Fernandina Beach Weather Forecast

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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...
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...
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...
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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Joe Curtis

Joe C.
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Reported 3 years ago

Week of 1/15 has been a great one. Lots of black seabass and ringtail porgies on the 4 hour trips. Recently the shallow triggers and beeliners haven't been cooperating but nothing to be mad about as Black Sea bass offer world class eating! For the 6/8 hour offshore trips cobia...
Joe Curtis
Joe C. Jacksonville Beach, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Week of 1/15 has been a great one. Lots of black seabass and ringtail porgies on the 4 hour trips. Recently the shallow triggers and beeliners haven't been cooperating but nothing to be mad about as Black Sea bass offer world class eating!
For the 6/8 hour offshore trips cobia
fishing was world class with one 6 hour trip boasting double digit fish including a tagged 30+ pounder. The fish was originally caught in South Carolina at 32" overall in 2019 and recaptured 1200 days and nearly 300 miles away at 42" fork length.
Inshore the fish have been steady with some days better than others. On the low tide mid day trips sightfishing has been the name of the game. With a low tide in the morning targeting holes has been the money.
Winter fishing is in full swing! Let's goooo fishin!
Cobia Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Cobia Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Cobia Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Cobia Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Cobia Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Cobia Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
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Joe Curtis

Joe C.
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Reported 3 years ago

Inshore fishing has been awesome in the skiff. With cooling water fish have been stacked up in their usual winter time haunts. Black drum now moving with the schools of reds too for some bonus catches. Offshore black seabass fishing is off the chain on the short 4/6 hour trips....
Joe Curtis
Joe C. Jacksonville Beach, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Inshore fishing has been awesome in the skiff. With cooling water fish have been stacked up in their usual winter time haunts. Black drum now moving with the schools of reds too for some bonus catches. Offshore black seabass fishing is off the chain on the short 4/6 hour trips. Mixed with vermillion snapper and triggerfish. On the extended 10/12 hour trips trigger fish is the name of the game for meat haul. If the goal is hero or 0 lots of big wahoos have been hitting the deck with the cold weather. As always plenty of mutton snappers and usual suspects to compliment the box. Let's go fishin!
Red Snapper, Triggerfish Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Red Snapper, Triggerfish Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Red Snapper, Triggerfish Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Red Snapper, Triggerfish Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Red Snapper, Triggerfish Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Red Snapper, Triggerfish Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
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Bill Perkins

Bill P.
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported 3 years ago

The seas have been calm and the bite is on!
Bill Perkins
Bill P. Jacksonville, Florida Reported 3 years ago
The seas have been calm and the bite is on!
Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
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    Mark D. | May 16, 2026

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    Paul O. | April 30, 2026

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    John S. | April 22, 2026

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    Joe gave us an awesome trip! We were on fish all day what a great experience! Already planning my next trip.

    David B. | April 18, 2026

    Trip: Half Day/Full Day Offshore Fishing

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    David F. | April 15, 2026

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