Amelia Island Fishing Reports (May 2026)

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Fishing reports straight from our guides in Amelia Island

James Walker
Kingsland, Georgia
Reported: 12 hours ago

Kings are showing up and fishing is heating up.

James Walker Kingsland, Georgia Reported: 12 hours ago

Kings are showing up and fishing is heating up.

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David Hagins
Fernandina Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 days ago

Grouper, snapper and cobia! Offshore/nearshore has been on fire!!!

David Hagins Fernandina Beach, Florida Reported: 2 days ago

Grouper, snapper and cobia!
Offshore/nearshore has been on fire!!!

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Frank Cole
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported: 2 days ago

Spring has sprung and the ocean is coming alive. Sheepshead have been good. Trout picking up. Redfish.

Frank Cole Jacksonville, Florida Reported: 2 days ago

Spring has sprung and the ocean is coming alive. Sheepshead have been good. Trout picking up. Redfish.

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James Walker
Kingsland, Georgia
Reported: 2 weeks ago

Yesterday's trip

James Walker Kingsland, Georgia Reported: 2 weeks ago

Yesterday's trip

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David Hagins
Fernandina Beach, Florida
Reported: 3 weeks ago

Still on the redfish and black drum at the jetties though.

David Hagins Fernandina Beach, Florida Reported: 3 weeks ago

Still on the redfish and black drum at the jetties though.

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Brian Soucy
Fernandina Beach, Florida
Reported: 4 weeks ago

Brian Soucy Fernandina Beach, Florida Reported: 4 weeks ago

March 2026
This past week we had some spectacular two-hour trips with the younger crowd. Lots of action with some good whiting catches which is great for the dinner table. Had quite a few in the fourteen-to-sixteen-inch range. The backwater trips produced some nice redfish and speckled trout. Most were caught using a live shrimp under a cork. The redfish were in the one-to-four-foot range with the trout being caught anywhere from four feet to 10 feet. There are still the big black drum around with bull redfish being caught at the jetties, when it's not rough.

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Jonathan Houston
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Redfish bite has been great along with a good amount of sheepshead. As spring comes the Spanish mackerel, bluefish, and sea trout bite will pick up.

Jonathan Houston Jacksonville, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Redfish bite has been great along with a good amount of sheepshead. As spring comes the Spanish mackerel, bluefish, and sea trout bite will pick up.

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David Hagins
Fernandina Beach, Florida
Reported: 1 month ago

Jetty fishing is on FIRE 🔥A lot of 3-4hr trips over the last few weeks. When the weather allows you to go. Last 2 days have been a little slower do to the water clarity, but still great fishing.

David Hagins Fernandina Beach, Florida Reported: 1 month ago

Jetty fishing is on FIRE 🔥A lot of 3-4hr trips over the last few weeks. When the weather allows you to go. Last 2 days have been a little slower do to the water clarity, but still great fishing.

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★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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
★★★★★
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 a great captain! The vibe was perfect for a relaxing, fish catching, four hours that flew by because “Time flys when you are having fun”. Highly recommend!! Our family of four will definitely be booking again.
Jonathan H. | April 10, 2026

Trip: The Awesome Island Experience!
★★★★★
Great trip. Brian knows the marine ecology, and educated us about the various species caught at various times of the year. Oh, and the fishing was great. We caught enough Whiting for a large family and friends fish fry. Delicious!!
Afrederick H. | March 12, 2026

Trip: Amelia Island Inshore
★★★★★
We had an incredible time fishing with David. He made the whole experience easy and enjoyable. You could definitely tell he cared about how much fun we were having. Highly recommend using David for your next fishing experience no matter your skill level.
Jordan S. | March 12, 2026

Trip: The Awesome Island Experience!
★★★★★
We had an awesome time. Brian was an excellent captain. Will book with him every time we come back.
Donna H. | February 28, 2026

Trip: Amelia Island Inshore
★★★★★
Travel fishing is all about getting chances. Michael can show you ten times the fish you'd find on your own. I had an epic day, in a nasty cold snap- these things just don't go together without an experienced and crafty guide. Michael gets it done.
John R. | February 12, 2026

Trip: Badass Backcountry Flyfishing
★★★★★
Had a great time lots of fish Will book again
George S. | February 9, 2026

Trip: Experience World-class Fishing.
★★★★★
David did a fantastic job he is an expert in what he does and very personable. We enjoyed our time with Captain David!
Greg V. | January 11, 2026

Trip: The Awesome Island Experience!

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