Fernandina to Saint Augustine & St. Johns River

Capt. Bob Cosby
February 27, 2007
Jacksonville - Saltwater Fishing Report

Inshore report

Recently, we've had a break from the cold weather. Today the water temperature got up to 62 degrees in the shallow creek I was in. I wouldn't be surprized if we get another cold snap before spring truly arrives.

The reds are cruising the shallows in the creeks at low tide. Sometimes they are reluctant to bite and can be very spooky. With all the fishing pressure, particularly on weekends, they are resembling Islamorada bonefish more each day. You can also find them along the edge of the ICW before the boat traffic gets rolling.

The trout bite has been pretty good all month. In a couple of days they will be fair game once again. Sheephead have slowed down some recently. Some fishermen attribute this slowdown to the clear water.

Lots of small bluefish are still in the river. The drum action has improved. I heared of a 67 pounder being caught recently. Drum fishing should improve through the month of March and into April. The flounder fishing has been quite good, though they're difficult to target specifically.

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