Green Cove Springs Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Austin Nikkola
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Happy Thanksgiving

Austin Nikkola Jacksonville, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Happy Thanksgiving

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Clay Philips
St. Augustine, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Black drum are biting good back in the creeks and around the oyster bars and the holes redfish and sheep, head and trout lately

Clay Philips St. Augustine, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Black drum are biting good back in the creeks and around the oyster bars and the holes redfish and sheep, head and trout lately

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Bill Perkins
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

The offshore bite has been good when the weather allows us to get out. The inshore bite has been on fire aswell. Book you trip now!

Bill Perkins Jacksonville, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

The offshore bite has been good when the weather allows us to get out. The inshore bite has been on fire aswell. Book you trip now!

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Frank Cole
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Frank Cole Jacksonville, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

While the weather is cooling down, the fishing is heating up. Speckled trout fishing is really good with lots of slot fish being caught on float rigs and artificial. Sheepshead have been good but small. Better fish being caught over the last week. Sharks are a problem taking quite a few fish during the fight. Some reds being caught, many undersized and others too big. The temperature change should fire everything up. Let's go fishing!

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Bill Perkins
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

The fall fishing is hot! The Sheepshead, Redfish and a few trout are biting well! The Big Bull Redfish are on fire! Book you trip today

Bill Perkins Jacksonville, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

The fall fishing is hot! The Sheepshead, Redfish and a few trout are biting well! The Big Bull Redfish are on fire! Book you trip today

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Michael Keith with Captain Mike - Backcountry Adventures
Green Cove Springs, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Fish are back chewing in NE Florida after Milton. Bull reds are still running and the floods are on fire. About to get those good fall low tide schools as well.

Michael Keith with Captain Mike - Backcountry Adventures Green Cove Springs, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Fish are back chewing in NE Florida after Milton. Bull reds are still running and the floods are on fire. About to get those good fall low tide schools as well.

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Frank Cole
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Frank Cole Jacksonville, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Flounder fishing has been up and down with some good fish being caught on some days and them being hard to find on others. The mullet run has started to die off so the preferred Flounder bait, finger mullet, have become a challenge to get Fall back has been speckled trout with some really nice fish caught last weekend. Artificial, particularly soft plastics, have been producing uup against the grass lines on high tides. Sheepshead ought to start showing soon. Bull red season has arrived with bruisers in the 30 to 40 inch class being caught. Been a weird year for tarpon. Primary bait, pogies, have been spotty so beach fishing has been difficult. Some hsve been caught around the Mayport jetties and even up the St.Johns River in downtown Jacksonville. Offshore has been tough due to the winds. But those lucky enough to have snapper lottery permits have - surprise!- excellent catches. Just had Hurricane Helene pass to our west so hopefully things will settle down quickly and we see what's chewing!

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Robbie Bishop
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Bottom fishing continues to be good when the weather lets us get out. It looks like the kingfish may be gone now in our waters.

Robbie Bishop Jacksonville, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Bottom fishing continues to be good when the weather lets us get out. It looks like the kingfish may be gone now in our waters.

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We had a wonderful trip with Captain Dan to lay my mother’s ashes to rest. Dan was very respectful, explained exactly what would happen and made sure the experience would be a beautiful memory for us. I’ll never forget the sight of the flower petals on the water and the dolphins in the background. Dan worked with our schedule to find a new time when the weather didn’t cooperate on our original date. He was very responsive and easy to communicate with. Thank you Dan!
Lisa L. | May 2, 2026

Trip: Spreading Ashes In Saint Augstine
★★★★★
Captain Mike was awesome! He was actively watching the weather the week before and staying in touch with us. We decided to move the trip up a day to avoid 3-5 ft seas. We stayed out an extra hour even with the crazy cost of fuel right now. I caught 13 snapper alone and had 2 bites so big they broke the leader line. It felt like the rod was going to be the first to break. My friends loved the trip as well catching probably another 10 between them. We will definitely be back in touch with Captain Mike soon!
Jeffrey O. | April 30, 2026

Trip: 4-Hour Quick Fishing Trip
★★★★★
Great trip. They were fun and we caught fish! I would recommend for sure!
Sean M. | April 26, 2026

Trip: 4 - 6 Hour Inshore Trip
★★★★★
My wife and I had a great time with Capt. Mike and will fish with him again the next time we are in the Jacksonville/St. Augustine area. I've already recommended him to a few friends and I'm recommending him to you! :- )
Lenny S. | April 22, 2026

Trip: Backcountry Light Tackle Trips
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Very polite and hard working captain and first mate. Would definitely do this again
Kyle R. | April 18, 2026

Trip: Offshore Deep Sea Fishing
★★★★★
David was fantastic! He knows the waters well, and put me on fish. I recommend his charter. Best Regards, Robert W
Robert W. | April 13, 2026

Trip: St. Augustine Inshore Trip
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
Had an absolute blast bought fish and had a great time! Capt Tony and Logan were both very professional and just a good time to fish with! Definitely pick them for your next fishing trip!
Ivan W. | April 12, 2026

Trip: 4 Hour Inshore
★★★★★
Great day on the water! Capt Mike did an excellent job in tough conditions to get us on fish and we had a fabulous time.
Garret M. | April 10, 2026

Trip: Inshore Light Tackle Trip

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