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Fresh Fishing Reports from Amelia Island

Fishing Report Week of 5 May 2025

May 5, 2025

Fishing Report Week of 5 May 2025 The backwater bite has been really great these past few weeks. Catching plenty of Redfish, Speckled Trout, Black Drum. There were some mornings that we had a high tide first thing and the topwater bite has been awsome. The plug of choice was a 3 1/8 inch Skitterwalk. Live shrimp on a cork has worked well fishing over oysterbars and rocks. Also been using live shrimp on a ¼ ounce jighead around docks for Redfish and Black Drum. Catching plenty of Whiting in the 20 to 30 foot range using shrimp and Fishbites.

Schooling Reds on the Oyster Bars + Trou

April 21, 2025

The early morning and late evening bite has been really great on the low tides. Top water and a swim bait produce quality fish around the oyster beds with active achools of redfish. Look for them to be in less than 2ft of water pushing on mullet and shrimp. Lets go fishing!

4 hour jetty few reds and a few sheeps

February 27, 2025

Great day

Awesome red fish bite

February 22, 2025

Redfish were chewing!

The cooler weather Mix of fish

January 21, 2025

The cooler weather is the best time of year to catch Speckled Seatrout. Redfish, sheepshead and blackdrum (puppy drum) are plentiful as well! You wont see as many charter Captains with alot of bookings because it is the slow season… however it is my Favorite time to go fishing with my family and friends as well as a few fishing charters and a handfull of regular Clients! I personally like to fish for Trout with an artificial lure and use the trolling motor to keep the boat moving and cast! Covering alot of ground and always introducing the lire to a fish that hasn’t seen it yet! I always feel like once you cast in the same spot a dozen time whatever is there youd have cuaght on the first few cast! If he’s there he’s gonna EAT IT!? (i call everthing oit there “he”?)

Winter time offshore fishing 5-hour trip

January 20, 2025

This is what you can expect to catch in the winter time. Fishing 5 - 6 hour trips. Offshore

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What anglers said about fishing in Amelia Island

I loved that the captain had everything you needed on the boat from rods, to bait to even refreshments. Great first time experience.

5.0 / 5

I loved that the captain had everything you needed on the boat from rods, to bait to even refreshments. Great first time experience.

Fernandina Fishing Charters

Have lower expectations for how many you will catch. Quite a few were undersized but the captain will guide you.

5.0 / 5

Have lower expectations for how many you will catch. Quite a few were undersized but the captain will guide you.

Amelia Light Tackle Charters

Reach out to your captain when booking. Ask for day and time recommendations. The tides and weather have a big impact on your results.

5.0 / 5

Reach out to your captain when booking. Ask for day and time recommendations. The tides and weather have a big impact on your results.

Big Fin Charters

Close to our home easy to find marina and a nice town to spend time in after fishing

5.0 / 5

Close to our home easy to find marina and a nice town to spend time in after fishing

Big Fin Charters

It’s hit or miss, which is standard for fishing. Make sure to check tide conditions for when you plan to fish. This, obviously, can impact the species your after.

5.0 / 5

It’s hit or miss, which is standard for fishing. Make sure to check tide conditions for when you plan to fish. This, obviously, can impact the species your after.

Liberty Sport Fishing

Absolutely. The Captain is very knowledgeable, patient and excited to share his passion with both new and experienced anglers.

5.0 / 5

Absolutely. The Captain is very knowledgeable, patient and excited to share his passion with both new and experienced anglers.

Semper Fi Charters

Some Charters are flexible on the day they can bring you. It might be good to book the trip early in your stay and leave an option for a second opportunity later in the stay.

5.0 / 5

Some Charters are flexible on the day they can bring you. It might be good to book the trip early in your stay and leave an option for a second opportunity later in the stay.

Big Fin Charters

I would say because of captain Benny.That's why I fished at fernandia beach

5.0 / 5

I would say because of captain Benny.That's why I fished at fernandia beach

Heavy Hitter Charters

Go with Captain Scott Thompson on Pie 111. Take the six or the eight hour trip.

4.0 / 5

Go with Captain Scott Thompson on Pie 111. Take the six or the eight hour trip.

Pipe Dream Charters – Pipedream III

Be prepared for a wonderful day. Can Ching fish is a bonus but highly probable with Captain Scott.

5.0 / 5

Be prepared for a wonderful day. Can Ching fish is a bonus but highly probable with Captain Scott.

Pipe Dream Charters – Pipedream III

It was still warm/hot out during the 1st week of October. Throw on some Bullfrog bugspray and sunscreen before you go. The gnats/can't seeums will tear you up before you leave the dock. You won't even realize it until a few hours later when you're scratching feverishly because you're both sunburnt and can see all the bumps where the buggers feasted on you.

5.0 / 5

D&R Charters Fernandina Beach, Fl

If you’re traveling on boat, please consider taking something for potential motion sickness.

5.0 / 5

If you’re traveling on boat, please consider taking something for potential motion sickness.

Big Fin Charters

Absolutely! A three hour tour is perfect for families and Bart was communicative about upcoming weather and able to shift some times to accommodate for a calmer fishing experience for us.

5.0 / 5

Absolutely! A three hour tour is perfect for families and Bart was communicative about upcoming weather and able to shift some times to accommodate for a calmer fishing experience for us.

Fernandina Fishing Charters

We had a great time! Weren't able to boat a few big ones (line snapped!), but had a fun fight that lasted quite a bit.

5.0 / 5

We had a great time! Weren't able to boat a few big ones (line snapped!), but had a fun fight that lasted quite a bit.

Amelia Island Charters

First Timers - test your sea legs prior to booking an offshore trip. For kids, especially, the less time boating and the more time reeling, the more enjoyable the trip.

5.0 / 5

First Timers - test your sea legs prior to booking an offshore trip. For kids, especially, the less time boating and the more time reeling, the more enjoyable the trip.

Reel Amelia

2 hour trip is perfect if you have little one, but for older kids to teens 2 hours may not be long enough.

5.0 / 5

2 hour trip is perfect if you have little one, but for older kids to teens 2 hours may not be long enough.

Amelia Backwater Fishing Co

Take a short trip to get the lay of the land, and if fish are biting and seas are calm, go for a longer trip

4.7 / 5

Take a short trip to get the lay of the land, and if fish are biting and seas are calm, go for a longer trip

Amelia Light Tackle Charters

Sunscreen and hats.. other than that, perfect afternoon fishing. Weather cooperated.

5.0 / 5

Sunscreen and hats.. other than that, perfect afternoon fishing. Weather cooperated.

D&R Charters Fernandina Beach, Fl

Hot days, so bring plenty of water and snacks. Anything to keep cool. Also sunscreen and chapstick.

5.0 / 5

Hot days, so bring plenty of water and snacks. Anything to keep cool. Also sunscreen and chapstick.

Amelia Light Tackle Charters

Fernandina is amazing! Be flexible and willing to adapt to changing conditions and always listen to your captain and follow his lead! The fishing here is outstanding but it’s never easy. You have to be willing to put in the hard work and adapt, however with a little persistence this place can bring the best day of fishing you have ever had!!

5.0 / 5

Amelia Light Tackle Charters