Jacksonville Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Jacksonville

Robbie Bishop
Robbie B.
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported 4 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 4 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
Scroll for more
Clay Philips
Clay P.
St. Augustine, Florida
Reported 4 years ago
Been catching mangrove snapper and redfish on fingerling mullet and mud minnows.
Clay Philips
Clay P. St. Augustine, Florida Reported 4 years ago
Been catching mangrove snapper and redfish on fingerling mullet and mud minnows.
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
Scroll for more
Chip Wingo
Chip W.
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Reported 4 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 4 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
Scroll for more
Mike May
Mike M.
Hollister, Florida
Reported 4 years ago
The bite has been good early and late. Summer time pattern so get out early or late afternoon just before dark. Coordinate with the tides. Outgoing early and incoming late is best for reds and trout. It's a new moon so the tides will be strong. We've been experiencing low low tides the last few weeks with a west to south west wind that's pushing the water out. Hit the creeks and flats early in the falling tide and you should do well on the reds, drum and flounder.
Shrimp are still the bait of choice but the mullet run...
Mike May
Mike M. Hollister, Florida Reported 4 years ago
The bite has been good early and late. Summer time pattern so get out early or late afternoon just before dark. Coordinate with the tides. Outgoing early and incoming late is best for reds and trout. It's a new moon so the tides will be strong. We've been experiencing low low tides the last few weeks with a west to south west wind that's pushing the water out. Hit the creeks and flats early in the falling tide and you should do well on the reds, drum and flounder.
Shrimp are still the bait of choice but the mullet run
will kick off in the next few weeks so expect a shift in baits. Black drum, flounder and trout can be found in deep corners along the creek bends with a strong current on jigheads or circle hooks with a small splitshot .
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
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
Scroll for more
Clay Philips
Clay P.
St. Augustine, Florida
Reported 4 years ago
Been catching a few, but it will get better in September and October around here, caught some big shrimp over on the west coast of Florida while we were on vacation, thanks
Clay Philips
Clay P. St. Augustine, Florida Reported 4 years ago
Been catching a few, but it will get better in September and October around here, caught some big shrimp over on the west coast of Florida while we were on vacation, thanks
Shrimp fishing in St. Augustine, Florida
Shrimp fishing in St. Augustine, Florida
Shrimp fishing in St. Augustine, Florida
Shrimp fishing in St. Augustine, Florida
Shrimp fishing in St. Augustine, Florida
Shrimp fishing in St. Augustine, Florida
Scroll for more

Target Species

View Full Species Seasonality Chart »
  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

What's Biting in Jacksonville

Top Fishing Trips in Jacksonville

Hot Trip
people are viewing this trip.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Fernandina Beach

4-10 Hours Fishing Trip – Offshore

100% (4)
33 ft 1 - 12 People From $950
Veteran Operated
This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in St. Augustine

8 Hour Offshore Trip

100% (25)
24 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,200
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Nearshore, Jetty Fishing in Fernandina Beach

Jetty/Bay

100% (1)
31 ft 1 - 12 People From $750
Damn Good
Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Eco Tour, Dolphin Watching, Shelling in Jacksonville

Back Country Eco Tours

100% (11)
24 ft 1 - 4 People From $250
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Jetty, Flats in Fernandina Beach

4hr Inshore/Backwater

NEW
22 ft 1 - 3 People From $475
Damn Good
Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Ash Scattering in St. Augustine

Burial At Sea - St Augustine

100% (20)
25 ft 1 - 6 People From $350
See all trips in Jacksonville

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

  • ★★★★★
    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

    Trip: Spreading Ashes In Saint Augstine

  • ★★★★★
    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

    Trip: Speckled Trout Inshore Fun

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time!

    Charles B. | September 22, 2026

    Trip: Jacksonville Creeks Trip

  • ★★★★★
    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

    Trip: 6 Hour Nearshore/ Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    Chris was professional and polite. He also cleaned up!

    Charles B. | September 3, 2026

    Trip: Offshore Deep Sea Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    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

    Trip: Offshore Deep Sea Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    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

    Trip: Inshore Light Tackle Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Ron was absolutely awesome and made our trip more than worth while!!

    Jenna B. | August 29, 2026

    Trip: World Class Fishing!

  • ★★★★★
    We had such a great time on our fishing charter! The captain was friendly, knowledgeable, and made sure we had a fun day. We caught a good variety of fish and had an awesome experience. We would definitely recommend them and will be booking again!

    Samantha M. | August 28, 2026

    Trip: Inshore Rod Bending Action

Need a Place to Stay?

Enter to Win a

$500 DAMN GOOD GIFT CARD

Gift Card

Sign up to win $500 towards ANY trip. Winners drawn monthly.

By subscribing, you agree to receive marketing communications from Captain Experiences. To opt-out, click the unsubscribe button at the bottom of our emails. Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions