters with Captain David White work Longboat Pass, Jewfish Key mangroves, and Sarasota Bay flats for snook, redfish, and sea trout.
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Mangrove Snapper Habitat: Where They Hold and How We Catch Them
Mangrove snapper habitat around Anna Maria Island: where they hold, what they eat, how we catch them, and the current FWC size and bag limit.
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Fly Fishing Anna Maria Island: Tailing Redfish on the Fall Flats
Fly fishing Anna Maria Island in fall: tailing redfish on skinny grass flats, how we sight-fish them, plus the current slot and bag limits.
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Siesta Key Fishing Charters: Fishing the South End
Siesta Key fishing charters with Captain David White reach Sarasota Bay's flats and mangroves for snook and redfish, a 45-minute drive from the Key.
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King Mackerel Season in Florida: When the Fall Run Reaches Anna Maria Island
King mackerel season in Florida runs year-round, but the fall run puts more fish within reach of Anna Maria Island's nearshore charters.
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2026 Gag Grouper Season Opens September 1 on Anna Maria Island
Gag grouper season opens September 1 in Florida’s Gulf state waters and closes September 30. Book a Tampa Bay or Anna Maria Island gag grouper charter early.
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Anna Maria Island Fishing Charters | Summer Fishing Report
Summer rains have improved Anna Maria Island fishing for redfish, juvenile tarpon, snook, trout, and mangrove snapper. Book Captain David White Fishing Charters from Holmes Beach.
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Fly Fishing on Anna Maria Island: Chasing Redfish, Snook, and Tarpon
Discover the art of fly fishing with Captain David White. Chase tarpon and redfish in the stunning waters of Anna Maria Island.
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Inshore Fishing Adventure: Targeting Pompano, Snapper, and Sheepshead in the Passes of Anna Maria Island
Discover inshore fishing for Pompano, Snapper, and Sheepshead with Captain David White in Anna Maria Island's scenic passes.
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Inshore Fishing Adventure: Snook and Redfish in the Mangroves of Anna Maria Island
Discover the thrill of inshore fishing with Captain David White, targeting snook and redfish in the beautiful mangroves of Anna Maria Island.
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Tarpon Fishing Adventure
Experience an exciting tarpon fishing trip in Tampa Bay with Captain David White and clients for an unforgettable adventure.
