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2025 fishing season
2025 fishing season
January 18, 2025
HELLO ANGLERS, It's the beginning of a new year and already the bite is hot black sea bass, triggers, vermillion snapper and the endangered red snapper. The bite is so hot it's going to melt the snow that's forecast for northeast Florida this week. Yesterday Pipe Dream III was 50 miles offshore bottom fishing. The Lane Snapper bite was on fire along with vermillion snapper and red snapper. We moved 20 miles closer to shore when the wind picked up. It didn't take long to start catching some nice black sea bass and vermillion snapper, we still couldn't escape the endangered red snapper, they are everywhere. Note, just a few day ago I did receive a NOAA bulletin about increasing our red snapper season for 2025. Looking ahead into the upcoming 2025 season: The Wahoo run is already starting, with some nice fish being weighed. Gulf stream blue water trolling for Tuna, Mahi, Wahoo, Sails and Blue Marlin will be heating up in March and their north bound migration should continue strong thru May. Deep drop bottom fishing for Mutton Snapper, Mangrove Snapper and other deep dwellers is happening now and will continue but getting out there is weather dependent. Grouper season opens May 1st. March is typically when the Big Black Drum start showing up near shore and the Red Fish will fill in the gap between bites. March also ushers in near shore trolling for Spanish Mackerel. If you have young children the jetties and river offer some nonstop action for Whiting and the kids get a blast catching sharks. As the waters warm and the pogies begin showing up the Kings are right behind them. Trolling for Kings is fast action as they will run 100 yards before you can blink. The Kings aren't the only ones chasing the pogies The Tarpon AKA " Silver King" will be trolling the jetties in search of some menhaden. If you are meat hunters or just looking for some fast rod bending action, now is the time to book a charter with Pipe Dream Charters while we still have some available open dates. Call Capt. Scott at **hidden content** or **hidden content**
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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.
Excellent
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
Fernandina Fishing Charters
Have lower expectations for how many you will catch. Quite a few were undersized but the captain will guide you.
Excellent
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
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.
Excellent
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
Big Fin Charters
Close to our home easy to find marina and a nice town to spend time in after fishing
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Close to our home easy to find marina and a nice town to spend time in after fishing
Big Fin Charters
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.
Excellent
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
Liberty Sport Fishing
Absolutely. The Captain is very knowledgeable, patient and excited to share his passion with both new and experienced anglers.
Excellent
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
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.
Excellent
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
Big Fin Charters
I would say because of captain Benny.That's why I fished at fernandia beach
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I would say because of captain Benny.That's why I fished at fernandia beach
Heavy Hitter Charters
Heavy Hitter Charters
Go with Captain Scott Thompson on Pie 111. Take the six or the eight hour trip.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Go with Captain Scott Thompson on Pie 111. Take the six or the eight hour trip.
Pipe Dream Charters – Pipedream III
Pipe Dream Charters – Pipedream III
Be prepared for a wonderful day. Can Ching fish is a bonus but highly probable with Captain Scott.
Excellent
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
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.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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.
D&R Charters Fernandina Beach, Fl
D&R Charters Fernandina Beach, Fl
If you’re traveling on boat, please consider taking something for potential motion sickness.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
If you’re traveling on boat, please consider taking something for potential motion sickness.
Big Fin Charters
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.
Excellent
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
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.
Excellent
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
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.
Excellent
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
Reel Amelia
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
Excellent
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
Amelia Light Tackle Charters
2 hour trip is perfect if you have little one, but for older kids to teens 2 hours may not be long enough.
Excellent
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
Amelia Backwater Fishing Co
Sunscreen and hats.. other than that, perfect afternoon fishing. Weather cooperated.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Sunscreen and hats.. other than that, perfect afternoon fishing. Weather cooperated.
D&R Charters Fernandina Beach, Fl
D&R Charters Fernandina Beach, Fl
Hot days, so bring plenty of water and snacks. Anything to keep cool. Also sunscreen and chapstick.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Hot days, so bring plenty of water and snacks. Anything to keep cool. Also sunscreen and chapstick.
Amelia Light Tackle Charters
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!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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!!
Amelia Light Tackle Charters
Amelia Light Tackle Charters