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Austin Nikkola

Austin Nikkola
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported: 13 minutes ago

Redfish and speckled sea trout have been active across inshore waters. Redfish are being found along grass lines, oyster bars, and creek mouths, especially on moving water. Live shrimp, mud minnows, and gold spoons have been producing consistent bites, with slot fish making up most of the action. Speckled sea...
Austin Nikkola
Austin Nikkola Jacksonville, Florida Reported: 13 minutes ago
Redfish and speckled sea trout have been active across inshore waters. Redfish are being found along grass lines, oyster bars, and creek mouths, especially on moving water. Live shrimp, mud minnows, and gold spoons have been producing consistent bites, with slot fish making up most of the action.
Speckled sea
trout are holding in slightly deeper water near drop-offs and edges, feeding best during low-light periods. Soft plastic paddle tails, shrimp imitations, and suspending plugs worked slowly have been the top producers. Cooler mornings and steady tides have made for reliable fishing overall.
Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
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Jonathan Houston

Jonathan Houston
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Over the last several weeks we have seen an awesome bite of Sheepshead and Redfish. There have been a lot of upperslot redfish in the 24-27 inch range too. The sheepshead fishing has been steady near the inlets in our area with a wide variety in sizes. Our baits of...
Jonathan Houston
Jonathan Houston Jacksonville, Florida Reported: 1 week ago
Over the last several weeks we have seen an awesome bite of Sheepshead and Redfish. There have been a lot of upperslot redfish in the 24-27 inch range too. The sheepshead fishing has been steady near the inlets in our area with a wide variety in sizes. Our baits of choice lately have been fiddler crabs, sand fleas, and live Shrimp. I like to mix some cut mullet into the day on key spots to target Redfish. As the New Year begins I am preparing to target the same two species I spoke about above but typically see a few other species regularly like Seatrout and black drum. Although some days are cold to us the fish love it here in the winter.
Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
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Dave Sipler

Dave Sipler
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported: 1 week ago

Hooked up on my old school sliding float rig at 12 ft. With live shrimp. Fishing around docks in a lot of current. We've gotten to the boat before, but all four were lost, probably 15 to 20 lb redfish. We ended up leaving there with a bunch of small...
Dave Sipler
Dave Sipler Jacksonville, Florida Reported: 1 week ago
Hooked up on my old school sliding float rig at 12 ft. With live shrimp. Fishing around docks in a lot of current. We've gotten to the boat before, but all four were lost, probably 15 to 20 lb redfish. We ended up leaving there with a bunch of small Mangrove snappers that we didn't keep.
Hit the marsh creeks, and cast live shrimp on jig heads. And finished the day up with a 25-in red fish and a 20 inch redfish
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Michael Keith

Michael Keith with Captain Mike - Backcountry Adventures
Green Cove Springs, Florida
Reported: 2 weeks ago

Bite is on fire, water is cleared up with cooler temps for good sight fishing.
Michael Keith
Michael Keith with Captain Mike - Backcountry Adventures Green Cove Springs, Florida Reported: 2 weeks ago
Bite is on fire, water is cleared up with cooler temps for good sight fishing.
Fishing in St. Augustine, Florida
Fishing in St. Augustine, Florida
Fishing in St. Augustine, Florida
Fishing in St. Augustine, Florida
Fishing in St. Augustine, Florida
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Frank Cole

Frank Cole
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported: 2 weeks ago

Sheepshead are biting! Got great weather for the next week.
Frank Cole
Frank Cole Jacksonville, Florida Reported: 2 weeks ago
Sheepshead are biting! Got great weather for the next week.
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Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
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William Cochran

William Cochran
Amelia Island, Florida
Reported: 2 weeks ago

Fishing has been on fire. Clearer water. Schooled up fish. Abnormal amount of tailing on the flats. Recommend throwing small and lighter colored as they can be rather spooky. Maintaining distance from the fish is highly recommended. Prefer clear skies and midday low to take advantage of sight casting.
William Cochran
William Cochran Amelia Island, Florida Reported: 2 weeks ago
Fishing has been on fire. Clearer water. Schooled up fish. Abnormal amount of tailing on the flats. Recommend throwing small and lighter colored as they can be rather spooky. Maintaining distance from the fish is highly recommended. Prefer clear skies and midday low to take advantage of sight casting.
Fishing in Fernandina Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fernandina Beach, Florida
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David Hagins

David Hagins
Fernandina Beach, Florida
Reported: 3 weeks ago

Some great nearshore bottom fishing the last several trips. Keeper Black Sea bass, triggerfish and vermilion snapper are showing up in numbers now that the water has cooled off. Helping out the state with some EFP Snapper trips and there's plenty of those out there. We were done with our...
David Hagins
David Hagins Fernandina Beach, Florida Reported: 3 weeks ago
Some great nearshore bottom fishing the last several trips. Keeper Black Sea bass, triggerfish and vermilion snapper are showing up in numbers now that the water has cooled off.

Helping out the state with some EFP Snapper trips and there's plenty of those out there. We were done with our
24 fish snapper limit in under 30 minutes.
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Anthony Menichino

Anthony Menichino
St. Augustine, Florida
Reported: 4 weeks ago

Fished inshore today caught a ton of trout black drum and whiting were some of the fish we kept caught over a hundred. Meanwhile the Offshore bite has been productive as well guaranteed to catch dinner. The Wahoo bite has been especially good on trolling trips
Anthony Menichino
Anthony Menichino St. Augustine, Florida Reported: 4 weeks ago
Fished inshore today caught a ton of trout black drum and whiting were some of the fish we kept caught over a hundred. Meanwhile the Offshore bite has been productive as well guaranteed to catch dinner. The Wahoo bite has been especially good on trolling trips
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    Jammie L. | December 26, 2025

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    Randy K. | December 16, 2025

    Trip: Backcountry Light Tackle Trips

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    We had a great fishing experience with Captain Mike inshore and in the marsh area. Mike knew exactly where to go to catch the big ones. All five of us guys had a great day and caught lots of keepers. We would highly recommend Mike

    Howard B. | December 15, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Light Tackle Trip

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    Captain Bill was good. We did order an inshore trip be he wanted to go offshore. Minimal bait. Had 2 small bags of squid then we used cut bait from what we caught. Most fish were not keepers but did reel in a bunch of fish. One amberjack. Kept a lot of fish for his dog.

    Walter B. | November 17, 2025

    Trip: Jacksonville Inshore Fishing

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    Emma B. | November 3, 2025

    Trip: Half Day Bull Reds

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    Austin was great!!!!! Super fun morning catching fish and chatting with a great guy! We caught some mammoth Red fish and almost had a 4 ft Gar!

    Vanessa B. | October 9, 2025

    Trip: Jacksonville Adventure

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    Had a great day fishing with Dave ! Despite unusually high tides, Dave knew the spot !

    Ricardo C. | October 8, 2025

    Trip: Jacksonville - 6 Hr. River & Marsh

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    Stephen S. | October 5, 2025

    Trip: Nearshore And Jetties

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    Jason H. | September 13, 2025

    Trip: 4-6 Hour Trip Trip – Inshore

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