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Jacksonville Fishing

Jacksonville Fishing

Situated on the Atlantic coastline, Jacksonville is the most populous city in all of Florida. It was one of the first cities settled along the coast thanks to its deep-water port access. The city has been built around St. Johns River, which means that this is the ideal location for both saltwater and freshwater fishing. There are few other places that can match the range of Jacksonville fishing.

While there is plenty of variety for your Jacksonville fishing ventures, the area is best known for king mackerel. In fact, Jacksonville is actually the location of the biggest kingfish tournament in the entire region. The reason why is pretty obvious when you reel in your first fish. The waters around Jacksonville are full of mackerel. With such a robust population, many of the fish grow to be full-sized adults. Moreover, they feed quite prolifically. This makes a mackerel fishing adventure especially exhilarating. Mackerel are most often found on the many reefs and wrecks just off the shore in the Atlantic.

Beyond mackerel, there are many other options for Jacksonville fishing. The local population of cobia is plentiful, and many people like to snag a memorable red snapper. There are also many species of grouper and snapper that are caught nearshore. If you are looking for inshore fishing options, Jacksonville does not disappoint with black drum, flounder, sheepshead, spotted sea trout (speckled trout), and redfish as the prime targets.

Offshore of Jacksonville, anglers can encounter billfish such as blue marlin, sailfish, swordfish, and white marlin. Wahoo and the many dolphinfish (Mahi-mahi) that frequent these waters provide plenty of actions as well. In the deep on bottom there is also lots of tilefish and rosefish that keep anglers busy.



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Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.

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Latest Jacksonville Fishing Reports

  • Big Girl
     We were back at it today fishing with Tom Gaslin and his buddy Steve. I met them early out at Goffinsville Park on a tide that still had about 30 minutes of coming in so we


  • Mud Minnows and a Plan
      I went with straight mud minnows for the second day in a row when I met Ray Pinkston and his son Jack out at Goffinsville Park early this morning. And we had a plan: fish t


  • Flounder Girl
     We went early today to beat the heat and it worked out pretty good. I had met Allen and Lavern Webb up at Old Town Bait and Tackle - they open at 6:00am - I was about 3rd in


  • New Anglers Find Some Action
     I fished this morning with Jason Wells and his two younger kids Allison and Joah meeting them out at Goffinsville Park boat ramp early. We made a short trip down and back up


  • It Ran Like A Shark
     I was back to work today fishing with Brian Roach and his son Mike after meeting them down at the Sawpit Creek boat ramp early. We made a short run up the Nassau River to Sp


  • Big Trout and Tourney Red
     This morning I launched at Old Town Bait and Tackle and after a Bait Shop sausage and egg sandwich made the run over to Oyster Bay to pick up David Vice Robert Stettner and


  • The Red Hook Gaurantee
     I fished yesterday with the Frost's - Steve and Carron meeting them down at the Sawpit Creek boat rampearly and good for that - the day turned out very still and hot! We ran


  • The Limit and One Oversized
     I met the Pinkston boys out at Goffinsville Park boat ramp this morning Ray and his brothers Tommy and Jimmy. The tide still had a couple of hours of coming in so we made a


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    Note that the  blog Amelia Island Fishing Reports  was selected by FeedSpot as one of the Top 50 Florida Fishing Blogs on the web. We're #18 and moving up! If you scroll down


  • Old Dog Teaching Tricks
     I wrapped my week up fishing with the Verner boys Patrick and his sons Bryan and Patrick and grandson James. We met early down at Sawpit Creek boat ramp and then made a long


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Top Jacksonville Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. C&H Lures
    C&H Lures has been creating tournament winning, big game lures for over 30 years. We make proven lures that catch everything from wahoo, billfish and kingfish to grouper and snapper.

  2. Black Creek Outfitters
    We strive to bring you the best customer service and to provide the highest quality outdoor apparel and products we can get our hands on. We specialize in outdoor apparel and gear for, kayaking, camping, climbing, skiing, winter wear, backpacking, hi

  3. Strike-Zone Fishing
    Strike-Zone Fishing is a premier outdoors store in Jax, FL specializing in fishing, hunting, kayaking, marine, clothing, and more!

  4. Reel 'em Up Lures
    From weekend fun to tournament fishing, trolling lures for every fisherman.

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Top Jacksonville Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Team Buck Rogers
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  2. Captain Bob's Fishing Charters
    Are you interested in going out with your family and friends on a saltwater adventure? Captain Bob’s Fishing Charters helps you do just that with our year-round fishing charter in Jacksonville, FL. There is no substitute for experience and Captain Bo

  3. Kat-Man-Tay Tours
    Kat-Man-Tayl Tours adventures include 1-4 person inshore fishing charters through tidal marsh creeks, intracoastal waterways and the St. Johns River and 1-4 person offshore fishing charters over local wrecks, reefs, and blue water ledge trips off the

  4. Enterprise Fishing Charters


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Top Jacksonville Marinas

  1. Fernandina Harbor Marina
    Oasis Marinas at Fernandina Harbor is your gateway to Amelia Island's rich history and attractions. Conveniently located on the Intra Coastal Waterway Fernandina Harbor Marina has the services and amenities you need when traveling the ICW.

  2. Tiger Point Marina
    Tiger Point Marina is a full service boat yard located on the north end of Amelia Island, Florida at the St. Mary’s River inlet from the Atlantic Ocean, providing water access to Egan’s Creek, the Florida Intracoastal Waterway, and Amelia River at ca

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Bouy Conditions

Station MYPF1 - 8720218 - Mayport (Bar Pilots Dock), FL
June 26, 2025 6:30 am EDT
Location: 30.398N 81.428W
Wind Direction: S (190°)
Wind Speed: 4.1 knots
Wind Gust: 5.1 knots
Atmospheric Pressure: 30.09 in (1018.9 mb)
Air Temperature: 77.7°F (25.4°C)
Water Temperature: 81.7°F (27.6°C)



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