Inshore/nearshore report Jacksonville area waters
Capt. Bob Cosby
May 6, 2008
Jacksonville - Saltwater Fishing Report
Inshore/nearshore report Jacksonville area waters
The water has warmed to 70-72 degrees now and fishing has picked up. Lots of jacks have moved in so the blues finally have some competition for your expensive baits.
Large ladyfish and spanish mackerel are fairly common catches, too. I'm catching smaller spanish trolling and the larger ones on live bait when targeting other species such as trout.
Speaking of trout, I've heard of an 11 and 10 pounder being caught recently. They are hitting topwater and diving lures, as well as the always reliable live shrimp. Two to four pounders are common.
Redfish are around, though with all the tournaments and every day fishing pressure we have here in northeast Florida, it is sometimes difficult to find any. With the right bait you can usually hook a few at the jetty tips, weather permitting. Black drum are an occasional catch also, along with pompano and flounder.
May is migration time for the big rays and their escorts, the cobia. Recent reports have them south of Matansas, however, several days of south winds may have pushed them further north into our area. Its always wise to have a heavy spinning rig ready to cast a bait or lure to any sighted cobia.
Pogie pods were abundant last week between St. Augustine and Mayport. Hopefully, they will hang around for awhile since they are the "engine" that drives so much of our nearshore fishing.
Tight lines!
CAPT Bob Cosby
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Captain Bob's Fishing Charters,Inc.
http://www.captainbobsfishingcharters.com
Jacksonville Fishing Forecast:
Cobia,trout,flounder,spanish and reds should all be getting better day by day.
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