Fishing Reports by Capt. Bob Cosby

Fernandina to Saint Augustine & St. Johns River - January Fishing Report Jacksonville Area Waters The month of December was extremely windy, wet and cold here in north Florida. The water temperatures are ranging from the lower to mid 50's warming in the afternoons. Despite these conditions, there more...
Capt. Bob Cosby - Jacksonville

Fernandina to Saint Augustine & St. Johns River - December Fishing Report It looks like fall is in full retreat and winter is upon us! The last time I fished (two days ago) the water temperature was 63 degrees and falling. The Jacksonville jetties are producing good catches of sheepshead and blac more...
Capt. Bob Cosby - Jacksonville

Fernandina to Saint Augustine & St. Johns River - November 16, fishing report The last week has provided some world class fishing for oversize redfish, with last Thursday being one of the best days. Most of the phenomenal catches have occured fishing under pogie pods. A friend, who takes kids fis more...
Capt. Bob Cosby - Jacksonville

Fernandina to Saint Augustine & St. Johns River - November 10 Fishing Report For Jacksonville Area Waters Once the bull reds spawn, be they male or female, they have a mighty hunger and a need to replenish fat stores depleted during the spawning process. There was a major spawn during the full more...
Capt. Bob Cosby - Jacksonville

Fernandina to Saint Augustine & St. Johns River - The water has cooled substantially (67 degrees last outing) since my last report, which has contributed to transitional changes in the fishery. There are still some bull redfish in the area, however, the 20 to 30 fish days are probably over. I caught more...
Capt. Bob Cosby - Jacksonville

Fernandina to Saint Augustine & St. Johns River - The name of the game right now is bull redfish! They're all around the tips of area jetties and channel edges. Fish deep with crabs, mullet, pogies, or croakers to hook into these hard fighting fish. Cut ladyfish is also a good bait. It's advisable t more...
Capt. Bob Cosby - Jacksonville