Fernandina Beach Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Fernandina Beach

David H.
Fernandina Beach, Florida
Reported 1 month ago

Jetty fishing is on FIRE 🔥A lot of 3-4hr trips over the last few weeks. When the weather allows you to go. Last 2 days have been a little slower do to the water clarity, but still great fishing.

David H. Fernandina Beach, Florida Reported 1 month ago

Jetty fishing is on FIRE 🔥A lot of 3-4hr trips over the last few weeks. When the weather allows you to go. Last 2 days have been a little slower do to the water clarity, but still great fishing.

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Frank C.
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported 1 month ago

Sheepshead bite has been good.

Frank C. Jacksonville, Florida Reported 1 month ago

Sheepshead bite has been good.

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Bill P.
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported 1 month ago

The spring fishing inshore and offshore is off the chain in North East Florida!

Bill P. Jacksonville, Florida Reported 1 month ago

The spring fishing inshore and offshore is off the chain in North East Florida!

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David H.
Fernandina Beach, Florida
Reported 2 months ago

Jetty fishing is about as good as it gets for March and April. 3-4hr trips are all you need too 🎣🎣🎣

David H. Fernandina Beach, Florida Reported 2 months ago

Jetty fishing is about as good as it gets for March and April. 3-4hr trips are all you need too 🎣🎣🎣

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Michael K.
Green Cove Springs, Florida
Reported 2 months ago

Fishing is on🔥 right now. The spring bite in the backcountry is at its prime

Michael K. Green Cove Springs, Florida Reported 2 months ago

Fishing is on🔥 right now. The spring bite in the backcountry is at its prime

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Roland B.
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported 2 months ago

The sheepshead fishing is getting hot. The end of March and early April are my favorite times to catch the sheep's head. We have a lot of big fish that push into our river to spawn. The red fish bite is also heating up with these water temperatures getting warmer.

Roland B. Jacksonville, Florida Reported 2 months ago

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James W.
Kingsland, Georgia
Reported 2 months ago

Caught over 100 fish, they only wanted 19. They had a blast.

James W. Kingsland, Georgia Reported 2 months ago

Caught over 100 fish, they only wanted 19. They had a blast.

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Roland B.
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported 3 months ago

The offshore sea bass fishing has been really good this year when we get the good weather days, with trigger if and porgies mixed in! The inshore bite is getting better with the bigger sheepsheads moving in to spawn. With warmer weather approaching the inshore fishing is going to be...

Roland B. Jacksonville, Florida Reported 3 months ago

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Inshore, Flats Fishing in Fernandina Beach

Amelia Island Inshore

100% (9) Guided by Brian

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Recent Fernandina Beach Reviews

★★★★★
Captain Bill was awesome. He helped my daughter with strategies and techniques on how to catch spotted trout. He put us on fish and our target fish spotted trout we caught. We had a great day.
Mark D. | May 16, 2026

Trip: Jacksonville Inshore Fishing
★★★★★
Captain K runs a very good boat. He knows his equipment, the spots, and the fish. First class experience
Paul O. | April 30, 2026

Trip: Inshore Charter - 26' World Cat
★★★★★
Not a good trip. Left feeling like a charter took advantage of tourist from out of state. Didn’t fish with li e bait, didn’t have options of fishing spots, and the last spot was refueling dock where boat was refueling while we were fishing. We could have fished off the shore without him at that spot.
John S. | April 22, 2026

Trip: Nearshore And Jetties
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Great Trip! I’m a seasoned fisherman but, I brought my sister and girlfriend. Captain Dave has two complete polywogs and me. He did a wonderful job educating the ladies on fishing and TOGETHER, they pulled in the largest fish on the trip! Great Time!
David F. | April 15, 2026

Trip: The Awesome Island Experience!
★★★★★
Captain Bill delivered a first class experience to a mixed crew of seasoned and novice anglers. He was able to connect with each of us in ways that made the trip memorable and kept all of us actively fishing throughout our six hour trip. I've booked trips across the Gulf Coast, Atlantic Florida, and the Caribbean, and Bill is among the best captains I've chartered. He is a talented and dedicated professional who works hard to put his crew on fish for an excellent value trip.
Sarena G. | April 12, 2026

Trip: Jacksonville Nearshore/ Offshore
★★★★★
David was a great captain! The vibe was perfect for a relaxing, fish catching, four hours that flew by because “Time flys when you are having fun”. Highly recommend!! Our family of four will definitely be booking again.
Jonathan H. | April 10, 2026

Trip: The Awesome Island Experience!
★★★★★
We had an awesome time, caught some fun fish, made some lasting memories with my daughter and grandson. What more could you ask for?
Ronald H. | April 1, 2026

Trip: Offshore Fishing Jacksonville
★★★★★
Great trip. Brian knows the marine ecology, and educated us about the various species caught at various times of the year. Oh, and the fishing was great. We caught enough Whiting for a large family and friends fish fry. Delicious!!
Afrederick H. | March 12, 2026

Trip: Amelia Island Inshore
★★★★★
We had an incredible time fishing with David. He made the whole experience easy and enjoyable. You could definitely tell he cared about how much fun we were having. Highly recommend using David for your next fishing experience no matter your skill level.
Jordan S. | March 12, 2026

Trip: The Awesome Island Experience!

Fernandina Beach Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fernandina Beach Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Fernandina Beach

Target Species

What's Biting in Fernandina Beach

Top Fishing Trips in Fernandina Beach

Amelia Island Inshore

Fly Fishing & Light Tackle Charter

12 Hour Blue Water - 25' SeaCat

Fernandina Beach Full Day

Marsh Hen Cast And Blast

Jacksonville Sight Casting

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