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December delivered a strong transitional bite as winter fronts mixed fall and winter tactics. Big trout and redfish fed aggressively, favoring slow presentations. Topwaters, Ned rigs, twitch baits, and mud minnows produced memorable action across changing tides and shallow marshes.

Consistent Fall weather patterns really got the fish into the groove of feeding up before Winter. Cool weather tactics are starting to consistently catch fish now. The November bite was steady and strong with Redfish once again leading the way.

Warm weather tactics, such as fishing topwater lures, continued to produce quality Trout and Reds recently. October arrived with a full on Fall feel and the fish responded. Don’t be afraid to use unorthodox tactics when the right conditions are present.

September brought cooler weather and lower water temps, improving the fishing conditions after the summer heat. Nor’easters and offshore storms made fishing tough, but the start of the annual mullet run sparked strong fall action. Redfish were abundant, flounder steady, and trout numbers rose with the dropping water temperatures.

Fishing in our favorite North Jacksonville creek systems slowed a bit with the intense heat and storms of August, so we changed our routine a bit to stay on the fish. We switched back to some of the familiar waters from our successful spring trips and found plenty of quality fish to make our trips worthwhile.

The August dog days of Florida summer are upon us – which means the fish are biting but extreme heat and pop-up thunderstorms are frequent. Tru Luvin Fishing and Hagan Coastal Outfitters examine some basic summer kayak & fishing safety tips for the Florida outdoor enthusiast!

Get the July 2025 ‘March Tails Edition #3’ fishing report from Hagan Coastal Outfitters. Discover tips for inshore saltwater fishing in NE Florida, including lure choices and conservation.

Fishing was really good in May but…that sure escalated quickly. Record breaking heat in May fast forwarded the fishing calendar and water temperatures from Spring to Summer in a flash. Thankfully the fish are still adjusting and have continued to eagerly feed.