St Johns River Fishing Reports

Ask the Captain what you will be fishing for and you will not be disappointed!

Be mindful of the tides and winds. The tides swing 5+ feet four times a day and that is a WHOLE LOT of water constantly moving

Let the Captain know what you’re looking to do and they do the best they can to make it happen!!! Very clean and professional crew!!

Be patient when setting your hook, some fish you just have to let them go with it a pick up and real instead of snatching

I watched this guy work with other captains who were much younger than him and obviously have learned from him. They have a community that work with one another to help each other catch the best that they can catch. This is the guy to go for.

Make sure you have a helper. When they get to biting, it can be one after another. Always good to be able to keep up.

Choose to book captain daves and remember to put on sunscreen. No matter the top situation, the water still reflects that light.

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

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.

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.

Be open minded and patient! The fish will come! The smaller tackle the better!

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.

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

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.

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

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!