- Location
- Anna Maria Island, Florida
- Trip Types
- Inshore, offshore, fly and tarpon fishing; boat excursions
- Phone
- 941-713-4161
Anna Maria Charters brings together fishing guides David White and Johnny Mattay and a separate excursion team serving Anna Maria Island and surrounding waters. The business advertises four boats and fishing options ranging from inshore and fly fishing to offshore and tarpon trips.
Contact and booking details
| Operator | Anna Maria Charters |
|---|---|
| Area | Anna Maria Island, Florida |
| Departure / address | Anna Maria Island area; confirm the marina and boat assigned to your trip. |
| Phone | 941-713-4161 |
| Use the operator’s website or phone; no public email was confirmed in the reviewed pages. | |
| Website / reservations | Visit Anna Maria Charters |
| Trip options | Inshore, offshore, fly and tarpon fishing; boat excursions |
The captains behind the business
David White grew up around his family's Illinois bait-and-tackle store before moving to Anna Maria Island at 19. Johnny Mattay is an island native who began his charter career after completing captain training following high school. Their published biographies emphasize helping both new and experienced anglers.
Fishing trips and service area
Fishing choices include inshore, offshore, fly and tarpon charters in Tampa Bay and nearby Gulf waters. The website names Holmes Beach, Bradenton Beach, Cortez and Bradenton among the areas served. Ask which departure point, captain and vessel apply to your selected fishing trip, as a service area is not necessarily the boarding address.
Excursion boats and alternatives
The nonfishing program uses a 24-foot Carolina Skiff and lists Captain Laura King and Captain Jerry Mayer. Options include island visits, snorkeling, shelling, sandbars and sunset outings. Excursions accommodate up to six passengers per boat, with two-boat arrangements advertised for up to twelve; do not assume those limits apply to every fishing vessel.
Rates, deposits and booking
Fishing rates were not established in the reviewed pages, so request a quotation for your party and target fish. Excursion terms specify a minimum $50 deposit per boat and a $50 optional float or snorkeling-gear addition. The excursion page allows deposit refunds for cancellations at least seven days ahead and for qualifying mechanical or captain-determined weather cancellations.
Questions to settle before your trip
Use the reservation number to confirm fishing equipment, license coverage, food and drink arrangements, passenger limits and the specific fishing cancellation policy. Those fishing details should be confirmed separately from the published excursion terms. Tell the team if some guests would prefer island time to a full fishing day.
Details checked September 28, 2026, using the operator’s published information. Rates, boats, meeting points and policies can change; confirm the final trip details directly. Listed species describe possible targets, not a guaranteed catch or an open harvest season.
Sources and photos
- Anna Maria Charters — Official website
- Anna Maria Charters — Contact
- Anna Maria Charters — Boat trips
Featured photo: Anna Maria Charters angler handling a fish beside the boat. Photo from Anna Maria Charters.