Biting right now — September

September brings excellent fishing. Sailfish and dolphin are still biting well offshore. Blackfin tuna remain a consistent target.

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Cobia

We find cobia around buoys and wrecks. We also sight fish them on the flats.

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Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

We troll offshore for dolphin. They are thick around weed lines and temperature breaks.

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Sailfish

We kite fish for sailfish offshore. They are aggressive and jump often.

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Mangrove Snapper

We catch mangrove snapper on the shallow reefs and in the backcountry.

Every species, every month

We fish Jensen year-round. Some months are better than others. Here's what we see biting.

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Species	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	SepNOW	Oct	Nov	Dec
Cobia	off	off	good	peak	peak	peak	good	good	peak	peak	slow	off
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)	slow	good	peak	peak	peak	peak	peak	peak	peak	good	slow	slow
Sailfish	slow	slow	good	peak	peak	peak	peak	peak	peak	good	slow	slow
Mangrove Snapper	off	off	good	peak	peak	peak	good	good	peak	peak	slow	off
Black Grouper	slow	slow	good	peak	peak	peak	peak	peak	good	good	slow	slow
Gag Grouper	slow	slow	good	peak	peak	peak	peak	peak	good	good	slow	slow
Red Grouper	off	off	good	peak	peak	peak	good	good	peak	peak	slow	off
Mutton Snapper	off	slow	good	peak	peak	peak	peak	peak	good	good	slow	off
Blackfin Tuna	slow	good	peak	peak	peak	peak	peak	peak	peak	peak	good	slow
Lane Snapper	off	off	good	peak	peak	peak	good	good	peak	peak	slow	off

Fishing regulations change. Always check with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for the latest seasons, size limits, and bag limits before keeping any fish.

Month by month

What the water's doing, what's turned on, and which trip fits.

January

62-68°F

CobiaDolphin (Mahi Mahi)SailfishBlackfin Tuna

Winter fishing can be slow. We focus on bottom fishing for snapper and grouper. Some pelagic action is possible.

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February

64-70°F

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Blackfin TunaSailfishMutton Snapper

Mahi Mahi and Blackfin Tuna start to show. We troll the offshore waters. Bottom fishing for snapper and grouper continues.

Best trip: 3/4 Day, 6 Hours, $1250Request a date →

March

68-74°F

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Blackfin TunaCobiaSailfish

Spring brings excellent fishing. Mahi Mahi and Blackfin Tuna are plentiful. We also see Cobia and Sailfish. Bottom fishing is strong for multiple snapper and grouper species.

Best trip: Full Day, 8 Hours, $1400Request a date →

April

62-68°F

CobiaSailfishDolphin

The water warms and the fish move in. We find cobia and sailfish along the beaches and out to the humps. Dolphin are starting to show up on the troll.

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May

68-74°F

CobiaSailfishDolphinMangrove Snapper

This is prime time. Cobia, sailfish, and dolphin are here in numbers. We also start catching snapper and grouper on the reefs.

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June

74-80°F

CobiaDolphinBlackfin TunaMangrove Snapper

The heat is on and so is the fishing. Dolphin and blackfin tuna are plentiful offshore. Nearshore, we target cobia and snapper.

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July

78-82°F

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)SailfishBlackfin Tuna

The water is warm and the pelagic bite is on. We run offshore looking for dolphin and sailfish. Blackfin tuna are also plentiful.

Best trip: Full Day, 8 Hours, $1400Request a date →

August

79-83°F

Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)SailfishBlackfin Tuna

The offshore bite continues strong. We find dolphin and sailfish in good numbers. Blackfin tuna are reliable.

Best trip: Full Day, 8 Hours, $1400Request a date →

September

77-81°F

SailfishDolphin (Mahi Mahi)Blackfin Tuna

September brings excellent fishing. Sailfish and dolphin are still biting well offshore. Blackfin tuna remain a consistent target.

Best trip: Full Day, 8 Hours, $1400Request a date →

October

62-68°F

CobiaMangrove SnapperRed GrouperBlackfin Tuna

Water temperatures drop. We find cobia and snapper on the structure. Blackfin tuna school offshore.

Best trip: Full Day, 8 Hours, $1400Request a date →

November

58-64°F

Blackfin TunaDolphin (Mahi Mahi)SailfishCobia

Water cools further. Blackfin tuna are still a good bet offshore. We may see a few mahi mahi and sailfish. Other fishing slows.

Best trip: 3/4 Day, 6 Hours, $1250Request a date →

December

Closed · 54-60°F

Fishing is slow. We do not offer trips when the bite is off.

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Where we fish, and when it's best

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Indian River Lagoon

Best year-round — We find redfish and trout here all year. The lagoon's shallow flats and oyster beds hold fish in all seasons.

St. Lucie River

Best May - Oct — Snook and tarpon move into the river during warmer months. We catch them around bridges and mangrove shorelines.

Fort Pierce Inlet

Best Jun - Sep — This is our prime spot for offshore species like dolphin and kingfish. We troll the current lines just outside the inlet.

Hutchinson Island

Best Apr - Oct — We target permit and cobia along the nearshore reefs. These fish feed on bait schools pushed in by the Gulf Stream.

Jensen Beach

Best Jul - Nov — We find large snook and tarpon staging near the surf. They feed heavily on baitfish during the fall migration.

Stuart

Best Apr - Jul — The St. Lucie River mouth and nearshore waters are excellent for tarpon. We also find jacks and permit in this area.

Common questions

What is the best month to fish in Jensen?

May is often the best month to fish in Jensen, with many species biting well.

Is it worth coming to Jensen in the off-season?

Yes, even in slower months, we can still find fish. November through February can offer good opportunities for certain species.

When do sailfish show up in Jensen?

Sailfish typically show up in good numbers from April through August.

What does a realistic fishing day look like in the middle of the season?

In the middle of the season, we expect to catch multiple species, often including dolphin, snapper, and grouper.

When can we catch cobia in Jensen?

Cobia fishing is best in Jensen from April through June and again in September and October.

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