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HERE'S SOME PHOTOS AND A VIDEO LINK TO WHATS BEEN GOING ON IN JUNE 2026, SO FAR

Two anglers displaying a caught redfish on fishing boat in Jacksonville FL waters

Speckled trout catch during fishing tour in Jacksonville FL

Crevalle Jack caught fishing in Jacksonville FL

Speckled trout caught during fishing tour in Jacksonville FL

American flag and MacGyver School of Engineering sticker on boat surface in Jacksonville FL

Black drum catch from Jacksonville FL fishing charter

ADULTS & KIDS TRIPS

DID NOT FISH THE MARSH CREEKS....''they are filled with BAIT''
THAT WOULD SEEM LIKE A GOOD THING, HUH?
WELL, IT CERTAINTLY HASN'T BEEN.  THE ACTION VIA REDFISH, AND EVEN JUST ''action'' SPECIES, LIKE SUMMER TIME JACKS, AND LADYFISH HAVE BEEN LACKING IN THE SHALLOWS. AND BELIEVE ME, I'VE BEEN ULTRA SHALLOW:

YOUTUBE VIDEO LINK:  https://youtu.be/gEH_9R7lkcg?si=INVjfqCO77wtn5dr

SO TODAY I STAYED IN THE RIVER, AND FISHED THE ''MAIN-STAY'' TECHNIQUE THAT IF THIS DOESN'T PRODUCE, NOT MUCH ELSE WILL, AND THAT WAS ''FLOAT-RIG'' FISHING ROCKS & DOCKS IN THE ST. JOHNS RIVER.
I'M USUALLY, ANYMORE FED UP WITH THE RIVER, BECAUSE OF THE HUGE CURRENT, BOAT TRAFFIC, TUG BOATS, SHIPS, CONE-HEADS, AND AMOUNT OF CONSTANT WAKES. BUT TODAY, IT WAS NOT BAD AT ALL. I WAS SURPRISED.  MANY SPOTS, WERE COMFORTABLE TO ''FLOAT-RIG'' FISH, WITH THE 4 DOZEN LIVE SHRIMP, I BROUGHT ALONG.  I WAS FEELING ''SPENDY'', I GUESS. BECAUSE LURE FISHING WASN'T PART OF THE PLAN AT ALL.

NO THIS WASN'T A CHARTER TRIP WITH KIDS.....plenty o that is coming soon.  Just had fishing buddy Nick aboard. AND HE HOOKED UP A GOOD SIZED TROUT, BUT LOST IT AT BOAT SIDE WITHIN THE FIRST 10 MINUTES OF FLOATS IN THE WATER.   YES, SPECKLED SEA TROUT, my favorite fish of all time!  WHICH HAVE BEEN REALLY LACKING IN THE CREEKS, FOR ME.

THE NEW TROUT LIMITS REALLY SUCK. FLORIDA DOESN'T WANT YOU TO BE A FISH EATER IN N.E. FLORIDA.  BECAUSE THE 3 TROUT LIMIT, BETWEEN 15-19 INCHES, IS MY BIGGEST COMPLAINT.  I LIKE ''''''TROPHIES'''''''.  A 16" TROUT, DOES NOT EXCITE ME.  BUT A 20'' AND LARGER DOES....hopefully 5 pounds and larger!!!
TODAY, I HAD A 22-23'' 4 POUNDER. AND THATS WHAT I'M FISHING FOR, PERSONALLY. OR A 27'' REDFISH, OR A 2-4 POUND FLOUNDER.  BUT WE HAD NO REDFISH TODAY.  I MAY HAVE HOOKED A FEW, BUT I'M JUST GUESSING, BECAUSE WHATEVER ATE MY LIVE SHRIMP, BECAME A CASUALTY TO THE HEAVY STRUCTURE I WAS FISHING.  I BASICALLY, GOT MY BUTT HANDED TO ME, ON A PLATTER!  

WE DID CATCH FLOUNDER. BUT THET WERE BARELY KEEPERS AT 14 INCHES.  OF COURSE WE HAD PLENTY OF LADYFISH, WHICH ISN'T A BAD THING. SINCE TROUT - highly sought after, AND LADYFISH, FREQUENT THE SAME AREAS IN THE HOT MONTHS.  AND NICK CAUGHT A 5 POUND JAK CREVALLE ON HIS LIGHT TACKLE, FISHING A FLOAT RIG A BIT DEEPER, OFF A ROCK PILE.

I KEPT 4 TROUT, WE LOST 2, AND RELEASED THE LARGEST. AT THE 22-23 INCHES AND 4 POUNDS.

NO VIDEO TODAY. JUST PHOTOS. you can find my recent fishing reports, and happenings on my INSTA-FACE PAGE AT:    https://www.instagram.com/captdavessportfishing/

ALSO INCLUDED SOME OTHER TRIP PHOTOS FROM THIS MONTH.

Angler holding caught Crevalle Jack fish on fishing charter boat in Jacksonville FL waters

Speckled trout catch from Jacksonville FL fishing charter with fishing rod and boat dock visible

Crevalle jack caught during fishing charter in Jacksonville FL

Hardhead sea catfish caught during fishing tour in Jacksonville FL

Southern flounder caught on fishing charter in Jacksonville FL

Speckled trout catch on fishing charter in Jacksonville FL waters

Speckled trout catch from Jacksonville FL fishing tour

''OUT OF THE CREEKS''

Redfish

DAY 1 & 2 PHOTOS

Sea Trout

Summer Flounder

DAY 2 WITH THE "TRAVELLER"
LEFT MAYPORT AT 1pm DIDN'T WANT TO DEAL WITH 6 HRS OF A RISING TIDE AND NO BITES LIKE YESTERDAY.

INSTEAD..."WE NEVER CAUGHT THE FIRST REDFISH?" NOT FROM A LACK OF TRYING, THATS FOR SURE.

BUT, AS THE TIDE TURNED WE CAUGHT PLENTY OF TROUT, WITH 4 GOOD KEEPERS, AND LOTS OF FLOUNDER. AND 2 KEEPERS.

THE SO-CALLED 5-10 KNOT WINDS UP IN THE CREEK WAS THE "JOKE ON US".
IT WAS SUPER WINDY. BUT BEGGARS CAN'T BE CHOOSERS. WE AT LEAST ONLY HAD TO WASTE, AND WE DID GETTING WAKE IN THE RIVER, 2 HRS OF THE HIGH TIDE, AND CAUGHT BASICALLY ZERO, STILL LOOKING FOR THOSE SCHOOLS OF YELLOWMOUTH TROUT ON PLACES WE CAUGHT THEM "EVERY YEAR THIS TIME, EXCEPT...THIS YEAR!!!"
ANOTHER JOKE ON US.

WE HAD A GOOD TIME UP IN THE SALTMARSH, AS THE DAY GOT LATER IT TURNED REALLY NICE.

THE "NO REDFISH" THING WAS CONFUSING. BAIT EVERYWHERE AT DEAD LOW.

BUT MY OLE SAYING STILL RINGS TRUE FOR BAZARO WORLD FLORIDA, "BAIT BAIT EVERYWHERE AND NO FISH TO EAT THEM".

ON THE WAY OUT OF THE CREEK, WE SLOWLY DRIFTED SOME GIANT OYSTER MOUNDS LOOKING TO SEE IF REDFISH WERE AROUND. MAYBE THERE WAS. BUT THE TRAVELLER SAID, "I'M DONE", SO WE HEADED BACK TO MAYPORT BOAT RAMP TO MAKE THE DONUTS.

TRAVELLER BOB DOESN'T DO THE INCESSANT HEAT THING OF SUMMER.
HE'S NOT LIKE THE AVERAGE TOURIST. HE'S A TRUE ANGLER, ONE OF THE FEW I'VE HAD AS REPEAT CUSTOMERS. HEAT AND SWEATING HE KNOWS ISN'T THE FINEST FISHING IN JAX.

SO THE NEXT TIME HE'S COMING WILL BE LATE OCTOBER OR EARLY NOVEMBER.

THE "TRAVELLER" ONLY TRAVELS WHEN THE TEMP IS RIGHT. NEXT TIME HE VOWS WON'T BE ON RISING TIDE DAYS. THATS FOR SURE.

VISIT: https://www.captdaves.com
TO MAKE YOUR OWN REPORT.
Light tackle inshore fishing for 2.

Redfish caught on fishing charter in Jacksonville FL

Speckled trout catch displayed on fishing charter boat in Jacksonville FL waters

Speckled trout catch from Jacksonville FL fishing charter

Southern Flounder caught during fishing tour in Jacksonville FL

Fresh caught fish displayed on cleaning station after Jacksonville FL fishing charter

Speckled trout caught during fishing charter in Jacksonville FL

Speckled trout catch displayed with fishing pliers in Jacksonville FL

Successful fishing catch showing Summer Flounder and Redfish on boat in Jacksonville FL

Southern flounder caught during fishing charter in Jacksonville FL

Southern flounder caught during fishing tour in Jacksonville FL

Fresh caught fish displayed on cleaning table after successful Jacksonville FL fishing charter

Black Drum

TAKE YOUR KIDS FISHIN'

EASTER SUNDAY, A SUPER NICE DAY, TO FILL THE SCHEDULE FULL OF EXCITEMENT FOR THE "LITTLE ONES".

THATS WHAT I DID WITH BEN FROM CALIFORNIA, AND HIS TWO YOUNG BOYS.
WE WENT INTO A SALTY CREEK AND BOTTOM FISHED WITH DEAD SHRIMP, AND CAUGHT 2 BLACK DRUM, 2 PINFISH, AND A SPOTTED SEATROUT.

ALL IN TWO HOURS ON MY 2 HR. KIDS TRIP. (NOT TOO LONG, NOT TOO SHORT) MADE JUST FOR THE UNDER 10 YEAR OLDS, WHO CAN NOT DO A BIG TIME 6 HOUR SPORT FISHING CHARTER IN JACKSONILLE WHILE VISTING GRANDMA, AND YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE ALL THE WAY FROM ACROSS THE ENTIRE COUNTRY.

IF YOU'RE A TRUE ANGLER AND WANT A 6 HR STANDARD DAY FISHIN THE TIDE. AND WANT TO CATCH NICE LIGHT TACKLE EXCITMENT REDFISH, THE FISH THAT RULES THE RIVER HERE.
CALL ME: 904-642-9546  8AM-7PM eastern time. NO TEXTS.


Successful speckled trout fishing trip in Jacksonville FL with fresh catch displayed

Two fresh caught redfish on boat cleaning station in Jacksonville FL

Fresh caught redfish in cooler with fishing equipment after successful Jacksonville FL fishing charter

Black drum fish caught during Jacksonville FL fishing tour

I LOVE WINTER....

I'D RATHER WEAR LONG-SLEEVES. YESTERDAY WE (JAX. FL.) MADE A NEW RECORD FOR MARCH 10th.

IT WAS A RECORDED, 92 DEGREES AT THE AIRPORT ❗

THE SPANISH MACKEREL ARE ALREADY SWIMMING AROUND THE JAX BEACH PIER❗

I'M CATCHING, THE ''SILVER SCOURGE FISH'', aka: LADYFISH, IN A FEW CREEKS, ALREADY ❗

AND THE TROUT ALREADY VACATED A FEW WINTER SPOTS.

AS LONG AS THE TROUT KEEP CHOKIN' DOWN THE "MATRIX SHADS" LIKE THIS ONE DID. (the cost of live shrimp isn't worth 3 Trout per person)

I GUESS I'LL HAVE TO PUT UP WITH THE ''''FLORIDA FISH COMMUNISTS'''', BASICALLY SHUTTING THE DOOR ON "SPECKLED TROUT CHARTERS"

I TOLD YA, AT CHRISTMAS. 1/2 THE BEST FISHING. WAS ALREADY OVER:
GO HERE:
https://youtu.be/BvCtBSCYbs4?si=oMa0L...

https://truthsocial.com/@CaptDavesSpo...


Speckled trout catch on fishing charter in Jacksonville FL

Speckled trout caught during fishing tour in Jacksonville FL with lure visible in mouth

Redfish caught during fishing charter in Jacksonville FL

YOU MISSED IT....ONE MO' TIME

BIG YELLOWMOUTH TROUT, 18 INCHERS, AND MANY FILLED WITH ROE.  I LOVE WHEN THESE FISH SHOW UP IN MAYPORT "THICK", NO LIMIT, NO SIZE LIMIT (we don't bother with 12 inchers) 

TODAY HAD 18 PLUS INCH FISH. AS USUAL, WE HAD TO WORK FOR THEM. AND HAD A BIT OF A RIDE TO GET TO THEM.  "LIGHT TACKLE FUN"  AND ALL WE USED WAS "DEAD SHRIMP".......EZ AS, (as they say in New Zealand)

HERE'S A CLASSIC, JACKSONILLE FLORIDA BOAT RAMP SHOT.

BOOK NOW FOR MARCH.

Freshly caught fish with lure in mouth during Jacksonville FL fishing trip

Blue fishing boat on beach with cruise ship and marina docks in Jacksonville FL background

Squeteague catch held up on fishing boat in Jacksonville FL waters with bridge in background

They're Coming 

GIVING MY HANKO 20SF, THE ''OLE MAN TREATMENT''. (not me) OF NEW SEATS. TEMPRESS ''all weather'', with removable cushions, folding, detachable base.  I'm wondering how the bases will hold up. 
youtube video short:
https://youtube.com/shorts/a6N82C_Gaa...

Fishing boat with turquoise geometric pattern design and center console setup under covered dock in Jacksonville FL

Fishing boat interior with captain seats and blue geometric flooring in Jacksonville FL

Fishing boat with multiple seats and equipment stored in covered garage in Jacksonville FL

Fishing boat interior showing captain's helm, fishing chairs, and deck space in Jacksonville FL

Fishing boat with captain chairs and blue trim docked at garage in Jacksonville FL

"the ole man treatment"

I love this....BECAUSE I'M A FISHING GUIDE, NOW. Got fired '''30 yrs ago''', for same thing!!!!!  I took off, and fished too much. I've never looked back. AND HAVE NO CLUELESS WOMAN TELLING ME WHAT TO DO ALL THE TIME. 👍👍👍👍

VIDEO LINK EXPLAINS ALL

https://youtu.be/9ByoGAcKXqo?si=T8iW1SdwtNcXL8Da

YOU ARE MISSING BEAUTIFUL WINTER DAYS, IN JAX FL. 

LETS GO GET A NETFULL 

Freshly caught fish displayed in landing net on fishing boat in Jacksonville FL

VIDEO, THAT REMINDS ME OF ME....

Sheepshead

BUY IN BULK

YOUTUBE VIDEO:  https://youtu.be/fxBBF_PSYoI?si=NTV0uDs388T8pjoF

GET THE JIGS, I USE MOST OFTEN IN BULK
FROM SOFT PLASTICS TO LIVE SHRIMP & MORE:

AMAZON LINK:   https://amzn.to/4aqNGlH

COME GET YOUR SHEEPS...OR MISS OUT. ITS OVER BY MAY.

Person enjoying fishing tour in Jacksonville

Sheepshead fish caught while fishing in Jacksonville

 www.fishingharter-jacksonville.com

Solo, after the ''JAX FREEZE''...Still cold as a witches tit, but one heck of a nice day.

Major NEGATIVE low tide, light winds. Again, being a ''jetty guy'' for the past 29 years, I saw areas of the Marsh that I've never seen before with such low water.

Overall; 4- flounder too small to keep,
10- Trout too small to keep.
8- ''green scourge fish'' aka: Bluefish too small to keep.

And then, I got what I was fishing for!
a 21'' Speckled Wonder'', aka: Spotted Sea Trout.
a 17'' Speckled Wonder'', aka: Spotted Sea Trout.
and a 23'' Redfish

- pictured here ready to be taken outa their suits. Video (not that any one watches, but good for my Angling Archives) coming soon at:

https://www.youtube.com/c/captdavessportfishing

😊

Three Redfish and Spotted Weakfish caught on fishing tour in Jacksonville

YOU MISSED A GLORIOUS DAY!

SOLO TRY IN A JANUARY FREEZE IN JAX FLORIDA

VIDEO LINK: MY YOUTUBE

https://youtu.be/5eydbE9oqNw?si=f-mDSS1_Ckk4KSdR

YA DON'T KNOW TILL YA GO

Capt Dave's Sport Fishing

Youtube has dropped the ball on my channel. Even huge channels are loosing VIEWS. Everyone is complaining. I'm treated like a 100% peee-on, I've wasted 18 years, doing Videos. YES. 18 years WASTED, trying to help people see what they'll do on their charter, maybe book a charter, or hopefully have someone recommend me.  Plus, pass on fishing Info. Its NEVER been worth my time, really. Just a hobby of sorts, a little income, that kinda equates to about .10 cents per hour of time spent editing etc. PER Youtubes constant suggestions, I even spent $2k PLUS in equipment to do knife sharpening content....AGAIN, 100% FAIL.  YT, used to be people just sharing ideas. Now its Networks, and Multi-Millionaires, and people quitting their REAL jobs, their daily, J-O-B!!  The unemployable, employed via Youtube?!  REALLY, a feeding Squirrels channel doing $50K a year in INCOME??   Just think for a moment. The internet has been destructive as hell. For some.  I feel for your kids, as AI will destroy life as we know it. With at least a 1/4 of YT videos are 100% FAKE, and promoted by the Libtards at YT.
WANNA KNOW WHAT I REALLY THINK❓

YOUTUBE SHORT:

first freeze 2026 Jacksonville Florida let's go fishing!!!!

https://youtu.be/Eyz1JJpXVTQ?si=zh2lVa-dJrvUy4EL



FIRST FREEZE 1/27/2026  - NOT A REPORT

Tarpon

''WORST CHARTER DAY EVER''

THOUGHT I'D SHARE THIS VIDEO.....a must watch old VIDEO.

 TARPON CAN BE UNHEALTHY 🎬 ''WOLF TALES'' with Capt Dave

cut & paste:  https://youtu.be/_uF65DztOoA?si=BfWoS5dWnsD0oarY

''LETS GO CATCH'em''  YOUTUBE VIDEO LINKS

Winter Flounder

https://www.captdaves.com - TWO 6 HOUR STANDARD DAYS

FREEZIN' WAS THE REASON TO FISH HARD ON THE NEW YEAR❗

TRAVELLER BOB 2 DAYS - LOW 30 DEGREES. in JAX FL.

01/01/2026
&
01/02/2026

YOUTUBE ''SHORTS'':  day 1, day 2
 
(day one: loads of small small trout & reds caught)
https://youtube.com/shorts/xhLVX69rCgU?si=tafvQh4OycjZpwhz


(day 2, a few degrees warmer?)
https://youtube.com/shorts/SoNZ0BYIeuc?si=t3nCxmelwPSFc0HA

Fishermen enjoying a great fishing tour in Florida

Angler fishing in Florida showcasing their catch

Redfish caught during fishing tour in Jacksonville

8 spotted weakfish caught on fishing tour in FL

A lone sheepshead fish caught during a fishing tour in Jacksonville

YOUTUBE ''SHORT'' VIDEO REPORT:

LINK:
https://youtube.com/shorts/xhLVX69rCgU?si=NMaep74ePCmUDjkK

''FREEZZIN' WAS THE REASON TO GO TROUT FISHIN'''

SEE VIDEO FOR PRETTY SPECKLED SEA TROUTZ MAYPORT FLORIDA JAN, 1  2026

START THE YEAR OFF RIGHT.
BOOK YOUR I2 PERSON, NSHORE CHARTER TODAY 
WWW.CAPTDAVES.COM

Three spotted weakfish caught while fishing in FL

Youtube ''short'' video link:  COPY & PASTE

Youtube ''short'' video link

VISIT:   https://www.youtube.com/c/captdavessportfishing

HERE, YOU'LL SEE MY ''TOOLS OF THE TRADE'' PLAY LIST, & MORE PLUS MY AMAZON PAGE.
WHERE I'VE REVIEWED THINGS I USE AND FIND USEFUL TO PASS ON TO SUBSCRIBERS, CUSTOMERS AND FRIENDS.

MY AMAZON ''TOOLS OF THE TRADE''
https://www.amazon.com/shop/captdavessportfishingcharters/list/2X3LG6S3ZZSVH?ccs_id=b5fbc5e8-8a53-446b-8983-71f3bb67ef23



reviewed on Youtube, items I use on and off my charter boat

''ONLY GOT THE SMALL ONES TO THE BOAT TODAY (12/27)''
-fortunately Josh's wife caught the largest Redfish (wives, many times do)
On first spot, using the good ole float rig, 4 monsters on light tackle smoked Josh. ''I can't determine what size fish you'll hook up with''
LIGHT TACKLE, wasn't their favorite!!
BUT it will teach you to be a better Angler, not just another 'fisherman''.

Anglers fishing for redfish in Jacksonville, Florida

ST. JOHNS RIVER & SALT MARSH REDFISH

I'M TIRED OF PREACHING IT, NOW IT THE BEST TIME OF YEAR.  I'M LOOKING FOR TRUE ANGLERS.  RIGHT NOW IS PERFECT FOR THE  "BASS GUY" LOOKING TO WORK A LURE, TO SIGHT CAST A REDFISH, JIG A SOFT PLASTIC FOR SPOTTED SEA TROUT.
"THIS ISN'T GOING DEEP SEA FISHING".....AFTER 28 YEARS I STILL DON'T KNOW WHAT "DEEP SEA" EVEN IS.

-it's deeper at the mouth of our river than it is 12 miles offshore in "the sea"!!!

HERE'S A PAST FEW TRIPS, JUST THIS WEEK, PHOTOS I TOOK AND A YOUTUBE CHANNEL LINK OF A YOUTUBE SHORT ON A BUDDIES BOAT.  AND MY NEW ADDITION TO MY BOAT. A 12" SIMRAD SOUNDER/CHART PLOTTER/GPS,  THAT HELPS ME "HONE IN" ON  SPOTS.

-REMEMBER ITS ALL ABOUT A QUALITY DAY. NOT HOW MANY CAN BE STUFFED ON A BOAT.

YOUTUBE LINK:  "CUT AND PASTE":
 https://youtube.com/shorts/4krCuvbfa8c?si=DhFQXzzBA-bncVu-

Nassau River-St Johns River Marshes State Aquatic Preserve - Duval, FL

A fisherman enjoying a fishing tour in Jacksonville

Redfish caught on fishing tour in Jacksonville

LIMITS OF EZ, TROUT & REDFISH

12-10-2025 CALL NOW

YOU''ER ALL WRONG. ANY REAL LOCAL ANGLER WILL TELL YOU, RIGHT NOW IS THE BEST INSHORE FISHING, NOT IN THE 100 DEGREE HEAT.  DROP THAT SNOW SHOVEL, KICK OFF THOSE RUBBER BOOTS, YES PACK SOME WARM LIGHT CLOTHES, AND TENNIS SHOES. AND ENJOY POSSIBLY JACKSONVILLE'S BEST INSHORE LIGHT TACKLE FISHING OF THE YEAR.  BRING YOUR BEST ANGLER BUDDY, AND A HOODED SWEAT SHIRT (fisherman's friend)  AND LET'S GO CATCH INSHORE FAVORITES.

**HERE'S A 2 MAN TAKE OF FLORIDS'S FINEST SPOTTED SEA TROUT FROM A STANDARD 6 HR DAY, ON 12-10-2025

float-rig LIVE shrimp, soft plastics on jig heads

Angler enjoys fishing tour in Jacksonville

Two people fishing on the banks of the river in Jacksonville

WENT OUT TO CHECK MY TRANSDUCER PLACEMENT ON MY NEW 12' SIMRAD SOUNDER/GPS/CHART PLOTTER, AND WHILE CRUISING AROUND, DECIDED TO FISH THE PERFET TIDE, FOR MY FAVORITE FISH, THE SPECKLED SEA TROUT.  I CAUGHT A DOZEN EASILY AS THE TIDE GOT EVEN MORE PERFECT ON A OLE FAVORITE SPOT IN A CREEK.
CASTED MATRIX SHAD SOFT PLASTICS ON A JIG HEAD, AND WACKED AND STACKED A DOZEN TROUT IN NO TIME. WENT BACK AND FILLETED MY WHOPPING 5 THE STATE ALLOWS THESE DAYS. 

TROUTZ....my favorites

12/3 - YOUTUBE VIDEO

https://youtu.be/BvCtBSCYbs4

Jacksonville, Fishing: its 1/2 over, soon it'll be 95 degrees again🔥 #fishingcharters

HERE'S YET ANOTHER VIDEO FROM YEARS AGO, I'M TRYING TO TELL YOU THE SAME MESSAGE: https://youtu.be/LGaXxdHx_Aw?si=nU3uN-DJXtcuG_on

📺📺 I was also out there testing out my new 12 INCH Simrad chart plotter/sounder with the awesome N.Florida ISLA chart chip

12/3 VIDEO LINKS  - 2 YOUTUBE VIDEOS

HAD GORDON AND HIS GRANDSON ABOARD THE JETTYWOLF ll  TODAY. RESCHEDULED FROM FRIDAY WHERE THE WIDS WERE HOWLING, PLUS IT WAS COLD.  TODAY WAS MUCH BETTER. WE FISHED THE TRANQUIL MARSH CREEKS IN JAX, NEAR THE ICW. STARTED STRON WITH A NICE 17'' SPECKLED TROUT. ON THE FLOAT-RIG AND LIVE SHRIMP. BUT NOT MUCH ELSE. SO WE MADE A MOVE....MORE SMALL TROUT, A FEW SMALL REDFISH, THEN A SMALL BLACK DRUM. THE TIDE IS WHAT DICTATES YOUR DAY. NOT ME AS YOUR GUIDE, NOT YOU AS A ANGLER.  THE TIDE IS WHAT WE FISH. IF YOU BOOK A 1/ DAY, AND ITS A TOUGH TIDE, AND YOU SHOULD HAVE BOOKED A 6 HR. DAY, YOU GET WHY I CALL A 6 HR. DAY A '''''STANDARD'' DAY.  WE ENDED UP FISHING WAY LONGER TODAY. AND GET WHAT WE CAME FOR. A  LARGE REDFISH FOR GORDONS GRANDSON.   
WE EVEN CAUGHT APERSONAL BEST.....4'' TINY TROUT!

YOUTUBE VIDEO:
https://youtu.be/3CYbNBhCBxo?si=R_ALRDGCYtJSE3Ih

Redfish caught by angler in Jacksonville, Florida

Spotted Weakfish caught in Jacksonville, Florida

Angler fishing for spotted weakfish in Florida

6 HOURS IS MY STANDARD CHARTER 

6 HOURS IS MY STANDARD CHARTER! 

Non-stop bites by the bugs all morning on this 2 hr. KIDS TRIP. After one small trout we had to move away from them. We trolled plastics, still they followed us!. We moved to the river, and caught sand trout on shrimp. And the gnats weren't as bad. WEATHER-WISE, it was a PERFECT DAY. Contact us at Capt. Dave's Sport Fishing to book your kids 2 HOUR fishing adventure and create some lasting memories on the water.

Captain

Book your kids fishing charter in Jacksonville FL with Capt. Dave's Sport Fishing for a fun morning this winter season.

St. Johns River Kids Charter | Sand Trout & Light Tackle

Air Fee

Bait Fee

Divemaster Fee

Mate's Fee

Nitrox Fee

Service Fee

State Taxes

Trimix Fee

Trips begin at 7am-8am and are designed for 1 adult with 2 children under 10, or 2 adults with 1 child under 10. Introduce your kids to fishing with Capt. Dave on a fun 2-hour morning charter in Jacksonville. These trips are for the younger kids who can't do a longer day, and 2 hours turns out to be perfect. Capt. Dave has been taking "kids" Fishing for 28 years, and has figured that out with the help of parents and grandparents over the years. We target any fish species, during the 2 hrs. Its all about Kids learning the "fishing experience" And parents are there to help the kids. We start early, because of the weather. Example; In the heat of the summer, earlier means "cooler". <h2>HAVE A QUESTION?</h2><h3>CALL 904-642-9546 (NO TEXTING PLEASE)</h3>

Capt. Dave’s Sport Fishing

4870 Ocean St, Jacksonville, FL 32233, USA

Mayport Boat Ramp

2 hrs 

Capt. Dave's famous 2 hour Kids Fishing Charter 

perfect day weather wise

Kid Crew Catches Trout on St. Johns River Charter Trip

VISIT MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL

CUT & PASTE:  

https://youtu.be/SgqpZDBdopc

Angler fishing on the pier in Jacksonville

Jacksonville, FL  light tackle REDFISH

YOUTUBE SHORT:
https://youtube.com/shorts/7o9UfBErDT0?si=7CXMNn1J5r5LLRng

LOADS OF CREEK TROUT & REDFISH
THEN AT LOW TIDE IN THE RIVER WE FLOAT-RIG FISHIND FOR 2 MORE TROUT, AND 5 REDFISH, 12-15 POUNDS.

FULL LENGTH VIDEO COMING.

THE CURRENT..... THE NEW MOON........BIG FISH

YOU ARE MISSING IT.

904-642-9546  

Redfish caught while fishing on a Florida tour

A Southern Flounder fish caught in Jacksonville, Florida during a fishing tour

3 redfish caught during fishing tour in Jacksonville

Redfish caught while fishing in Jacksonville

new moon rediculous tide!

Beaver Moon 👀 Negative Tide, Jacksonville creek Fishing

Southern Flounder

On November 5, 2025, the moon was in its full phase, known as the Beaver Moon, and it was a supermoon, appearing larger and brighter than usual due to its proximity to Earth. It was 100% illuminated and visible throughout the night.

CONTEXT:  11-6 NEGATIVE TIDE

FULL MOON ''MASSIVE'' NEGATIVE LOW TIDE AND THE BEST WAY TO FILLET REDS & DRUM🔪

FISHED THE CREEKS DURING A SUPER NEGATIVE TIDE.
THE WATER WAS SO LOW, THAT EVEN MY BOAT HAD TO LEAVE OUT WHILE USING THE TROLLING MOTOR. 🙄

IT WAS WAY SHALLOW IN SOME PLACES, LITERALLY INCHES, OF WHAT USUALLY WOULD HAVE BEEN A FOOT OR MORE. LOADS OF SMALL REDFISH, OF NON-KEEPER STATUS. BUT WE DID END UP WITH OUR 2 KEEPERS AT 19 & 21 INCHES.

I CAUGHT A 4 INCH SPECKLED TROUT ON A 3.5 INCH LURE! SMALLEST TROUT I'VE PERSONALLY EVER CAUGHT.
WE ONLY HAD A FEW TROUT AND ALL WERE SMALL, NON-KEEPERS. THE TROUT IN THE CREEKS ARE STILL SMALL, DESPITE THE AMOUNT OF BAIT THATS BACK IN THE CREEKS.

MULLET FROM 3 INCHES TO 20 INCHES EVERYWHERE! IF ONLY THE BAIT WAS SPECKLED SEA TROUT INSTEAD, BOY WOULD I BE HAPPY......"but that would make this area's name be Louisiana, instead of Florida""

BEFORE LEAVING OUT OF THE CREEK, I DROPPED A FLOAT-RIG OVER THE SIDE WITH A HUGE LIVE SHRIMP ON THE HOOK AN DRIFTED THE RIG UNDER THE DOCK IN THE PHOTO, AND CAUGHT THIS NICE BLACK DRUM. I LOVE ME SOME CREEK BLACK DRUM ALMOST AS MUCH AS BIG SPECKLED TROUT.

OF COURSE AS THE TIDE FELL, THE REDFISH WERE INSANE. BUSTING BAIT IN THE SHALLOWS WITH THEIR BACKS OUT OF THE WATER. NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES YA SEE THEM, I STILL GET EXCITED AND WANT TO KEEP CATCHING. BUT WE HAD TO GO. DIDN'T WANT TO GET STUCK UP IN THERE. I HAD A CREW MEMBER WHO HAD TO GET HOME.



CAN'T POST IDEOS HERE, AND CAN'T POST HYPER-LINKS EITHER.
SO 'DOING CUT & PASTE'' IS THE BEST I CAN DO.  THE WEBMASTERS OF THE PLATFORM/SOFTWARE DO NOT CARE ABOUT VIDEOS, OR LINKS. 
TO MY DISMAY!!!

YOUTUBE LINK RARE CATCH:  https://youtube.com/shorts/iMsOIU2VdHk?si=HOD1vUKTPZZVuBUI

SOLO R&D WEEK DAY, GREAT WEATHER LINK:  https://youtu.be/iBUNufxPWKE

Two sea bass and a black drum caught while fishing in Jacksonville

VIDEO LINKS

FULL MOON ''MASSIVE'' NEGATIVE LOW TIDE AND THE BEST WAY TO FILLET REDS & DRUM🔪

FISHED THE CREEKS DURING A SUPER NEGATIVE TIDE.
THE WATER WAS SO LOW, THAT EVEN MY BOAT HAD TO LEAVE OUT WHILE USING THE TROLLING MOTOR. 🙄

IT WAS WAY SHALLOW IN SOME PLACES, LITERALLY INCHES, OF WHAT USUALLY WOULD HAVE BEEN A FOOT OR MORE. LOADS OF SMALL REDFISH, OF NON-KEEPER STATUS. BUT WE DID END UP WITH OUR 2 KEEPERS AT 19 & 21 INCHES.

I CAUGHT A 4 INCH SPECKLED TROUT ON A 3.5 INCH LURE! SMALLEST TROUT I'VE PERSONALLY EVER CAUGHT.
WE ONLY HAD A FEW TROUT AND ALL WERE SMALL, NON-KEEPERS. THE TROUT IN THE CREEKS ARE STILL SMALL, DESPITE THE AMOUNT OF BAIT THATS BACK IN THE CREEKS.

MULLET FROM 3 INCHES TO 20 INCHES EVERYWHERE! IF ONLY THE BAIT WAS SPECKLED SEA TROUT INSTEAD, BOY WOULD I BE HAPPY......"but that would make this area's name be Louisiana, instead of Florida""

BEFORE LEAVING OUT OF THE CREEK, I DROPPED A FLOAT-RIG OVER THE SIDE WITH A HUGE LIVE SHRIMP ON THE HOOK AN DRIFTED THE RIG UNDER THE DOCK IN THE PHOTO, AND CAUGHT THIS NICE BLACK DRUM. I LOVE ME SOME CREEK BLACK DRUM ALMOST AS MUCH AS BIG SPECKLED TROUT.

OF COURSE AS THE TIDE FELL, THE REDFISH WERE INSANE. BUSTING BAIT IN THE SHALLOWS WITH THEIR BACKS OUT OF THE WATER. NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES YA SEE THEM, I STILL GET EXCITED AND WANT TO KEEP CATCHING. BUT WE HAD TO GO. DIDN'T WANT TO GET STUCK UP IN THERE. I HAD A CREW MEMBER WHO HAD TO GET HOME.

CAPT. DAVE'S SPORT FISHING 
Jacksonville, FL 
e-mail: jettywolf@gmail.com

jigs & Float-rigs, soft plastics, live shrimp

LINK TO YOUTUBE - https://youtu.be/IGgj4rRjMLM?si=1Z8HyEkSyxKF4dix

TRIP, TEST REPORT:17 pounder, Mikes ''largest Redfish'', caught on a blustery day in the ICW while chunkin' 1/2 pieces of Pogie baits in 20' of water.

Join Captain Dave for thrilling St. Johns River inshore action where young anglers land trophy redfish using proven bottom fishing techniques!

Fall Redfish Action: Jacksonville Inshore Fishing Trip

Trips begin at 7am-8am , BUT CAN VARY, DUE TO TIDES &amp; WEATHER. 4 HOUR FISHING: Join Capt. Dave, a 28-year veteran Jacksonville fishing guide, for a private charter on the St. Johns River &amp; saltmarsh. This private 2-person trip departs in the morning, is 4 hours long, Aboard the 20' Jettywolf, a 2025 custom built inshore shallow draft bay boat. Targeting inshore species such as; Redfish, Seatrout, Black Drum, with seasonal opportunities for additional species. BE AWARE THIS IS TIDAL WATER FISHING. AND YOUR DAY IS SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS OUT OF MY CONTROL, AND 4 HRS MAY NOT BE OPTIMAL DURING SUMMER MONTHS. REASON A 6 HR DAY IS MY STANDARD CHARTER DAY. Fishing methods may include bottom fishing, casting jig heads, or drifting slip floats using live, natural, and artificial baits. All rods, reels, tackle, coolers, ice, safety equipment &amp; Licensing are included. Guests only need to bring a grocery bag with drinks, and a snack and dress accordingly, per the weather.PLEASE ONLY WEAR SNEAKERS. NO WORK BOOTS, OR HARD SOLED SHOES. OPEN TOED SANDLES, ARE NOT RECCOMENDED. <h5>RATE IS IN '''FULL'' AT TIME OF BOOKING. SO THERE IS NO NEED FOR TRANSACTIONS AFTER A LONG DAY OF FISHING AT DOCK in the heat. IF YOU WANT TO ''PAY IN CASH'', CONTACT ME FIRST AT: JETTYWOLF@GMAIL.COM </h5> **Fish cleaning; filleting, skinning, &amp; bagging, done on a 'Gratuity basis'', after your day is over, and boat is loaded on trailer. <h3>*Participants must be mobile and able to stand, and move about the boat. *Ability to cast spinning tackle is a must for the best fishing results. </h3> <h3>﻿HAVE A QUESTION? </h3><h3>﻿Please Call 904-642-9546 8am-8pm (No texts please)</h3>

4 hrs 

2 person 4 Hr. Jacksonville FL.

Junior Angler Scores 1st big Redfish in Jacksonville, with Capt. Dave's Sport Fishing.

11-Year-Old Mike Lands Big Redfish aboard the Jettywolf ll.

FISHED THE CREEKS DURING A SUPER NEGATIVE TIDE. THE WATER WAS SO LOW, THAT EVEN MY BOAT HAD TO LEAVE OUT WHILE USING THE TROLLING MOTOR.  IT WAS WAY SHALLOW IN SOME PLACES, LITERALLY INCHES, OF WHAT USUALLY WOULD HAVE BEEN A FOOT OR MORE.  LOADS OF SMALL REDFISH, OF NON-KEEPER STATUS. BUT WE DID END UP WITH OUR 2 KEEPERS AT 19 & 21 INCHES. I CAUGHT A 4 INCH SPECKLED TROUT ON A 3.5 INCH LURE!  SMALLEST TROUT I'VE PERSONALLY EVER CAUGHT.  WE ONLY HAD A FEW TROUT AND ALL WERE SMALL, NON-KEEPERS.  THE TROUT IN THE CREEKS ARE STILL SMALL, DESPITE THE AMOUNT OF BAIT THATS BACK IN THE CREEKS.

MULLET FROM 3 INCHES TO 20 INCHES EVERYWHERE!   IF ONLY THE BAIT WAS SPECKLED SEA TROUT INSTEAD, BOY WOULD I BE HAPPY......"but that would make this area's name be Louisiana, instead of Florida""

BEFORE LEAVING OUT OF THE CREEK, I DROPPED A FLOAT-RIG OVER THE SIDE WITH A HUGE LIVE SHRIMP ON THE HOOK AN DRIFTED THE RIG UNDER THE DOCK IN THE PHOTO, AND CAUGHT THIS NICE  BLACK DRUM.  I LOVE ME SOME CREEK BLACK DRUM ALMOST AS MUCH AS BIG SPECKLED TROUT.

OF COURSE AS THE TIDE FELL, THE REDFISH WERE INSANE. BUSTING BAIT IN THE SHALLOWS WITH THEIR BACKS OUT OF THE WATER.  NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES YA SEE THEM, I STILL GET EXCITED AND WANT TO KEEP CATCHING.  BUT WE HAD TO GO. DIDN'T WANT TO GET STUCK UP IN THERE.

YOUTUBE VIDEO LINK:
https://youtu.be/IGgj4rRjMLM?si=krwZ-Z13Pnp8wSAH

CASTING AND SOFT PLASTICS AND LIVE SHRIMP ON A FLOAT-RIG

Angler fishing in Florida with fishing tours

Black Drum fish caught while fishing in FL

JACKSONVILLE FISHING

NOVEMBER IS A FAVORITE MONTH MONTH OF MINE FOR INSHORE FISHING. "NO MORE SWEATING!!!!!!!"
YOU MAY ENJOY, NO SNOW. NO ICE. BUT BRING A HOODED SWEATSHIRT.  ONE WITH A HOOD FOR THE COOL N.E. FLORIDA MORNINGS IS A ANGLERS FRIEND. 
NOVEMBER IS A TRANSITIONAL MONTH. AND IT SEEMS TO NOT LAST LONG.  WATER TEMPS COOL OFF, AND FISH SPECIES BECOME MORE ACTIVE OR JUST PLAIN EASIER TO FIND WILLING TO EAT. PLUS, THE UNDESIREABLES USUALLY "BACK-OFF".   
""""""VISITORS"""""" DON'T KNOW THAT 110 DEGREES IN THE SHADE WHEN THEY WANT FISH TO JUMP IN THE BOAT LIKE A OLE MILLER LITE BER COMMERCIAL, IS N-O-T PRIME TIME FOR INSHORE FISHING.

TRANSISTIONAL TIMES ARE BEST AND ALL WINTER LONG. A VERY SHORT WINTER!

ANOTHER PRIME MONTH IS APRIL.  GOING FROM COOL WATER TO WARMER.  BUT STILL HOT WATER TO COOL WATER IS STILL MY FAVORITE. MAYBE BECAUSE IT'S ALL I THINK ABOUT WHILE ITS SO HOT ALL SUMMER LONG.  YEAH, WHILE FISHIG IS JULY & AUGUST'S HEAT, I'M DREAMING OF NOVEMBER!

AND TOURISTS ARE UNAWARE. THEY ARE ON VACATION, KIDS ARE OUT OF SCHOOL, THE WHOLE 9 YARDS.  BUT IF YOU ARE A SERIOUS ANGLER. YOU SHOULD BE THINKING, NOVEMBER THRU APRIL.

BUT WITH THAT COMES WEATHER. NOTHING IS FREE.  WE WILL HAVE TO PLAN.  MY OLDEST SAYING IN THE CHARTER BIZ IS; "AS OF OCTOBER 1ST, ALAYS HAVE A BACK UP DATE IN MIND"  PEOPLE FORGET ABOUT HURRICANE SEASON.  BUT, BY NOVEMBER IT'S USUALLY OVER.  

HERE IS A VIDEO ALL ABOUT "BEST TIMES TO BE HERE IN N.E. FLORIDA FOR THE BEST FISHING"

USE THIS LINK.

its a GOTTA WATCH VIDEO!

CUT & PAST THIS TO YOUTUBE.
https://youtu.be/LGaXxdHx_Aw?si=_HaqbEyRlqxCpzaY

**The video focuses on the best time to fish in Jacksonville, Florida. The speaker, a seasoned VETERAN fishing guide/Captain, emphasizes the importance of fishing during the cooler months, particularly on weekdays. They share their personal experience of a successful fishing trip in the winter, showcasing the variety of fish caught and the enjoyable weather conditions.


BEST FISHING TIME - VIDEO:  https://youtu.be/LGaXxdHx_Aw?si=JYExIY8a1GnZlaut

Angler enjoying a fishing tour in Jacksonville

NOVEMBER! IS HERE

NURSERY FISHING IN THE MUD HOLE  10/29 Jacksonville, Florida

PROBABLY OVER 30 FISH AN 8 HOURS OF FISHING IN MILL COVE, FROM 1 FOOT TO 10 FOOT.  THE TAKE HOME FOR DINNER?   ONE SPCKLED SEA TROUT!!!!!!!!
THE PLACE IS BEYOND A NURSERY. UNBELIEVABLE.  WE CAUGHT LOADS OF 14'' TROUT, BLACK DRUM, AND REDFISH IN THE 6 HRS PLUS WE SPENT IN THE COVE, AND ITS A 100% NURSERY.  THE TIDE WAS RISING, FALLING, WE HAD IT ALL!  WE FISHED THE BRIDGE, SHELL BARS, GRASS LINES, DOCKS. IT DID NOT MATTER. THE ONLY PLACE WE DID NOT TRY WAS WHAT USED TO BE A TROPHY TROUT SPOT, BUT IT WAS THE WRONG TIDE AND KINDA A FAR RIDE.  LIVE SHRIMP, ALL DAY. ON POPPING CORKS, ON JIG-HEADS, SOME TOP WATER PLUGGING. ALL FISH WERE ""SHORT""....SUCH A NURSERY.   NEVER FAILS. CAUGHT LOADS OF FISH, ALL THE RIGHT SPECIES. IT'S FALL, BAIT IS EVERYWHERE. WATER TEMPS ARE GREAT. HAD A PERFECT DAY. TRAVEL A GOOD WAYS TO FISH AN AREA, CATCH TONS OF FISH, AND """""ONE"""" FISH WAS A KEEPER FOR DINNER.  TO KICK IT ALL OFF, AT THE END OF THE DAY, CAUGHT A VERY NICE FLOUNDER, BUT FLOUNDER SEASON IS PRESENTLY """""""""""CLOSED"""""""""""" ITS ACTUALLY QUITE PITIFUL. 

casting popping corks & a live shrimp (un-weighted)

Photograph of a black drum fish caught in FL

One Southern Flounder caught while fishing in FL

Spotted weakfish caught while fishing in Jacksonville

a road trip to the nursery

HERE'S JUST A FEW OF THE WACKY FISH CAUGHT RECENTLY (weird to smallest, coldest to CLOSED for harvest)   The wind has been blowing, an the HIGH TIDES are killing me.  Everything is FLOODED, and bites when the tides is so high like that are about "NIL".   Did install a Larger and better Sounder/GPS on the Jettywolf on the 28th of Oct. 

One striped searobin fish caught while fishing in Jacksonville, Florida

Spotted Weakfish caught fishing in Florida

Southern Flounder caught while fishing in FL

PHOTOS via the JETTYWOLF

Here's Mike, he and his his dad fish out of a little boat in the creeks, "just like I do".  But Mike wanted to catch a bigger fish. So he booked a 1/2 day trip. We didn't go far. But the tide was wicked strong as usual. And Mike caught a 17 pound Redfish, which you usually won't get up in the Marsh Creeks.  Unfortunately, this was the only one. But the battle cured Mike's want for a BIG fish for a little while. It wore him out.  

additional photos: Creek Flounder and Smallest Trout ever seen caught



Two people enjoying fishing tours in Jacksonville

Southern Flounder fish caught while fishing in FL

For a 11 year old

VIDEO 10/14 
VIDEO LINK:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0l1whkM7_gA

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