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New Year Fishing offshore
January 02, 2026 St. James City 3 photos
Great start to new year with 30” red grouper.
Another big red grouper for Katie
Catch of the New Year!
Grouper (Red)
Grouper (Red)
Snapper (Lane)
Snapper (Lane)
Snapper (Vermilion)
Snapper (Vermilion)

Trip Summary

Grandad and granddaughter off to a great start in the New Year. Big red grouper and lots of snapper 40 miles offshore.
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Bill Schwalm
St-james-city, Florida, United States
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St. James City has a fish with your name on it, so let Better Days Charter Service help you catch it! Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Bill can tell you all about the local fishery. Depending on the season, you might hook into Red Snapper,...

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