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Florida fishing intelligence — Jacksonville & Northeast
58Hold
Jacksonville Beach Pier
Jacksonville Beach
Keep it short and fish the tightest window
The feed is not wide open right now. Scout, keep the session compact, and prioritize the highest-scoring spot only.
Conditions
Water85.6°FNOAA CO-OPS 8720218
Nearshore—No buoy
WindSE 2 mphMostly Clear
TideunknownNext high Thu 4:21 AM
Air78°FNWS hourly
Surf—NWS surf
Surf + swell intelligence
Live surf report
Real buoy data, NWS surf product, and a derived fishability call so you do not waste a drive on blown-out water.
NWS marine forecast
Today
Seas 2 to 3 feet
Detail east 2 feet at 8 seconds
East winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: east 2 feet at 8 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this morning.
Tonight
Seas 3 feet
Detail east 3 feet at 5 seconds and east 3 feet at 8 seconds
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 feet. Wave detail: east 3 feet at 5 seconds and east 3 feet at 8 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.
Friday
Seas 3 to 4 feet
Detail east 3 feet at 8 seconds
East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. Wave detail: east 3 feet at 8 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Marine intelligence
Solunar windows, barometric pressure.
Solunar windows
Prime bite hours today
- 7:10 PM–9:10 PMmoon overhead 8:10 PMMajor
- 1:00 AM–2:00 AMmoonset 1:30 AMMinor
- 7:40 AM–9:40 AMmoon underfoot 8:40 AMMajor · in 4h 12m
- 3:30 PM–4:30 PMmoonrise 4:00 PMMinor · in 12h 2m
Major windows ~2 hours; minor windows ~1 hour. Best when they overlap sunrise, sunset, or a tide change.
Intelligence Map
Markers pulse with the live score. Green means go, amber means window, red means hold.
Spot Board
Live scores for every Jacksonville & Northeast location. Tap any spot for the full read.
Jacksonville Beach
58Jacksonville Beach Pier
This spot targets species that are in their active season right now. The current tide stage is not ideal for this setup.
Mayport / Fort George
54Mayport Jetties
This spot targets species that are in their active season right now. The current tide stage is not ideal for this setup.
Mayport
34Huguenot Memorial Park Beach
This spot targets species that are in their active season right now. The current tide stage is not ideal for this setup.
Species Outlook
What is worth targeting in Jacksonville & Northeast right now, scored against live conditions.
Best: Jacksonville Beach Pier
64Spanish Mackerel
This spot targets species that are in their active season right now. The current tide stage is not ideal for this setup.
FWC: 12" fork minimum, 15 per harvester. Open year-round.
Best: Mayport Jetties
60Redfish
This spot targets species that are in their active season right now. The current tide stage is not ideal for this setup.
Indian River Lagoon redfish are catch-and-release only, so this is a confidence signal more than a cooler plan.
Best: Mayport Jetties
60Tarpon
This spot targets species that are in their active season right now. The current tide stage is not ideal for this setup.
Tarpon over 75" require a $50 harvest tag (one per person per year). Most are catch-and-release only.
Best: Mayport Jetties
60Jack Crevalle
This spot targets species that are in their active season right now. The current tide stage is not ideal for this setup.
No minimum size, no bag limit in Florida recreational waters.
Best: Jacksonville Beach Pier
48Florida Pompano
This spot targets species that are in their active season right now. The current tide stage is not ideal for this setup.
FWC recreational rule set: 11" fork minimum, 6 per harvester, open year-round.
Best: Jacksonville Beach Pier
48Whiting
This spot targets species that are in their active season right now. The current tide stage is not ideal for this setup.
Check current local limits before harvest; use this card as a trip cue, not your final legal source.
Best: Jacksonville Beach Pier
48Black Drum
This spot targets species that are in their active season right now. The current tide stage is not ideal for this setup.
Use live FWC regulations for current harvest limits before keeping fish.
Best: Jacksonville Beach Pier
48Sheepshead
This spot targets species that are in their active season right now. The current tide stage is not ideal for this setup.
FWC rule set: 12" minimum, 8 per person, open year-round; vessel limit 50 during March and April.Bait Shops
Real hours, real phone numbers for Jacksonville & Northeast. Call ahead for live bait.
B&M Bait and Tackle
Daily 5 AM – 7 PM10950 Heckscher Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32226(904) 251-3000Live shrimpMud minnowsFinger mulletFrozen bait
Open in Maps →Beach Bait & Tackle
Daily 6 AM – 8 PM333 1st St N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250(904) 241-9360Live shrimpSand fleasFrozen baitSurf rigs
Open in Maps →Mayport Bait & Tackle
Mon–Sat 5:30 AM – 7 PM · Sun 5:30 AM – 6 PM4540 Ocean St, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233(904) 246-7575Live shrimpMud minnowsFrozen baitHeavy surf tackle
Open in Maps →Rules & Sources
Trip-planning surface, not a legal substitute. Every rule links back to its source.
Port CanaveralJetty Park access rule
Port Canaveral rules say beach or shore fishing is prohibited in Jetty Park, but a license is not required from the pier.
Source →FWCSnook window
FWC says east coast snook harvest is open Feb. 1-May 31 and Sept. 1-Dec. 14, with a permit required if you are taking snook.
Source →FWCIndian River Lagoon redfish
FWC currently lists the Indian River Lagoon redfish region as catch-and-release only.
Source →FWCPompano baseline
FWC recreational regulations list Florida pompano at 11" fork minimum, 6 per harvester, open year-round.
Source →FWCShore-based shark permit
FWC requires the free shore-based shark fishing permit and course for shark targeting from shore, jetties, bridges, and piers.
Source →