Fernandina Beach Weather Forecast

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Dave Sipler
Dave S.
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Well it's super spring and it's black drum and speckled trout time. Fishing the St. Johns River and St. Johns River inlet jetty rocks. It's high tide to pull the hardware planers and spoons for a lot of Spanish mackerel which is always good for dads and kids.
Dave Sipler
Dave S. Jacksonville, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Well it's super spring and it's black drum and speckled trout time. Fishing the St. Johns River and St. Johns River inlet jetty rocks. It's high tide to pull the hardware planers and spoons for a lot of Spanish mackerel which is always good for dads and kids.
Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
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Joe Curtis
Joe C.
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
The last week was challenging yet rewarding. While there were not any “gimmie” days with a lot of effort and some brain power we ended up putting some nice boxes of fish together with a pile of trophy black drum up to 50 pounds.
Even saw our first kingfish and Mahi of the year. I expect summer fishing to come early after next weeks blow. Meaning kings, cobia and plenty of other tasty critters.
While inshore has been booking hot, day by day I can feel it getting less quality bites and more “junk fish” while great to bend a...
Joe Curtis
Joe C. Jacksonville Beach, Florida Reported 3 years ago
The last week was challenging yet rewarding. While there were not any “gimmie” days with a lot of effort and some brain power we ended up putting some nice boxes of fish together with a pile of trophy black drum up to 50 pounds.
Even saw our first kingfish and Mahi of the year. I expect summer fishing to come early after next weeks blow. Meaning kings, cobia and plenty of other tasty critters.
While inshore has been booking hot, day by day I can feel it getting less quality bites and more “junk fish” while great to bend a
rod I don’t expect to see full fish boxes of great eating.
Spanish mackerel should be showing any day providing great action for kids and family trips. But also a great fall back if the sheepshead trout or redfish are uncooperative.
Skiff trips have been heating up as well focused around the low tide as usual. Redfish bite was very very slow a week or so ago but is recovering nicely.
Black Drum Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Black Drum Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Black Drum Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Black Drum Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Black Drum Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
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Chip Wingo
Chip W.
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Inbound SMS
APP 1 day ago
Fluctuating cold weather has dropped water temps back to a normal pattern . With that been said , sheepshead, black drum , trout and bull and slot redfish bites have been great !
Chip Wingo
Chip W. Jacksonville Beach, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Inbound SMS
APP 1 day ago
Fluctuating cold weather has dropped water temps back to a normal pattern . With that been said , sheepshead, black drum , trout and bull and slot redfish bites have been great !
Black Drum Fishing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Black Drum Fishing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Black Drum Fishing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Black Drum Fishing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Black Drum Fishing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Black Drum Fishing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
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Robbie Bishop
Robbie B.
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Weather permitting the bottom fishing has been good seabass, triggerfish, beeliners and the cobia are starting to show up. Pogies are on the beach so the kingfish should show up soon. Inshore hfishing for reds,trout,sheepshead and black drum is good too.
Robbie Bishop
Robbie B. Jacksonville, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Weather permitting the bottom fishing has been good seabass, triggerfish, beeliners and the cobia are starting to show up. Pogies are on the beach so the kingfish should show up soon. Inshore hfishing for reds,trout,sheepshead and black drum is good too.
Black Seabass, Triggerfish Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
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James Walker
James W.
Kingsland, Georgia
Reported 3 years ago
Black Seabass and Trigger fish are chewing and other species are showing up as the water temperature rises.
James Walker
James W. Kingsland, Georgia Reported 3 years ago
Black Seabass and Trigger fish are chewing and other species are showing up as the water temperature rises.
Black Seabass Fishing in St. Marys, Georgia
Black Seabass Fishing in St. Marys, Georgia
Black Seabass Fishing in St. Marys, Georgia
Black Seabass Fishing in St. Marys, Georgia
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Dave Sipler
Dave S.
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
spring has sprung in Jacksonville Florida 100%
Spanish mackerel have arrived and they are the spring marker
my bird feeder is covered up with Robin Red breasts migrating North.
there’s plenty of action at the inlet even had our first encounter with 100 lb black tip shark behind the boat
there’s plenty of action for everyone no matter your skill level
a very short boat ride to the inlet on a calm wind day could see everything from Big whiting bull redfish black drum Spanish mackerel bluefish and even sharks already
Dave Sipler
Dave S. Jacksonville, Florida Reported 3 years ago
spring has sprung in Jacksonville Florida 100%
Spanish mackerel have arrived and they are the spring marker
my bird feeder is covered up with Robin Red breasts migrating North.
there’s plenty of action at the inlet even had our first encounter with 100 lb black tip shark behind the boat
there’s plenty of action for everyone no matter your skill level
a very short boat ride to the inlet on a calm wind day could see everything from Big whiting bull redfish black drum Spanish mackerel bluefish and even sharks already
Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
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Chip Wingo
Chip W.
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Bite continues to heat up with climbing water temps. Flounder bite has been pretty consistent with decent fish in the 2-3lb range. Some triple tails are showing up in the river. Big, oversized redfish and some larger black drum have also been showing up regularly in good numbers.
Chip Wingo
Chip W. Jacksonville Beach, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Bite continues to heat up with climbing water temps. Flounder bite has been pretty consistent with decent fish in the 2-3lb range. Some triple tails are showing up in the river. Big, oversized redfish and some larger black drum have also been showing up regularly in good numbers.
Redfish Fishing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
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James Walker
James W.
Kingsland, Georgia
Reported 3 years ago
Bottom fishing is on fire with Black Seabass and Trigger fish at the top of the list. Other species are showing up as we continue to warm up.
James Walker
James W. Kingsland, Georgia Reported 3 years ago
Bottom fishing is on fire with Black Seabass and Trigger fish at the top of the list. Other species are showing up as we continue to warm up.
Black Seabass, Triggerfish Fishing in St. Marys, Georgia
Black Seabass, Triggerfish Fishing in St. Marys, Georgia
Black Seabass, Triggerfish Fishing in St. Marys, Georgia
Black Seabass, Triggerfish Fishing in St. Marys, Georgia
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Chip Wingo
Chip W.
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
With water temps back up into the 60's fish are turning in the feed bag once again . Finding big schools of redfish in the intracoastal waterway that can be targeted with both artificial and live bait . Black drum are showing up in good number with some being over 20 lbs . Trout are still feeding well on the tops and bottoms of the tide . Sheepshead have been a good bet around structure and jetties as well.
Chip Wingo
Chip W. Jacksonville Beach, Florida Reported 3 years ago
With water temps back up into the 60's fish are turning in the feed bag once again . Finding big schools of redfish in the intracoastal waterway that can be targeted with both artificial and live bait . Black drum are showing up in good number with some being over 20 lbs . Trout are still feeding well on the tops and bottoms of the tide . Sheepshead have been a good bet around structure and jetties as well.
Black Drum Fishing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Black Drum Fishing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Black Drum Fishing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Black Drum Fishing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Black Drum Fishing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Black Drum Fishing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
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Robbie Bishop
Robbie B.
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
The fishing has been good nice seabass, beeliners and some nice triggerfish. Even had a nice 28 inch gag grouper and of course they are closed right now. Weather just won't cooperate for much offshore fishing right now. Made a couple of trips recently and one was real good the other got shortened due to 3 cases of the sea flu.
Robbie Bishop
Robbie B. Jacksonville, Florida Reported 3 years ago
The fishing has been good nice seabass, beeliners and some nice triggerfish. Even had a nice 28 inch gag grouper and of course they are closed right now. Weather just won't cooperate for much offshore fishing right now. Made a couple of trips recently and one was real good the other got shortened due to 3 cases of the sea flu.
Black Seabass, Rockfish Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Black Seabass, Rockfish Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
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Recent Fernandina Beach Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Jon was great. He was very knowledgeable of the area and where to go to find the best fishing. He communicates very well and was willing to work with us on the boat ram location due to a fishing tournament during the same time as our charter. He kept us informed and taught tips and tricks to help throughout our time with him. Next time we are in Jacksonville we will be looking him up again.

    Eric R. | July 12, 2026

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  • ★★★★★
    It was a good day with Brian! He took us to lots of spots with lots of fish. And he was especially helpful in re-baiting hooks and giving instruction on how to best use the gear and tackle.

    Chris S. | July 9, 2026

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  • ★★★★★
    Kind and patient. Caught tarpoon, rdfish and drum. Played football with Derrick Henry in highschool!

    Brett C. | July 8, 2026

    Trip: Inshore Charter - 26' World Cat

  • ★★★★★
    Blake was a great fishing captain! He was funny, knowledgeable and put us on some great fishing spots! Afterwards he filleted the fish for us and put them on ice for our ride home.

    Kelley | July 7, 2026

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    Jeremy was a tremendous guide. Switched up locations and fishing styles to fit our needs and get us some good fish. He was very friendly and fun to fish with. Very informative and gave good food/recreational recommendations for the area.

    Benjamin P. | July 7, 2026

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    Blake is a Great captain! What a blast with my 4 boys! Thank you we will be back!

    Michael M. | July 7, 2026

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    Captain David was awesome. We had a great trip. Caught red fish, blue fish, bunch of sharks. Kept my kids entertained the whole time.

    Daniel H. | July 7, 2026

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    Scheduled a trip and a storm was blowing in on the day of the trip and Captain James reached out and rescheduled with a day that worked perfect for my family. On the new day it was really choppy and we thought we was just going to have to fish close to shore but then it calmed down and we got to go out deep. Very first fish we caught was a sail fin fish I always dreamed of catching then we caught 2 barricade and a king fish. We hooked what looked like a great white shark that we fought for over 2 hours and it jumped out of the water and broke the line but it was huge biggest shark I ever seen in person and I live in Florida! Overall the trip was a great day with an experienced and friendly Captain and Mate that even helped our 8 year old fight t he shark for 15 minutes building a memory he would never forget! I will book all future trips with Captain James Walker. Great Captain and great man I could not have asked for anyone better than him and his first mate (his son also). If you want a memorable trip tell them what you want and they will do thier best to make it happen! Thank you Captain James for some awesome memories!

    Jerry S. | July 6, 2026

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    Tim T. | July 5, 2026

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