What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Jacksonville, Florida for the first time?

July is probably the worst month of the year for fishing in Jacksonville along with August. It's hot and the bugs are out. If you can tolerate the heat then leave early morning and don't plan on staying out all day. You would be better off fishing in the spring or fall. The fish generally bite about all year around.

Try a short trip, 4 hours the first time. There are many to chose. Inshore is great if you have some experience casting. Off shore unless you get seasick. No casting experience required and the captains give quick lessons on reeling in a caught fish. Make sure one wear proper clothing, hats, long sleeve shorts recommended and take plenty of suntan lotion. Have fun.

Fishing is outstanding in Jacksonville! The amount of natural structure just off shore is amazing. Couple that with great inshore fishing and you have a fishery that is hard to beat. Plus several local restaurants will cook your catch for you!

Jacksonville is a great city for fishing. Lots of options form off shore/inshore, Intercostal or the river. Have a guide take you as they have everything needed including license to fish. They know where to find the fish and make your experience much more memorable.

Just make sure that the Captain of the boat you choose has plenty of experience, because they know where the fish are going to be that day.

Dramamine the night before and morning of. Plenty of sunscreen asHer be ready to be sore by the time the day is over.

Choose a captain who has experience and let them do what they are good at. Allow your captain to stick to his plan and let them to their thing and they will put you on that fish.

Be prepared for the hot weather but fishing is red hot. Bring lots of drinks, rain gear and light clothing. August is terrific fishing and would recommend going out.

Unless you know people that fish tournaments or often, get a charter. They know all the spots. Best chance to catch fish.

Book with captain Nelson with Black Dog Fishing charters...he takes time to teach new fisherman like myself...Great for begginers...

There is great fishing in Jax this time of year, Inshore, near shore, and offshore. Figure out what you want to catch and tell your capt to put you on fish. That simple!

Know the rout to the boat launch and plan around the traffic. A great crew on the boat will make everything else happen.

Just Bring yourself and fully hydrate before you go out just bring food and drinks everything else should fall in the place

Listen to your Captain! They know what they are doing! Respect the oceans don’t litter or be disrespectful

Pick the right day, watch the weather and bring a hat, sunglasses, water, rain gear and lunch. Be flexible to weather conditions.and go for whatever is biting that day. Good luck and enjoy.

Ocean can be choppy so bear in mind sea sickness but the captain was very accomodating.

Watch out for the afternoon storms they can sneak up on you and make you miserable.

Remember, they call it fishing not catching. You will have good days and not so good days.

Book a whole day and go far enough offshore to catch good fish. 40-60 miles or find weedline.

Excellent! You would have to go during this time to get some good fights and great people!

Trust the captain!!! He knows what he is talking about and be PATIENT. The fish will come .

If you’re on the fence about booking a trip it is definitely worth it. Brought a go pro camera and recorded the trip.

It is important to follow the weather as far as water temps because once the water drops to the low 60s the bite slows down a lot.

You can’t catch anything sitting on the couch. Get out there with the fish whisperer and tighten up a line.

St. John's river and the back water offer many opportunities for fishing. For the first time please find a guide to help you.

It was a cold winter and the water temps were 54 or so degrees when we were here. Definitely needed to be a little warmer.

Don't be afraid to go out on a smaller boat. Captain can more easily put on the best spots to fish and hold you there.

Book a trip with Hooker Charters & Guide Service. Depending on season and weather, Capt. Bill Perkins can take you offshore trolling or wreck fishing or fishing in inland waters

Fish with a good guide like Capt Jeremy Alvarez. Its worth it!! If you want to be on fish!!

Make sure you can keep the fish you catch (did not know we could not keep red snapper)