Ponte Vedra Beach Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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James Walker
Kingsland, Georgia
Reported: 2 years ago

Black Seabass, Cobia, Trigger fish have been doing good. Of course the King Mackerel and Red Snapper have been biting well also on our 4hr trip.

James Walker Kingsland, Georgia Reported: 2 years ago

Black Seabass, Cobia, Trigger fish have been doing good. Of course the King Mackerel and Red Snapper have been biting well also on our 4hr trip.

Red Snapper Fishing in St. Marys, Georgia

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Frank Cole
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Frank Cole Jacksonville, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

We had our two-day Atlantic Red Snapper Season a few weeks ago. The first day we caught 11 in 30 minutes at one spot and kept 3- our 1 fish per person limit- and were done by 7:30. The second day we caught 10 in an hour and fifteen minutes in 3 spots and kept 4, done by 8. Kingfishing has been good. Clients caught this one Saturday. Tarpon are on the beach and at the jetties. Not only is the weather hot, but the fishing is hot.

Red Snapper Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida

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Frank Cole
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

Recent Red Snapper "Season". We only got 2 days. Caught 11 red snapper in 30 minutes the first day. Took an hour and fifteen minutes to catch 10 the second day. And they're protected!

Frank Cole Jacksonville, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Recent Red Snapper "Season". We only got 2 days. Caught 11 red snapper in 30 minutes the first day. Took an hour and fifteen minutes to catch 10 the second day. And they're protected!

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Joe Curtis
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

If the interest isn't offshore the nearshore fishing for red snappers, bonita and sharks has been off the chain! Inshore things are starting to get scrappy with the warming water. But keeping a rod bent on oversized redfish, trout, jacks, ladyfish and mangrove snapper has proved somewhat easy. But not...

Joe Curtis Jacksonville Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

If the interest isn't offshore the nearshore fishing for red snappers, bonita and sharks has been off the chain!
Inshore things are starting to get scrappy with the warming water. But keeping a rod bent on oversized redfish, trout, jacks, ladyfish and mangrove snapper has proved somewhat easy. But not every spot has been a good one.

Amberjack, False Albacore, Red Snapper, Speckled Trout Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida

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James Walker
Kingsland, Georgia
Reported: 2 years ago

Offshore is on fire. Nice mess of fish for dinner for these guys. Can't stay away from the red snapper, good times.

James Walker Kingsland, Georgia Reported: 2 years ago

Offshore is on fire. Nice mess of fish for dinner for these guys. Can't stay away from the red snapper, good times.

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Robbie Bishop
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

The fishing has been good both bottom and trolling. There is still good catches of beeliners, very few seabass and some triggerfish. The kingfish are showing up again with some blackfin tuna and cobia.

Robbie Bishop Jacksonville, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

Black Seabass, Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida

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Joe Curtis
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

They don't call it MAYport for no reason! Fishing the last few weeks has been off the chain. From inshore to offshore there really isn't anything that isn't biting. Playing the tide weather has been determining the target!

Joe Curtis Jacksonville Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago

They don't call it MAYport for no reason!
Fishing the last few weeks has been off the chain. From inshore to offshore there really isn't anything that isn't biting. Playing the tide weather has been determining the target!

Gag Grouper Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida

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Dave Sipler
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported: 3 years ago

Well it's super spring and it's black drum and speckled trout time. Fishing the St. Johns River and St. Johns River inlet jetty rocks. It's high tide to pull the hardware planers and spoons for a lot of Spanish mackerel which is always good for dads and kids.

Dave Sipler Jacksonville, Florida Reported: 3 years ago

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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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