Ponte Vedra Beach Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Ponte Vedra Beach

David Hagins
Fernandina Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Black Sea Bass have moved in to the closer nearshore ledges and reefs. All of this fishing is done inside of 25mi so no need to stay all day as the 6hr trip is perfect. They're very delicious to eat and you'll have plenty of bycatch between gag groupers, red...

David Hagins Fernandina Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

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James Walker
Kingsland, Georgia
Reported: 1 year ago

Here's Sunday's trip

James Walker Kingsland, Georgia Reported: 1 year ago

Here's Sunday's trip

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Frank Cole
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Speckled Trout and Redfish have been really good over the last few weeks. The drop in water temperature has turned them on. Live shrimp under float rigs and artificials are both effective.

Frank Cole Jacksonville, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Speckled Trout and Redfish have been really good over the last few weeks. The drop in water temperature has turned them on. Live shrimp under float rigs and artificials are both effective.

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Michael Keith with Captain Mike - Backcountry Adventures
Green Cove Springs, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

The cooler weather has the redfish schooling up. Low tide is 🔥right now. Caught over 30 reds with my clients Saturday. Trout bite is epic as well right now

Michael Keith with Captain Mike - Backcountry Adventures Green Cove Springs, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

The cooler weather has the redfish schooling up. Low tide is 🔥right now. Caught over 30 reds with my clients Saturday. Trout bite is epic as well right now

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Brian Soucy
Fernandina Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Brian Soucy Fernandina Beach, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Speckled Trout Fishing Heating Up These past few days on the water has been awsome. The water has cooled down some and the trout are biting. The trips have been getting numbers of 30 and 40 speckled trout with plenty of keepers for the dinner table. Rigging the rods with 10 pound Fins braided line with a slip cork, 20 pound floracarbon leader and a Eagleclaw 1/0 circle sea hook with a live shrimp has been great. The bite has been good on artificial baits too using the Bass Assasson Sea Shad in the lighter colors. There also have been some nice redfish being caught in the mix. Finding the structure such as oyster beds and pilons have been the ticket to getting on these fish

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Austin Nikkola
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Happy Thanksgiving

Austin Nikkola Jacksonville, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Happy Thanksgiving

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Clay Philips
St. Augustine, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

Black drum are biting good back in the creeks and around the oyster bars and the holes redfish and sheep, head and trout lately

Clay Philips St. Augustine, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

Black drum are biting good back in the creeks and around the oyster bars and the holes redfish and sheep, head and trout lately

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Bill Perkins
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported: 1 year ago

The offshore bite has been good when the weather allows us to get out. The inshore bite has been on fire aswell. Book you trip now!

Bill Perkins Jacksonville, Florida Reported: 1 year ago

The offshore bite has been good when the weather allows us to get out. The inshore bite has been on fire aswell. Book you trip now!

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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