Fishing Reports by Capt. James Howard

Late August.... - It seems like the larger Trout are starting to show up again in the deeper water in the river. As we get closer to fall and the water cools they will show up in big numbers and the big Flounder will start there move also… Float fishing a live shri more...
Capt. James Howard - Jacksonville

Fishing the City Limits! - Fishing in the downtown area of Jacksonville Florida you can experience something you want find too many places. From Trout and Red fish to Large mouth bass. That's right large mouth in the same area. The less salt in the water the more Bass you w more...
Capt. James Howard - Jacksonville

Steady Action! - On a recent trip we spent the whole time fishing for Reds. The creeks are loaded with Red fish but some times it's hard to get them to bite! The ticket this morning was to stay as far as you could from them and just let your bait sit on the bottom more...
Capt. James Howard - Jacksonville

Fishing the City Limits! - There is nothing like fishing the same areas you did when you were a kid. I don't want to say how long ago that was but it's nice to go back to where it all started. Downtown, city limits what ever you want to call it. It's the area of Jacksonvill more...
Capt. James Howard - Jacksonville

Got to Love the Kid's! - There is nothing more fun than having a couple of young eager kid's on a charter. It doesn't take a lot of big fish but a lot of action will keep them happy… On a trip last week with Ronnie Letto and his nephews Trent and Jason Stukes who were 5 more...
Capt. James Howard - Jacksonville

Beating the Heat!!! - The summer heat is on in full force! The good news is its daylight at 6am so you can start fishing early. I have always loved the early morning bite. Even though the fishing in Jacksonville Florida is for the most part tidal I pick my first area depe more...
Capt. James Howard - Jacksonville

Busy Week in Jacksonville! - There will not be any pressure inshore in Jacksonville this week but all the boat ramps will be packed due to the Jacksonville King Fish tournament. With close to a thousand boats headed to the ocean you better camp out over night to get a trailer sp more...
Capt. James Howard - Jacksonville

Cleaner Water! - Because of the dirty water the past month the Flounder gigging trips have not been very productive. You just can't gig Flounder if it is hard to see. Even though you will usually get a fish or two it's hardly worth the work… With a little change i more...
Capt. James Howard - Jacksonville

Long Hot Days!!! - The weather has been warm and we are into the summer pattern as far as fishing and weather goes… The Trout have shown back up in the river in good numbers with most of the fish in the 2 to 3lb range. Red fishing is good if you figure out the feedi more...
Capt. James Howard - Jacksonville

Good But not Great! - Fishing is still up and down but the water has cleared up pretty good and salt content is back to normal. The Trout are starting to show up in the usual summer time spots for me. All that rain a month ago really moves the Trout. They like the water s more...
Capt. James Howard - Jacksonville