Jacksonville 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
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
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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Kevin H.
St. Augustine, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Ended up with 8 of them today
Kevin Hart
Kevin H. St. Augustine, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Ended up with 8 of them today
Redfish Fishing in St. Augustine, Florida
Redfish Fishing in St. Augustine, Florida
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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 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.
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 other got shortened due to 3 cases of the sea flu.
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 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...
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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Mike May
Mike M.
Hollister, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
ey guys. Well, 2022 is in the books and 2023 is starting off pretty good. It has warmed back up since Christmas but the reds are still chewing. You can find them in the creek holes still but if you're looking to get on a few upper slot fish the flats are the place to be. They are schooled up nicely and the water is clear. As long as the wind isn't blowing too hard you can get up on them fairly easy.
The flounder bite has been better but you can still pick a few here and there in...
Mike May
Mike M. Hollister, Florida Reported 3 years ago
ey guys. Well, 2022 is in the books and 2023 is starting off pretty good. It has warmed back up since Christmas but the reds are still chewing. You can find them in the creek holes still but if you're looking to get on a few upper slot fish the flats are the place to be. They are schooled up nicely and the water is clear. As long as the wind isn't blowing too hard you can get up on them fairly easy.
The flounder bite has been better but you can still pick a few here and there in
the creeks and around the oysters.
Sheepshead and black drum are holding good in the creeks and the trout are holding in the creek holes and creek mouths at lower tides. Mud minnows have been the bait of choice for most but shrimp will be your go to for the sheep's and drum.
Redfish Fishing in St. Augustine, Florida
Redfish Fishing in St. Augustine, Florida
Redfish Fishing in St. Augustine, Florida
Redfish Fishing in St. Augustine, Florida
Redfish Fishing in St. Augustine, Florida
Redfish Fishing in St. Augustine, Florida
Redfish Fishing in St. Augustine, Florida
Redfish Fishing in St. Augustine, 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. 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...
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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Recent Jacksonville Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding Experience with Captain Anthony! 100% hands down, we highly recommend Captain Anthony! He is extremely knowledgeable, professional, helpful, and an all-around great person. As complete beginners on an inshore trip, he helped us catch so many different species of fish, taught us about each one, and made sure we had a fun and successful day on the water. We had an absolute blast and can’t wait to come back again. If you’re looking for a skilled, patient, and genuinely enjoyable captain, book with Captain Anthony—you won’t be disappointed!

    Alyssa L. | September 27, 2026

    Trip: 4 - 6 Hour Inshore Trip

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    Captain Dan took us to scatter our mother's ashes at the beginning of September. He explained how the trip was going to proceed in a clear manner, and, included safety procedures. We felt comfortable and informed as Captain Dan took us to a beautiful spot for our ashes scattering. He allowed us to provide him with music in advance and then played it as we scattered our mother's ashes along the river it was very lovely and touching. Afterwards, he gave us a tour of the area were we watched the dolphins jump and learned a little about the history of the area. Thank you, Captain Dan for your thoughtfulness and making this special time memorable. We would certainly ride with you again.

    Bernetta R. | September 26, 2026

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    The best in the business!! We had the best time with Captain Frank. He was so nice and patient with us. The weather wasn’t great but he adjusted the plan and we still caught lots of fish and had a great time. You would have a hard time finding a better guide in the area. He’s incredibly knowledgeable about fishing and I hope we have the chance to go with him again. We learned a lot from him and I would highly recommend him for anglers of any experience level.

    Robert K. | September 25, 2026

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    Charles B. | September 22, 2026

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    Had a great time with Captain Bill! The weather ended up keeping us inshore but he made sure to let us know ahead of time so we could stay flexible. He made sure to find us a few spots where we could get on some fish.

    Brian H. | September 11, 2026

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    Charles B. | September 3, 2026

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    If you’re looking to have a great time, book with Chris! He and Kathy took excellent care of us on our first deep sea fishing trip. With his guidance on fishing and Kathy’s boat driving, we were able to catch quite a few fish. We will definitely be back!

    Mary W. | August 30, 2026

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    Captain Mike took us out a little over a month ago on two boats with Captain Steve running the 2nd boat for our family. These guys did an excellent job of putting us on the fish. Very professional and knowledgeable of the area. Caught several reds, trout, flounder and my daughter was lucky enough to land a tarpon. Would recommend to anyone looking to fill their coolers. Thanks guys for the great time and experience.

    James S. | August 29, 2026

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