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Nautical Twilight begins:Sunrise:
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Moon over:
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Visibility:51%
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Third Quarter Moon
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Distance to earth:372,067 kmProximity:79 %
Moon Phases for Jacksonville
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average Day
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major Time:
06:23 am - 08:23 am
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minor Time:01:35 pm - 03:35 pm
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major Time:06:43 pm - 08:43 pm
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minor Time:11:51 pm - 01:51 am
Tide Clock
Tide Graph
Times
Tide | Time | Height |
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high | 03:09 am | 0.85 ft |
low | 09:52 am | -1.38 ft |
high | 04:08 pm | 1.31 ft |
low | 10:54 pm | -1.18 ft |
Wind Speed and Direction
Wind Direction:
Wind Speed:
Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
Atmospheric Pressure:
Change since midnight:
Trend for next 6 hours:
Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
Date | Major Bite Times | Minor Bite Times | Sun | Moon | Moonphase | Tide Times |
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![]() Third Quarter Moon |
high:
, 0.85 ft
, Coeff: 1220
low:
, -1.38 ft
high:
, 1.31 ft
, Coeff: 1920
low:
, -1.18 ft
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![]() Third Quarter Moon |
high:
, 0.82 ft
, Coeff: 1170
low:
, -1.28 ft
high:
, 1.31 ft
, Coeff: 1920
low:
, -1.25 ft
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![]() Waning Crescent |
high:
, 0.85 ft
, Coeff: 1220
low:
, -1.15 ft
high:
, 1.31 ft
, Coeff: 1920
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![]() Waning Crescent |
low:
, -1.28 ft
high:
, 0.98 ft
, Coeff: 1420
low:
, -1.02 ft
high:
, 1.35 ft
, Coeff: 1970
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![]() Waning Crescent |
low:
, -1.31 ft
high:
, 1.12 ft
, Coeff: 1620
low:
, -0.98 ft
high:
, 1.35 ft
, Coeff: 1970
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![]() Waning Crescent |
low:
, -1.28 ft
high:
, 1.28 ft
, Coeff: 1870
low:
, -0.95 ft
high:
, 1.35 ft
, Coeff: 1970
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![]() New Moon |
low:
, -1.25 ft
high:
, 1.38 ft
, Coeff: 2020
low:
, -0.98 ft
high:
, 1.31 ft
, Coeff: 1920
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October Fishing Report
October brings cooling water and a strong mullet run to Jacksonville. Inshore, look for aggressive redfish tailing on low tides and stacking at creek mouths on the outgoing. Dawn and dusk produce consistent spotted seatrout on topwaters over oyster bars, shifting to soft plastics as the sun rises. Flounder ambush edges of docks and flat transitions with finger mullet or jigged paddletails. Around the Mayport jetties, expect bruising bull reds on cut mullet and crabs, with black drum and early sheepshead nosing barnacle-laden rocks.
Nearshore bait pods can hold fast-moving Spanish mackerel and the occasional king; shiny spoons and live pogy slow-trolls get bit. In the surf, cooling temps spark pompano, whiting, and bluefish on sand fleas, shrimp, and metal. Best action often aligns with moving water—target the last half of the outgoing tide or first of the incoming, especially after a clearing day post-front when water settles.
Top tip: Follow the finger mullet—match size with natural colors, work baits with short, erratic darts, and always position up-current so your offering sweeps naturally past ambush points.
Best Fishing Spots in the greater Jacksonville area
Wharf's or Jetties are good places to wet a line and meet other fishermen. They often produce a fresh feed of fish and are also great to catch bait fish. As they are often well lit, they also provide a good opportunity for night fishing. There are 5 wharf(s) in this area.
Clyde Line Steamship Company (historical) - 0.89732257783km , Adams Street Yard Wharf - 2.74919267601km , North Florida Shipyard Upper Wharf - 3.13887093761km , Jacksonville Electric Authority Southside Generating Station Wharf - 3.27365007378km , North Florida Shipyards Lower Wharf - 3.30969194949km
Beaches and Bays are ideal places for land-based fishing. If the beach is shallow and the water is clear then twilight times are usually the best times, especially when they coincide with a major or minor fishing time. Often the points on either side of a beach are the best spots. Or if the beach is large then look for irregularities in the breaking waves, indicating sandbanks and holes. We found 1 beaches and bays in this area.
Red Bay Branch - 7.48453774607km
Harbours and Marinas can often times be productive fishing spots for land based fishing as their sheltered environment attracts a wide variety of bait fish. Similar to river mouths, harbour entrances are also great places to fish as lots of fish will move in and out with the rising and falling tides. There are 11 main harbours in this area.
River City Marina - 1.06054521327km, Metropolitan Park Marina - 2.15120520789km, Arlington Marina - 4.63926653701km, Seafarers Marina - 6.93384108237km, Edwards Marina - 6.9470062205km, Pier 68 Marina - 6.99123785509km, Ortega Yacht Club Marina - 8.07147458148km, Sadler Point Marina - 8.19809586281km, Ceder Point Marina - 8.45031759638km, Lambs Marina - 8.59081266971km, Florida Yacht Club Marina - 9.06910368326km
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Jacksonville. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
Clyde Line Steamship Company (historical) - 0.89732257783km , McCoy Creek - 1.02334151273km , River City Marina - 1.06054521327km , Hogan Creek - 1.51625667773km , Metropolitan Park Marina - 2.15120520789km , Adams Street Yard Wharf - 2.74919267601km , Marco Lake - 3.0222197137km , North Florida Shipyard Upper Wharf - 3.13887093761km , Jacksonville Electric Authority Southside Generating Station Wharf - 3.27365007378km , North Florida Shipyards Lower Wharf - 3.30969194949km , Miller Creek - 3.59933623091km , Craig Creek - 3.83132032018km , Exchange Island - 4.26043040027km , Arlington River - 4.4852670726km , Arlington Marina - 4.63926653701km , Little Pottsburg Creek - 4.92465805446km , Lake Lucina - 6.00873590267km , Ortega River - 6.40411306298km , Little Fishweir Creek - 6.59310560948km , Big Fishweir Creek - 6.61670670601km , Strawberry Creek - 6.66802378646km , Pottsburg Creek - 6.89194143888km , Silversmith Creek - 6.89194143888km , Seafarers Marina - 6.93384108237km , Edwards Marina - 6.9470062205km , Moncrief Creek - 6.98777457206km , Pier 68 Marina - 6.99123785509km , Trout River - 7.14998470816km , Red Bay Branch - 7.48453774607km , New Rose Creek - 7.64210722401km , Ortega Yacht Club Marina - 8.07147458148km , Sadler Point Marina - 8.19809586281km , Ceder Point Marina - 8.45031759638km , Little Sixmile Creek - 8.52481220416km , Lambs Marina - 8.59081266971km , Ribault River - 8.60146771642km , Christopher Creek - 8.73209327242km , Fip Island - 8.91262875376km , Newcastle Creek - 9.05226886045km , Florida Yacht Club Marina - 9.06910368326km





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