Amelia Island Weather Forecast

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Charlie Liebchen
Charlie L.
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported 5 months ago
Today we had to adjust plans a bit with rain in the forecast, so instead of running as far offshore as I wanted, we fished some productive, nearshore, live bottom.
The action stayed steady with plenty of black sea bass to keep rods bent, and we also put one red snapper in the boat. Water temperature was 54, still on the cooler side, but the fish were chewing.
Charlie Liebchen
Charlie L. Jacksonville, Florida Reported 5 months ago
Today we had to adjust plans a bit with rain in the forecast, so instead of running as far offshore as I wanted, we fished some productive, nearshore, live bottom.
The action stayed steady with plenty of black sea bass to keep rods bent, and we also put one red snapper in the boat. Water temperature was 54, still on the cooler side, but the fish were chewing.
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Brian Soucy
Brian S.
Fernandina Beach, Florida
Reported 5 months ago
Despite some really cold days here in Fernandina Beach, the speckled trout bite was pretty darn good. There were a few days when the temperature was not bad. Fishing in deeper water was the key to getting these fish. We had good catches with plenty of slot-size fish. We ended up fishing in eight to ten feet of water using an adjustable float rig and a live shrimp. With the cold weather behind us, the fishing will kick into high gear.
Brian Soucy
Brian S. Fernandina Beach, Florida Reported 5 months ago
Despite some really cold days here in Fernandina Beach, the speckled trout bite was pretty darn good. There were a few days when the temperature was not bad. Fishing in deeper water was the key to getting these fish. We had good catches with plenty of slot-size fish. We ended up fishing in eight to ten feet of water using an adjustable float rig and a live shrimp. With the cold weather behind us, the fishing will kick into high gear.
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Fishing in Fernandina Beach, Florida
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Frank Cole
Frank C.
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported 5 months ago
Weather has been horrible but getting out for sheepshead.
Frank Cole
Frank C. Jacksonville, Florida Reported 5 months ago
Weather has been horrible but getting out for sheepshead.
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Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
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Chris H.
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported 5 months ago
Book me some trips for Aug, Sept and Oct. Bull Reds Tarpon and Seatrout
Chris Holleman
Chris H. Jacksonville, Florida Reported 5 months ago
Book me some trips for Aug, Sept and Oct. Bull Reds Tarpon and Seatrout
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David Hagins
David H.
Fernandina Beach, Florida
Reported 5 months ago
Fishing has been really good on our nearshore ledges and rock piles. This is the time for big Black Sea bass. Fun action and great eating as the whole family will have fun doing it!
David Hagins
David H. Fernandina Beach, Florida Reported 5 months ago
Fishing has been really good on our nearshore ledges and rock piles. This is the time for big Black Sea bass. Fun action and great eating as the whole family will have fun doing it!
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Frank Cole
Frank C.
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported 5 months ago
Sheepshead bite is good!
Frank Cole
Frank C. Jacksonville, Florida Reported 5 months ago
Sheepshead bite is good!
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Chris H.
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported 5 months ago
Catching a few. Looking for clients for Bull Reds and Tarpon in August and September
Chris Holleman
Chris H. Jacksonville, Florida Reported 5 months ago
Catching a few. Looking for clients for Bull Reds and Tarpon in August and September
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Charlie Liebchen
Charlie L.
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported 6 months ago
Water temp is hovering around 64F. The sheepshead bite and black sea bass is in full swing. We also ran into some bull reds near-shore.
Charlie Liebchen
Charlie L. Jacksonville, Florida Reported 6 months ago
Water temp is hovering around 64F. The sheepshead bite and black sea bass is in full swing. We also ran into some bull reds near-shore.
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Austin Nikkola
Austin N.
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported 6 months ago
Redfish and speckled sea trout have been active across inshore waters. Redfish are being found along grass lines, oyster bars, and creek mouths, especially on moving water. Live shrimp, mud minnows, and gold spoons have been producing consistent bites, with slot fish making up most of the action.
Speckled sea trout are holding in slightly deeper water near drop-offs and edges, feeding best during low-light periods. Soft plastic paddle tails, shrimp imitations, and suspending plugs worked slowly have been the top producers. Cooler mornings and steady tides have made for reliable fishing overall.
Austin Nikkola
Austin N. Jacksonville, Florida Reported 6 months ago
Redfish and speckled sea trout have been active across inshore waters. Redfish are being found along grass lines, oyster bars, and creek mouths, especially on moving water. Live shrimp, mud minnows, and gold spoons have been producing consistent bites, with slot fish making up most of the action.
Speckled sea trout are holding in slightly deeper water near drop-offs and edges, feeding best during low-light periods. Soft plastic paddle tails, shrimp imitations, and suspending plugs worked slowly have been the top producers. Cooler mornings and steady tides have made for reliable fishing overall.
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Jonathan Houston
Jonathan H.
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported 6 months ago
Over the last several weeks we have seen an awesome bite of Sheepshead and Redfish. There have been a lot of upperslot redfish in the 24-27 inch range too. The sheepshead fishing has been steady near the inlets in our area with a wide variety in sizes. Our baits of choice lately have been fiddler crabs, sand fleas, and live Shrimp. I like to mix some cut mullet into the day on key spots to target Redfish. As the New Year begins I am preparing to target the same two species I spoke about above but typically see a few...
Jonathan Houston
Jonathan H. Jacksonville, Florida Reported 6 months ago
Over the last several weeks we have seen an awesome bite of Sheepshead and Redfish. There have been a lot of upperslot redfish in the 24-27 inch range too. The sheepshead fishing has been steady near the inlets in our area with a wide variety in sizes. Our baits of choice lately have been fiddler crabs, sand fleas, and live Shrimp. I like to mix some cut mullet into the day on key spots to target Redfish. As the New Year begins I am preparing to target the same two species I spoke about above but typically see a few other species regularly like Seatrout and black drum. Although some days are cold to us the fish love it here in the winter.
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