Firstcoastnews.com Fishing Report

Tip of the Week September 8, 2011

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 09:59:17 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The mullet run has begun on the First Coast and the fishing is good.

Fishing Forecast September 8, 2011

Thu, 08 Sep 2011 09:58:42 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Lots of wind on the First Coast this week but Captain Kevin Faver says that is a good thing.

Tip of the Week September 1, 2011

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:05:50 GMT

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. -- The mullet runs has started in the inlets around the First Coast and the tarpon are feeding on them.

Fishing Forecast September 1, 2011

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 16:03:56 GMT

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. -- Captain Kevin Faver says Hurricane Irene has kicked off the mullet run in the inlets.

Fishing Forecast August 25, 2011

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:47:01 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- As Hurricane Irene passes by to our east, Captain Kevin Faver says while we get some bad weather it will actually be good for fishing after it passes.

Fishing Tip of the Week August 25, 2011

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 17:46:04 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Hurricane Irene has us all watching as she passes to our east.

Tip of the Week August 18, 2011

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:36:30 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- It has been very hot on the First Coast, yet you hear Captain Kevin Faver talk about the cold water.

Fishing Forecast August 18, 2011

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 16:30:08 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Great news for First Coast fishermen: the winds have blown the hot water back on the beach and the bait has come back too.

Tip of the Week August 11, 2011

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:36:36 GMT

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. -- A sabiki rig is commonly used to get bait in the ocean.

Fishing Forecast August 11, 2011

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:34:45 GMT

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. -- If you can stand the heat the fishing is good on the First Coast.

Fishing Forecast August 4, 2011

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:11:44 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The fishing on the First Coast this week has been hit and miss.

Tip of the Week August 4, 2011

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:10:33 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The fishing on the First Coast this week has been on and off.

Tip of the Week July 21, 2011

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:16:08 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The warm water is back on the beach and the tarpon are in the inlets and behind the shrimp boats.

Fishing Forecast July 21, 2011

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 15:10:49 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- As Tropical Storm Bret blew past the First Coast, it moved the warm water back to the beach, which is great news for fishing.

13 Year Old Croft Wins Junior Angler at GJKT

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:42:08 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-- Today was the junior angler portion of the Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tourney. 13 year old Kaylee Croft was your winner with a 38.50 pound king caught aboard "Bear Caught".

Fishing Forecast July 14, 2011

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:26:59 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- There is a little good news for Kingfishermen on the First Coast but some bad news too.

Tip of the Week July 14, 2011

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:22:45 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- There is a thermocline in the ocean on the First Coast this week and that makes it hard to find striking fish.

Kingfish Tournament Has New Wrinkles This Year

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 17:43:37 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- While the kingfish will be the main targets at next week's Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament, there will also be a Redfish Tournament, and prizes will be given out to the biggest cobia, wahoo, and dolphin.

Tip of the Week July 7, 2011

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:59:19 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The kingfish are here on the First Coast, but Captain Kevin Faver says they may be right on your favorite spot.

Fishing Forecast July 7, 2011

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 17:55:36 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- There is great news for fishermen on the First Coast, especially if you are in the tournament this weekend in St. Augustine.