Fishing Jacksonville, Florida
One Coast. A Whole Lot of Ways to Fish It.
Jacksonville gives saltwater anglers something pretty special: a huge range of fishing, from reefs and wrecks to blue water dozens of miles offshore.
Reefs, wrecks, hard bottom and open offshore water create a fishery with plenty of different habitats to explore.
And different habitat means different fish.
Jacksonville Offshore Fishing
Follow the Bite
Some days the story is happening around structure, with snapper and grouper holding tight to the bottom.
Other days, bait and changing water farther out can be the clue that sends us looking for mahi, wahoo and tuna.
And with trips up to 11 hours on a boat that can reach 70 miles out, Capt. Mark has room to go where the fish are.
That's one of the reasons Capt. Mark enjoys fishing here.
There's always another option.
BLUE WATER
Where the Speed Fish Live
Farther offshore, the fishing shifts to fast-moving pelagic species.
Wahoo, blackfin tuna, mahi mahi and sailfish can all be in play depending on the season, and trolling is often the name of the game.
Finding that activity and figuring out how to fish it is part of the adventure.
Reefs, Wrecks & Hard Structure
There's Another Fishery Below the Boat
Jacksonville also has offshore reef and wreck structure that gives anglers another way to spend the day.
These areas create habitat where fish can gather, opening opportunities for snapper, grouper and other structure-oriented species. When conditions allow, deep dropping with electric reels opens up even deeper water.
It means we aren't dependent on one style of fishing.
If the opportunity is there, Capt. Mark can adjust the game plan and make the most of it.
A Fishery That Changes With the Seasons
There's Always a Reason to Come Back
Jacksonville doesn't fish exactly the same way twelve months a year.
Species move. Water temperatures change. Bait comes and goes. Conditions shift.
That seasonal movement is a big part of the appeal, and it's why MACSEA Fishing runs a dedicated Extended Day Wahoo trip when wahoo season is on.
Instead of promising the same fish every day, MACSEA Fishing embraces what saltwater anglers already know:
The best plan is to understand what the fish are doing right now and go find them.
