Fernandina Beach Weather Forecast

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Chris H.
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
September and October were fabulous months out there. We had a very hot tarpon bite on the St. Johns River. We also had fair action on spotted seatrout, sandtrout and mangrove snapper. We caught a hand full of redfish and black bass in the brackish waters and we caught a couple of Bull Reds as well. Hurricane Ian wasn't severe in Jacksonville but we got a significant amount of rain which muddied the St. Johns River and slowed things down. The water should be cleared up any day now. As temperatures drop, I am expecting the snook to turn on...
Chris Holleman
Chris H. Jacksonville, Florida Reported 3 years ago
September and October were fabulous months out there. We had a very hot tarpon bite on the St. Johns River. We also had fair action on spotted seatrout, sandtrout and mangrove snapper. We caught a hand full of redfish and black bass in the brackish waters and we caught a couple of Bull Reds as well. Hurricane Ian wasn't severe in Jacksonville but we got a significant amount of rain which muddied the St. Johns River and slowed things down. The water should be cleared up any day now. As temperatures drop, I am expecting the snook to turn on in some of the river tributaries and redfish and spotted seatrout action should take off in the ICW. Sometimes the juvenile tarpon fishing can be good as well the water first cools.
Striped Bass Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Striped Bass Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Striped Bass Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Striped Bass Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Striped Bass Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Striped Bass Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Striped Bass Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Striped Bass Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Striped Bass Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Striped Bass Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
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Robbie Bishop
Robbie B.
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Inshore fishing has been good with flounder, sheepshead and a good bull redfish bite. Ian has offshore waters stirred up but the bite for bottom fishing has been good for snapper, beeliners, triggerfish and some seabass. As the water cleans up some striking
fish should show up like king mackerel, barracuda, and jacks. Here are pictures of most recent fish.
Robbie Bishop
Robbie B. Jacksonville, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Inshore fishing has been good with flounder, sheepshead and a good bull redfish bite. Ian has offshore waters stirred up but the bite for bottom fishing has been good for snapper, beeliners, triggerfish and some seabass. As the water cleans up some striking
fish should show up like king mackerel, barracuda, and jacks. Here are pictures of most recent fish.
King Mackerel / Kingfish Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
King Mackerel / Kingfish Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
King Mackerel / Kingfish Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
King Mackerel / Kingfish Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
King Mackerel / Kingfish Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
King Mackerel / Kingfish Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
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Christopher Hazlett
Christopher H.
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has been pretty good lately!! Lots of Vermilion snapper and triggerfish biting near the bottom and a good number of Kingfish, Sailfish, Cobia, Cudas, and more trolling near shore!! Also the mutton snapper and African pompano out in 130ft
Christopher Hazlett
Christopher H. Jacksonville Beach, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Fishing has been pretty good lately!! Lots of Vermilion snapper and triggerfish biting near the bottom and a good number of Kingfish, Sailfish, Cobia, Cudas, and more trolling near shore!! Also the mutton snapper and African pompano out in 130ft
Red Snapper fishing in Atlantic Beach, Florida
Red Snapper fishing in Atlantic Beach, Florida
Red Snapper fishing in Atlantic Beach, Florida
Red Snapper fishing in Atlantic Beach, Florida
Red Snapper fishing in Atlantic Beach, Florida
Red Snapper fishing in Atlantic Beach, Florida
Red Snapper fishing in Atlantic Beach, Florida
Red Snapper fishing in Atlantic Beach, Florida
Red Snapper fishing in Atlantic Beach, Florida
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Robbie Bishop
Robbie B.
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
The fishing has been a little slow but still catching enough to keep the customers happy.
Robbie Bishop
Robbie B. Jacksonville, Florida Reported 3 years ago
The fishing has been a little slow but still catching enough to keep the customers happy.
King Mackerel / Kingfish fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
King Mackerel / Kingfish fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
King Mackerel / Kingfish fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
King Mackerel / Kingfish fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
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Chip Wingo
Chip W.
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Legal size redfish are spotty but still in good numbers. With the shrimp run ramping up, it can be a little testy getting a consistent bite. But flounder are starting to show in great numbers- fish are still on the smaller side but great action.
Tarpon fishing continues to be red hot in northeast Florida with fish ranging from 40 to 100 lbs.
Bull reds are showing in good numbers in the St Johns river as well with the average fish in the 40in range!
Chip Wingo
Chip W. Jacksonville Beach, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Legal size redfish are spotty but still in good numbers. With the shrimp run ramping up, it can be a little testy getting a consistent bite. But flounder are starting to show in great numbers- fish are still on the smaller side but great action.
Tarpon fishing continues to be red hot in northeast Florida with fish ranging from 40 to 100 lbs.
Bull reds are showing in good numbers in the St Johns river as well with the average fish in the 40in range!
Tarpon fishing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Tarpon fishing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Tarpon fishing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Tarpon fishing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
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Jay C.
Midway, Georgia
Reported 4 years ago
.July 26
Jay Cranford
Jay C. Midway, Georgia Reported 4 years ago
.July 26
Redfish fishing in Brunswick, Georgia
Redfish fishing in Brunswick, Georgia
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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

    Trip: Coastal Catches

  • ★★★★★
    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

    Trip: Amelia Island Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    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

    Trip: 4-6 Hour Trip Trip – Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    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

    Trip: Jacksonville Nearshore Smash

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

    Michael M. | July 7, 2026

    Trip: 4-6 Hour Trip Trip – Inshore

  • ★★★★★
    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

    Trip: The Awesome Island Experience!

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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

    Trip: Full Day Offshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Jonathan was very informative and engaging. Had a great time with him and will book again

    Tim T. | July 5, 2026

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    Charlie is a great captain. He made if a very special day for me and my grandson little captain Walker. We will be back.

    Thomas T. | July 3, 2026

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