Jacksonville Florida Offshore fishing forecast
Jacksonville Florida Offshore is a saltwater fishing spot in North Florida, United States. Anglers here target King Mackerel, Mutton Snapper, Wahoo, Mahi-Mahi. The most productive months are typically April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #103 of 409 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending up — 4 points above this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±4 points, from 8 live signals
The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 26.0 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 34 km/h from NE, gusting 44 km/h |
| Wave height | 1.8 m at 10 s |
| Current | 0.13 m/s toward SSW |
| Pressure | 1018 hPa |
| Depth | 26 m |
| Cloud cover | 0% |
| Chlorophyll | 0.78 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 36.2 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 33 m |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 1.1 m at 4 s |
| Ground swell | 1.4 m at 10 s from ENE |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.13 → 0.00 m/s |
Nearest buoy: St. Augustine, FL (194) (58 km): water 24.6 °C, waves 1.6 m
The water here is 2.2 °C warmer than the October average of 23.9 °C. Warmer-than-normal water pushes cool-water species deeper and brings warm-water species in earlier than the calendar suggests. The water is mixed to about 45.0 m, so surface temperature carries well down the water column.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Jacksonville Florida Offshore
Jacksonville Florida Offshore currently scores 86 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 26.0 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +25.0
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Chlorophyll +18.0
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Current +18.0
- moving water concentrates bait
- Waves +7.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Thermal front +5.8
- temperature edges concentrate bait and predators
- Barometric pressure +3.3
- falling pressure often triggers feeding
What’s biting now
The model expects today: king-mackerel, mahi-mahi, wahoo, southern-flounder, red-drum, black-drum, spotted-seatrout, spotted-sea-trout
Bite windows
Best months for Jacksonville Florida Offshore:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-09-28, 90/100
29 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
About this spot
Open coastal saltwater — conditions and safety depend heavily on the live wind, wave, and tide forecast, so check them before you head out.
Approximate bottom depth: 26 m
Access & shore
Best reached by boat · offshore ground
What you can catch
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Scomberomorus cavalla
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Lutjanus analis
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Acanthocybium solandri
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Coryphaena hippurus
Best months by species at Jacksonville Florida Offshore
| King MackerelScomberomorus cavalla | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mutton SnapperLutjanus analis | ||||||||||||
| WahooAcanthocybium solandri | ||||||||||||
| Mahi-MahiCoryphaena hippurus |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
| Species | Bag limit | Min size | Open season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mutton SnapperFWC recreational saltwater regulations — Snappers; Chapter 68B, F.A.C. | 10/day | min 40.6 cm | Jan 1 – Dec 31 |
| In Monroe County (Florida Keys), combined snapper aggregate bag limit may apply. | |||
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents Florida residents 16–64 must purchase a Saltwater Fishing License; $17/yr (short-term rates available)., non-residents Non-residents 16+: $17/3-day, $30/7-day, $47/annual.
- saltwater-recreational — residents Federal Recreational Fishing License may be required in addition to state license when fishing federal (EEZ) waters., non-residents Same as residents. Many states require their own license even in federal waters.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. Always verify current rules at myfwc.com before fishing. Seasons and limits change annually.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Jacksonville Florida Offshore?
Anglers at Jacksonville Florida Offshore target King Mackerel, Mutton Snapper, Wahoo and Mahi-Mahi.
When is the best time to fish Jacksonville Florida Offshore?
The most productive months at Jacksonville Florida Offshore are typically April, May, June, July, August, September, October.
What is the fishing forecast for Jacksonville Florida Offshore right now?
Jacksonville Florida Offshore currently scores 86 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Is the thermocline set up at Jacksonville Florida Offshore right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
How deep is the water at Jacksonville Florida Offshore?
The scored point sits over roughly 26 m of water. Depth shapes which species hold here and how the thermocline forms.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch King Mackerel / Kingfish: Smoking Reels and Sky-Rocketing StrikesHow to Catch Wahoo: Chasing the Ocean's Fastest SprinterHow to Read Tides for Fishing
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.