Best Watersports: Fishing

Jacksonville offers some of the best backwater fishing in Florida and provides easy access to the Gulf Stream giving blue water anglers the thrill they seek. As you prepare to explore our waters just remember to purchase your fishing license no matter the area you fish. For a list of public boat ramps, click HERE.

Where to Fish?

River and Backwaters

• St. Johns River
• Mayport Inlet
• Jetties
• Sisters Creek

Intracoastal Waterway

• Pablo Creek
• Cabbage Creek

Beach, Shoreline and Pier Fishing

• Huguenot Park
• Jacksonville Beach
• George Grady Fishing Pier
• Jacksonville Fishing Pier

Offshore

• Gulf Stream

Fishing with a Guide

Book a trip with some of the best guides in the region. From tournament charters to deep sea fishing, Fishing charters provide everything an angler needs to bring home dinner. For a list of fishing charters, click HERE.

Come Reel a big one in Jax! Be sure to upload your fishing photos using the hashtag #onlyinjax.

Fishing Events

Fishing is year-round in Jax! Plan your visit during one of the top fishing events.

May

• Florida Gun And Tackle Spring Spectacular Poker Run
• Mahi Smash Fishing Tourn. @ Palms Fish Camp
• Jacksonville River Rally Power Boat Poker Run

June

• Florida Lure Anglers Championship
• Capt. Don Taylor Inshore Fishing Seminar @ West Marine
• Clay Roberts Memorial Inshore Slam @ Beach Marine
• King Buster Kingfish Tournament
• Kingbuster Jr Angler Jr. Angler Tournament

July

• Snapper Slapper @ Palms Fish Camp
• Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament
• Floataplalooza @ Ft. George

September

• Safe Harbor Redfish Roundup Spots Tournament

October

• Flounder Pounder for Autism Flounder Tournament

November

• Blu Water Wahoo Tournament