Fishing Reports by Captain Bob Cosby
About The Author: Captain
Company: Captain Bob\'s Fishing Charters, Inc.
Area Reporting: Mayport, Ponte Vedra, St Augustine and nearshore waters
Bio: Captain Bob Cosby is a retired USCGR Captain, and has had a 50-ton Master's license since 1986. He is a Jacksonville native and has fished the local waters since he was a small child, fishing with his grandparents from bridges, piers and in the surf. Captain Bob has an easygoing personality, and won't be yelling or getting angry with the customers. When Captain Bob is not fishing with customers, he often spends his free time – fishing! He enjoys fly fishing the spring creeks of Montana, and fly fishing for Atlantic salmon in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. He has owned several offshore boats and has caught marlin, sailfish, wahoo, tuna and large sharks. However, he enjoys inshore fishing the local salt waters of Northeast Florida the most!
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Inshore/nearshore report Jacksonville area waters (3/06/2013)
[Jacksonville,FL] Spring is around the corner. Migratory fish should be arriving.
[Jacksonville,FL] Spring is around the corner. Migratory fish should be arriving.
Inshore/nearshore report Jacksonville area waters (2/10/2013)
[Jacksonville,FL] Even in winter the fishing can be good. Pick your days and wet a line!
[Jacksonville,FL] Even in winter the fishing can be good. Pick your days and wet a line!
Inshore/nearshore report Jacksonville Florida report (8/13/2012)
[Jacksonville,FL] August usually brings warm water andtarpon. Bull reds are entering the river.
[Jacksonville,FL] August usually brings warm water andtarpon. Bull reds are entering the river.
Inshore/nearshore report Jacksonville Florida report (7/13/2012)
[Jacksonville,FL] Spinner sharks behind shrimp boats. Reds at the jetties. Huge jacks crashing bait.
[Jacksonville,FL] Spinner sharks behind shrimp boats. Reds at the jetties. Huge jacks crashing bait.
Inshore/nearshore report Jacksonville FL area waters (8/17/2011)
[Jacksonville,FL] Coolest place to be is on the ocean fishing. All area species are now available.
[Jacksonville,FL] Coolest place to be is on the ocean fishing. All area species are now available.
Inshore/nearshore report Jacksonville area waters (7/03/2011)
[Jacksonville,FL] Spanish mackerel have arrived. Sharks and tarpon behind shrimp boats.
[Jacksonville,FL] Spanish mackerel have arrived. Sharks and tarpon behind shrimp boats.
February inshore/nearshore report Jacksonville area waters (2/07/2011)
[Jacksonville,FL] Really bad weather seems to be missing us.Sheepshead, drum, and reds are biting. Speckled trout are closed in February.
[Jacksonville,FL] Really bad weather seems to be missing us.Sheepshead, drum, and reds are biting. Speckled trout are closed in February.
December inshore/nearshore report Jacksonville area waters (12/03/2010)
[Jacksonville,FL] November was great for trout and reds.It's a transition month between fall and winter.
[Jacksonville,FL] November was great for trout and reds.It's a transition month between fall and winter.
November inshore/nearshore report Jacksonville area waters (11/04/2010)
[Jacksonville,FL] Cooling water is turning fish on. Waters are less crowded.go fishing1
[Jacksonville,FL] Cooling water is turning fish on. Waters are less crowded.go fishing1
Migratory Fish Have Arrived In Jacksonville - No Oil! (6/03/2010)
[Jacksonville,FL] Water is warming. Migratory fish have arrived. No oil in the water.
[Jacksonville,FL] Water is warming. Migratory fish have arrived. No oil in the water.
Inshore/nearshore report jacksonville area waters (8/26/2009)
[Jacksonville,FL] Cold water makes fishing challenging, but you can have success with persistence.Some large trout are in the area.
[Jacksonville,FL] Cold water makes fishing challenging, but you can have success with persistence.Some large trout are in the area.
Inshore/nearshore report jacksonville area waters (3/26/2009)
[Jacksonville,FL] Transition time.Water is warming. Spanish have arrived.
[Jacksonville,FL] Transition time.Water is warming. Spanish have arrived.
Inshore/nearshore report NE Florida (7/31/2008)
[Jacksonville,FL] Lots of sharks. Thermocline is here again.
[Jacksonville,FL] Lots of sharks. Thermocline is here again.
Inshore/nearshore report jacksonville area waters (6/30/2008)
[Jacksonville,FL] Kings are biting.Watch out for the sharks.
[Jacksonville,FL] Kings are biting.Watch out for the sharks.
Inshore/nearshore report NE Florida (6/08/2008)
[Jacksonville,FL] Summer is definitely here. King and spanish mackerel biting.
[Jacksonville,FL] Summer is definitely here. King and spanish mackerel biting.
Inshore/nearshore report NE Florida (5/08/2008)
[Jacksonville,FL] Warmer weather and lighter winds have helped the fishing.
[Jacksonville,FL] Warmer weather and lighter winds have helped the fishing.
Inshore/nearshore report NE Florida (5/08/2008)
[Jacksonville,FL] As the water warms and wind subsides, the fishing is getting better and better.
[Jacksonville,FL] As the water warms and wind subsides, the fishing is getting better and better.
Inshore/nearshore report NE Florida waters (3/31/2008)
[Jacksonville,FL] Warming waters are firing up the fish.Trout will be hitting topwaters soon.
[Jacksonville,FL] Warming waters are firing up the fish.Trout will be hitting topwaters soon.
Inshore/nearshore report jacksonville area waters (3/12/2008)
[Jacksonville,FL] Transition time is here and the fishing is improving. Some large reds are in the area.
[Jacksonville,FL] Transition time is here and the fishing is improving. Some large reds are in the area.
Inshore/nearshore report NE florida (2/04/2008)
[Jacksonville,FL] Cold weather months slow pursuit of some species but turn other species on. Sheephead,bluefish,sea bass and whiting are all good possibilities.
[Jacksonville,FL] Cold weather months slow pursuit of some species but turn other species on. Sheephead,bluefish,sea bass and whiting are all good possibilities.
NE Florida inshore report (1/16/2008)
[Jacksonville,FL] Winter weather conditions don't stop good catches. Sheephead are hard fighters and tasty in the pan.
[Jacksonville,FL] Winter weather conditions don't stop good catches. Sheephead are hard fighters and tasty in the pan.
Inshore report (12/17/2007)
[Jacksonville,FL] Rat redfish are active in area creeks.Speckled trout are plentiful. Flounder and black drum are also likely catches.
[Jacksonville,FL] Rat redfish are active in area creeks.Speckled trout are plentiful. Flounder and black drum are also likely catches.
inshore/nearshore report NE Florida (7/22/2007)
[Jacksonville,FL] Summer patterns are here. Water temperatures are rising and the tarpon and pogie pods should arrive any day.
[Jacksonville,FL] Summer patterns are here. Water temperatures are rising and the tarpon and pogie pods should arrive any day.
Imshore/nearshore report NE Florida (6/22/2007)
[Jacksonville,FL] Tarpon are arriving. We need less wind.
[Jacksonville,FL] Tarpon are arriving. We need less wind.
Inshore/nearshore report NE Florida (6/11/2007)
[Jacksonville,FL] Better weather has turned on the fish. Take your pick:reds,trout,flounder,jacks,ladyfish,kings,bla, blah,blah...
[Jacksonville,FL] Better weather has turned on the fish. Take your pick:reds,trout,flounder,jacks,ladyfish,kings,bla, blah,blah...
Inshore/nearshore report NE Florida (5/25/2007)
[Jacksonville,FL] Very windy conditions have made fishing difficult. When you can get out, the fishing can be spectacular.
[Jacksonville,FL] Very windy conditions have made fishing difficult. When you can get out, the fishing can be spectacular.
Inshore report NE Florida (4/27/2007)
[Jacksonville,FL] Spring is here, water temps are rising. Topwater plugs are effective right now.
[Jacksonville,FL] Spring is here, water temps are rising. Topwater plugs are effective right now.
Inshore/nearshore report (4/11/2007)
[Jacksonville,FL] Late season cold snap surprises spring fish.Wide variety of fish available.
[Jacksonville,FL] Late season cold snap surprises spring fish.Wide variety of fish available.
NE Florida inshore report (3/14/2007)
[Jacksonville,FL] Sheephead era on fire and the size is good. Trout are active and getting larger. Redfish are still schooling.
[Jacksonville,FL] Sheephead era on fire and the size is good. Trout are active and getting larger. Redfish are still schooling.
NE Florida Inshore Fishing Report (3/02/2007)
[Jacksonville,FL] Trout are fair game again this month. Reds are cruising the shallows. Flounder are in the creeks.
[Jacksonville,FL] Trout are fair game again this month. Reds are cruising the shallows. Flounder are in the creeks.
NE Florida inshore report (2/15/2007)
[Jacksonville,FL] Fishing remains hot despite cold temps. Reds, trout, and sheephead still active.
[Jacksonville,FL] Fishing remains hot despite cold temps. Reds, trout, and sheephead still active.
February Inshore Fishing Report - Mayport and ICW (2/07/2007)
[Jacksonville,FL] Water is cold. Fish are still biting. Good time to fish. Sheephead and spawning ringtail porgies are available at the jetties. These are hard fighting fish and excellent table fare. Try a small piece of fresh shrimp on a light jig at the jetty tips.
[Jacksonville,FL] Water is cold. Fish are still biting. Good time to fish. Sheephead and spawning ringtail porgies are available at the jetties. These are hard fighting fish and excellent table fare. Try a small piece of fresh shrimp on a light jig at the jetty tips.
January inshore report NE Florida (1/08/2007)
[Jacksonville,FL] Unseasonally warm weather fires off topwater action. Large sheephead on the prowl. Reds still available in the shallows
[Jacksonville,FL] Unseasonally warm weather fires off topwater action. Large sheephead on the prowl. Reds still available in the shallows
Inshore fishing report NE Florida (12/03/2006)
[Jacksonville,FL] The fishing is pretty good right now, so it's a shame more people aren't trying to wet a line. In between northeasters the fishing has been really good. The water temperature starts out in the low 60's in the morning and usually gets up to mid or high 60's by the afternoon.The really cold weather isn't here yet, and most days are pleasant fishing, when the wind abates.
[Jacksonville,FL] The fishing is pretty good right now, so it's a shame more people aren't trying to wet a line. In between northeasters the fishing has been really good. The water temperature starts out in the low 60's in the morning and usually gets up to mid or high 60's by the afternoon.The really cold weather isn't here yet, and most days are pleasant fishing, when the wind abates.
Jacksonville Area Inshore Waters Fishing (11/06/2006)
[Jacksonville,FL] November report for Jacksonville area inshore waters. If you want a bull red, try half a blue crab fished deep along the edges of the river channel. Use 30-40lb class tackle to subdue the fish quickly for a healthy release. There are also schools of slot reds both at the jetties and in the ICW creeks.
[Jacksonville,FL] November report for Jacksonville area inshore waters. If you want a bull red, try half a blue crab fished deep along the edges of the river channel. Use 30-40lb class tackle to subdue the fish quickly for a healthy release. There are also schools of slot reds both at the jetties and in the ICW creeks.
Inshore and Nearshore Fishing Report (10/09/2006)
[Jacksonville,FL] Mullet run madness stimulates hot bite along the coast and in area inlets. The bull reds are staging way up the St Johns River near Dames Point and Blount Island. Normally, they would be out on the sand flats north and south of the jetty tips by this time.
[Jacksonville,FL] Mullet run madness stimulates hot bite along the coast and in area inlets. The bull reds are staging way up the St Johns River near Dames Point and Blount Island. Normally, they would be out on the sand flats north and south of the jetty tips by this time.