St Johns River Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in St Johns River

Joe Curtis
Joe C.
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
They don't call it MAYport for no reason!
Fishing the last few weeks has been off the chain. From inshore to offshore there really isn't anything that isn't biting. Playing the tide weather has been determining the target!
Joe Curtis
Joe C. Jacksonville Beach, Florida Reported 3 years ago
They don't call it MAYport for no reason!
Fishing the last few weeks has been off the chain. From inshore to offshore there really isn't anything that isn't biting. Playing the tide weather has been determining the target!
Gag Grouper Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Gag Grouper Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
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Dave Sipler
Dave S.
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Well it's super spring and it's black drum and speckled trout time. Fishing the St. Johns River and St. Johns River inlet jetty rocks. It's high tide to pull the hardware planers and spoons for a lot of Spanish mackerel which is always good for dads and kids.
Dave Sipler
Dave S. Jacksonville, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Well it's super spring and it's black drum and speckled trout time. Fishing the St. Johns River and St. Johns River inlet jetty rocks. It's high tide to pull the hardware planers and spoons for a lot of Spanish mackerel which is always good for dads and kids.
Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
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Joe Curtis
Joe C.
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
The last week was challenging yet rewarding. While there were not any “gimmie” days with a lot of effort and some brain power we ended up putting some nice boxes of fish together with a pile of trophy black drum up to 50 pounds.
Even saw our first kingfish and Mahi of the year. I expect summer fishing to come early after next weeks blow. Meaning kings, cobia and plenty of other tasty critters.
While inshore has been booking hot, day by day I can feel it getting less quality bites and more “junk fish” while great to bend a...
Joe Curtis
Joe C. Jacksonville Beach, Florida Reported 3 years ago
The last week was challenging yet rewarding. While there were not any “gimmie” days with a lot of effort and some brain power we ended up putting some nice boxes of fish together with a pile of trophy black drum up to 50 pounds.
Even saw our first kingfish and Mahi of the year. I expect summer fishing to come early after next weeks blow. Meaning kings, cobia and plenty of other tasty critters.
While inshore has been booking hot, day by day I can feel it getting less quality bites and more “junk fish” while great to bend a
rod I don’t expect to see full fish boxes of great eating.
Spanish mackerel should be showing any day providing great action for kids and family trips. But also a great fall back if the sheepshead trout or redfish are uncooperative.
Skiff trips have been heating up as well focused around the low tide as usual. Redfish bite was very very slow a week or so ago but is recovering nicely.
Black Drum Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Black Drum Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Black Drum Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Black Drum Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Black Drum Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
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Chip Wingo
Chip W.
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Inbound SMS
APP 1 day ago
Fluctuating cold weather has dropped water temps back to a normal pattern . With that been said , sheepshead, black drum , trout and bull and slot redfish bites have been great !
Chip Wingo
Chip W. Jacksonville Beach, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Inbound SMS
APP 1 day ago
Fluctuating cold weather has dropped water temps back to a normal pattern . With that been said , sheepshead, black drum , trout and bull and slot redfish bites have been great !
Black Drum Fishing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Black Drum Fishing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Black Drum Fishing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Black Drum Fishing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Black Drum Fishing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Black Drum Fishing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
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Robbie Bishop
Robbie B.
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Weather permitting the bottom fishing has been good seabass, triggerfish, beeliners and the cobia are starting to show up. Pogies are on the beach so the kingfish should show up soon. Inshore hfishing for reds,trout,sheepshead and black drum is good too.
Robbie Bishop
Robbie B. Jacksonville, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Weather permitting the bottom fishing has been good seabass, triggerfish, beeliners and the cobia are starting to show up. Pogies are on the beach so the kingfish should show up soon. Inshore hfishing for reds,trout,sheepshead and black drum is good too.
Black Seabass, Triggerfish Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
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Dave Sipler
Dave S.
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
spring has sprung in Jacksonville Florida 100%
Spanish mackerel have arrived and they are the spring marker
my bird feeder is covered up with Robin Red breasts migrating North.
there’s plenty of action at the inlet even had our first encounter with 100 lb black tip shark behind the boat
there’s plenty of action for everyone no matter your skill level
a very short boat ride to the inlet on a calm wind day could see everything from Big whiting bull redfish black drum Spanish mackerel bluefish and even sharks already
Dave Sipler
Dave S. Jacksonville, Florida Reported 3 years ago
spring has sprung in Jacksonville Florida 100%
Spanish mackerel have arrived and they are the spring marker
my bird feeder is covered up with Robin Red breasts migrating North.
there’s plenty of action at the inlet even had our first encounter with 100 lb black tip shark behind the boat
there’s plenty of action for everyone no matter your skill level
a very short boat ride to the inlet on a calm wind day could see everything from Big whiting bull redfish black drum Spanish mackerel bluefish and even sharks already
Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
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Chip Wingo
Chip W.
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Bite continues to heat up with climbing water temps. Flounder bite has been pretty consistent with decent fish in the 2-3lb range. Some triple tails are showing up in the river. Big, oversized redfish and some larger black drum have also been showing up regularly in good numbers.
Chip Wingo
Chip W. Jacksonville Beach, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Bite continues to heat up with climbing water temps. Flounder bite has been pretty consistent with decent fish in the 2-3lb range. Some triple tails are showing up in the river. Big, oversized redfish and some larger black drum have also been showing up regularly in good numbers.
Redfish Fishing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
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Kevin H.
St. Augustine, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
Ended up with 8 of them today
Kevin Hart
Kevin H. St. Augustine, Florida Reported 3 years ago
Ended up with 8 of them today
Redfish Fishing in St. Augustine, Florida
Redfish Fishing in St. Augustine, Florida
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Chip Wingo
Chip W.
Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
With water temps back up into the 60's fish are turning in the feed bag once again . Finding big schools of redfish in the intracoastal waterway that can be targeted with both artificial and live bait . Black drum are showing up in good number with some being over 20 lbs . Trout are still feeding well on the tops and bottoms of the tide . Sheepshead have been a good bet around structure and jetties as well.
Chip Wingo
Chip W. Jacksonville Beach, Florida Reported 3 years ago
With water temps back up into the 60's fish are turning in the feed bag once again . Finding big schools of redfish in the intracoastal waterway that can be targeted with both artificial and live bait . Black drum are showing up in good number with some being over 20 lbs . Trout are still feeding well on the tops and bottoms of the tide . Sheepshead have been a good bet around structure and jetties as well.
Black Drum Fishing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Black Drum Fishing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Black Drum Fishing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Black Drum Fishing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Black Drum Fishing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
Black Drum Fishing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
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Robbie Bishop
Robbie B.
Jacksonville, Florida
Reported 3 years ago
The fishing has been good nice seabass, beeliners and some nice triggerfish. Even had a nice 28 inch gag grouper and of course they are closed right now. Weather just won't cooperate for much offshore fishing right now. Made a couple of trips recently and one was real good the other got shortened due to 3 cases of the sea flu.
Robbie Bishop
Robbie B. Jacksonville, Florida Reported 3 years ago
The fishing has been good nice seabass, beeliners and some nice triggerfish. Even had a nice 28 inch gag grouper and of course they are closed right now. Weather just won't cooperate for much offshore fishing right now. Made a couple of trips recently and one was real good the other got shortened due to 3 cases of the sea flu.
Black Seabass, Rockfish Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
Black Seabass, Rockfish Fishing in Jacksonville, Florida
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    I cannot recommend Captain Dan highly enough. We booked him to take us out on the water to spread my mom and dad's ashes, and he made a very emotional day so much easier. He had absolutely everything we needed ready to go. His communication was outstanding leading up to the trip, during the day, and even checking in afterward. He took incredibly good care of our family and provided amazing support throughout the entire experience. To top it all off, he took some fantastic photos that we will cherish forever. Thank you, Captain Dan, for your professionalism and kindness!

    Shannon P. | July 13, 2026

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    Captain Jon was great. He was very knowledgeable of the area and where to go to find the best fishing. He communicates very well and was willing to work with us on the boat ram location due to a fishing tournament during the same time as our charter. He kept us informed and taught tips and tricks to help throughout our time with him. Next time we are in Jacksonville we will be looking him up again.

    Eric R. | July 12, 2026

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    Blake was a great fishing captain! He was funny, knowledgeable and put us on some great fishing spots! Afterwards he filleted the fish for us and put them on ice for our ride home.

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    Blake is a Great captain! What a blast with my 4 boys! Thank you we will be back!

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