Ponte Vedra Beach Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Robbie Bishop
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing has been good. Kingmackerel bite was good up until the hurricane. Going out tomorrow hopefully it has calmed down some.

Robbie Bishop Jacksonville, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Fishing has been good. Kingmackerel bite was good up until the hurricane. Going out tomorrow hopefully it has calmed down some.

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Frank Cole
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Jetty fishing has been good with the numbers of sheepshead dropping off but the fish are all quality. Redfish are biting good at jetties and creeks. Some good catches of speckled trout but lots of shorts.

Frank Cole Jacksonville, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

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Frank Cole
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Frank Cole Jacksonville, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Capt.Frank here with our Northeast Florida first weekend in February Fishing Report. Weather continues to be a challenge. Cold front after cold front has brought low temperatures and high winds to the area. Wild changes in barometric pressure has affected fishing. Nonetheless, on fishable days, there are fish to be caught. Inshore, the speckled seatrout bite has been pretty consistent with good catches of legal trout and some lower slot redfish. Slow trolling with grubs near the bottom is a good way to locate the schools. Once found, traditional float rigs with live shrimp will produce numbers. Sheepshead fishing has been generally good with some really good days and some slower days. But some quality fish are being caught. When weather permits, the black seabass bite has been consistent - if you can get your baits past the red snapper. Further offshore, trigger fish have been good with some 5 pound plus fish being caught. Wahoo fishing has been tough this winter because of the weather. On the fishable days, boats are often encountering cold dirty water. But, there's lots of bait and some nice wahoo in excess of 100 pounds have been caught. Bottom line is - go when you can go and you may be rewarded. Hopefully, calmer weather is around the corner.

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Frank Cole
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Ok, was just looking on my listing for a place. Forgot. Thanks. Not much fishing going on here. Weather has been horrible with only a few fishable days over the last 6 weeks. Inshore speckled seatrout has been good. Sheepshead has slowed. Offshore, black sea bass has been good when...

Frank Cole Jacksonville, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

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Joe Curtis
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

They are fired up on the wrecks with plenty of beeliners and triggers to mix in w them. Still seeing plenty of amberjacks as well. Inshore the sheepshead fishing is as good as it gets, with awesome numbers of trout and mangrove snappers.

Joe Curtis Jacksonville Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

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Joe Curtis
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Cobia! They are fired up on the wrecks with plenty of beeliners and triggers to mix in w them. Still seeing plenty of amberjacks as well. Inshore the sheepshead fishing is as good as it gets, with awesome numbers of trout and mangrove snappers

Joe Curtis Jacksonville Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

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James Walker
Kingsland, Georgia
Reported: 2 years ago

Bottom Fishing is hot right now when the weather let's us go.

James Walker Kingsland, Georgia Reported: 2 years ago

Bottom Fishing is hot right now when the weather let's us go.

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Dave Sipler
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Lots of kids trips, action packed!

Dave Sipler Jacksonville, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Lots of kids trips, action packed!

Redfish Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida

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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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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!
★★★★★
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

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