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Michael Belcher
Michael B.
Port Orange, Florida
Reported 5 hours ago
Live shrimp on Carolina Rig gets them most of the time even when they jump with a circle hook
Michael Belcher
Michael B. Port Orange, Florida Reported 5 hours ago
Live shrimp on Carolina Rig gets them most of the time even when they jump with a circle hook
Fishing in Port Orange, Florida
Fishing in Port Orange, Florida
Fishing in Port Orange, Florida
Fishing in Port Orange, Florida
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Michael Belcher
Michael B.
Port Orange, Florida
Reported 6 hours ago
Ladyfish off the chain but shark not so much.
Poor man's tarpon jumps, runs, leaves them happy
Michael Belcher
Michael B. Port Orange, Florida Reported 6 hours ago
Ladyfish off the chain but shark not so much.
Poor man's tarpon jumps, runs, leaves them happy
Fishing in Port Orange, Florida
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Chad Knight
Chad K.
Port Orange, Florida
Reported 1 day ago
Also record numbers of reds being caught this morning 4 hr trip we landed 75 red fish
Chad Knight
Chad K. Port Orange, Florida Reported 1 day ago
Also record numbers of reds being caught this morning 4 hr trip we landed 75 red fish
Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
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Stewart Price
Stewart P.
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported 2 days ago
Here are a few of our latest trips
Stewart Price
Stewart P. Jacksonville, Florida Reported 2 days ago
Here are a few of our latest trips
Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
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Jeremy Neff
Jeremy N.
Jensen Beach, Florida
Reported 5 days ago
🎣 END OF SUMMER FISHING REPORT — STUART & JENSEN BEACH
St. Lucie River • Indian River Lagoon • St. Lucie Inlet
On the last day of summer, I've got some pretty good news from the water.

The river looks good. There's bait everywhere, we're seeing a lot of fish, and tonight at midnight SNOOK SEASON OPENS!
Anybody looking to eat a fresh Snook dinner?
Well, you've either got to catch one yourself… or know somebody who does. Snook aren't something you're going to walk into the grocery store and buy.

Here in the Indian River Lagoon region, recreational Snook...
Jeremy Neff
Jeremy N. Jensen Beach, Florida Reported 5 days ago
🎣 END OF SUMMER FISHING REPORT — STUART & JENSEN BEACH
St. Lucie River • Indian River Lagoon • St. Lucie Inlet
On the last day of summer, I've got some pretty good news from the water.

The river looks good. There's bait everywhere, we're seeing a lot of fish, and tonight at midnight SNOOK SEASON OPENS!
Anybody looking to eat a fresh Snook dinner?
Well, you've either got to catch one yourself… or know somebody who does. Snook aren't something you're going to walk into the grocery store and buy.

Here in the Indian River Lagoon region, recreational Snook
harvest opens September 1 and runs through December 14. You can keep one Snook per person, per day, and it has to measure at least 28 inches and no more than 32 inches total length.
Anything smaller or bigger goes back to fight another day.
And remember — that 35-inch monster might make a great picture, but she doesn't make dinner. 📸🎣

🐟 ONE OF MY FAVORITE WAYS TO CATCH SNOOK

Live mullet. I love fishing a live mullet along a seawall during an incoming tide or during the first hour or two of the outgoing tide.
I'll usually throw the cast net and catch a few, then keep them alive in my livewell. A five-gallon bucket with a lid and bubbler works too... And trust me on the lid.
Mullet have an impressive ability to discover freedom the second you're not looking. 😂

Make sure you're fishing stout tackle with a strong leader. A good Snook isn't going to politely swim toward the boat. She's going to smoke the drag and head straight for the nearest dock piling, seawall, mangrove root or underwater obstruction.
Fishing in Stuart, Florida
Fishing in Stuart, Florida
Fishing in Stuart, Florida
Fishing in Stuart, Florida
Fishing in Stuart, Florida
Fishing in Stuart, Florida
Fishing in Stuart, Florida
Fishing in Stuart, Florida
Fishing in Stuart, Florida
Fishing in Stuart, Florida
Fishing in Stuart, Florida
Fishing in Stuart, Florida
Fishing in Stuart, Florida
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Jim Chiarenza
Jim C.
Lake Worth, Florida
Reported 1 week ago
Tuna still biting
Jim Chiarenza
Jim C. Lake Worth, Florida Reported 1 week ago
Tuna still biting
Fishing in Boynton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Boynton Beach, Florida
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Billy Pettigrew
Billy P.
Port Orange, Florida
Reported 1 week ago
Weather is kinda cooling down...well low 90s instead of upper 90s. Fish are firing off with redfish, snook, flounder and more... like an inshore/river kingfish (king mackerel) get it while the bite is good.
Billy Pettigrew
Billy P. Port Orange, Florida Reported 1 week ago
Weather is kinda cooling down...well low 90s instead of upper 90s. Fish are firing off with redfish, snook, flounder and more... like an inshore/river kingfish (king mackerel) get it while the bite is good.
Fishing in Port Orange, Florida
Fishing in Port Orange, Florida
Fishing in Port Orange, Florida
Fishing in Port Orange, Florida
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Parker Heagerty
Parker H.
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Reported 1 week ago
Fishing has been steady out of Fort Walton Beach lately. We’ve been finding red snapper and amberjack offshore while the shorter nearshore trips have kept families busy with red grouper and other species. September continues to offer plenty of action
Parker Heagerty
Parker H. Fort Walton Beach, Florida Reported 1 week ago
Fishing has been steady out of Fort Walton Beach lately. We’ve been finding red snapper and amberjack offshore while the shorter nearshore trips have kept families busy with red grouper and other species. September continues to offer plenty of action
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fishing in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
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Brad Curtsinger
Brad C.
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Reported 1 week ago
All offshore trips last week were excellent
Brad Curtsinger
Brad C. New Smyrna Beach, Florida Reported 1 week ago
All offshore trips last week were excellent
Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Fishing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida
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Colby M.
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported 1 week ago
trout fishing has been good few redfish starting to show. Should have bigger pushes of redfish in the next few weeks
Colby Mcmahon
Colby M. Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported 1 week ago
trout fishing has been good few redfish starting to show. Should have bigger pushes of redfish in the next few weeks
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
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    I have been on trips that ended up with a 400 lb Goliath grouper! Also have chartered several trips with Stokes Walker in Destin! He now belongs to the gulf! Buried at sea! This is the worst experience I have ever had! Last time for me!

    Anthony W. | September 4, 2026

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    Captain Drew took us out on a fantastic half day inshore trip. I took my son (9 y/o) and one of my buddies from college. His boat was super clean and well equipped for our charter. He had all the tackle we needed for successful time on the water. This guy knows how to fish: within 10 minutes of getting to our first spot, we already had a fish on the line: an over slot red drum. The second drum was a keeper and Drew kindly fileted it for us afterward (red drum grilled on the half shell is now one of my favorites). We moved to a few different spots throughout the morning and all together we caught about 9 fish. We let all but one go. Captain Drew really knows these waters and he was able to cater to more novice anglers and kids (my son and i) as well as more experienced anglers (my buddy) on the same trip. If i make it back to the carolina coast again, I would absolutely book Captain Drew

    Alan G. | September 2, 2026

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    Michael P. | September 1, 2026

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    Dalton B. | August 25, 2026

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    Vince G. | August 17, 2026

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    Riley H. | August 12, 2026

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