Ponte Vedra Beach Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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William Cochran
Amelia Island, Florida
Reported: 4 months 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 Amelia Island, Florida Reported: 4 months ago

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David Hagins
Fernandina Beach, Florida
Reported: 4 months 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 Fernandina Beach, Florida Reported: 4 months 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
St. Augustine, Florida
Reported: 4 months 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 St. Augustine, Florida Reported: 4 months ago

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Michael Keith with Captain Mike - Backcountry Adventures
Green Cove Springs, Florida
Reported: 4 months ago

Great trip yesterday with Randy.

Michael Keith with Captain Mike - Backcountry Adventures Green Cove Springs, Florida Reported: 4 months ago

Great trip yesterday with Randy.

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David Ballard
St. Augustine, Florida
Reported: 4 months ago

Over slot 38 inches and a keeper 26 inches

David Ballard St. Augustine, Florida Reported: 4 months ago

Over slot 38 inches and a keeper 26 inches

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Scott Thompson
Fernandina Beach, Florida
Reported: 4 months ago

We have had some fantastic weather, and with the water cooling, the bite has been red hot. Nearshore Bull Reds, black drum, sheepshead, and, for the kids, the whiting are biting. Offshore Cobia, Grouper, Black Sea Bass. Trigger fish and plenty of Red Snapper.

Scott Thompson Fernandina Beach, Florida Reported: 4 months ago

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Austin Nikkola
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported: 8 months ago

Bull Reds The bull reds are fired up! We’re seeing big bruisers crushing bait around the deep holes and channel edges. Live mullet and cut bait have been the ticket. Bring the heavy gear—these giants aren’t playing around. Now’s the time to battle a beast! 💪🎣🔥

Austin Nikkola Jacksonville, Florida Reported: 8 months ago

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David Hagins
Fernandina Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Solid fishing around the jetties the last few weeks. Black drum, redfish, whiting and the sharks have showed up!

David Hagins Fernandina Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Solid fishing around the jetties the last few weeks. Black drum, redfish, whiting and the sharks have showed up!

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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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