Jacksonville Flood Tide Fly Fishing and Light Tackle Inshore Charter
($500)

Flood tide fishing in Jacksonville is one of the most technical, visual, and rewarding inshore fishing experiences available in Northeast Florida. This fishery occurs when higher seasonal tides push clean water deep into spartina grass and back marsh systems, allowing redfish to move far beyond traditional shorelines and feed in inches of water. These conditions are highly seasonal and tide-dependent, typically occurring in late summer and early fall when moon phases, water levels, and wind align. Because flood tides cannot be forced or scheduled casually, each opportunity is rare and short-lived—making it one of the most sought-after experiences in the Jacksonville inshore fishery, particularly within the marsh systems connected to the St. Johns River.
 
Flood tide fishing is perfectly suited for both fly fishing and light spinning tackle. Anglers hunt fish visually, targeting wakes, tails, and subtle movements as redfish feed aggressively on crabs and shrimp hidden in the grass. Fly anglers are rewarded with close-range, precision shots that demand calm execution and thoughtful presentations. Spinning anglers use weedless or lightly weighted baits to place accurate casts into tight openings in the flooded marsh. Blind casting is replaced by intentional, sight-based fishing where every presentation matters.
 
A flood tide day with us is built entirely around timing and stealth. We position ahead of the rising water, quietly accessing areas as fish push shallow. Poling and drifting allow us to move slowly and deliberately, reading water and fish behavior as the tide climbs. The feeding window is brief, but intense, and once the tide peaks and begins to fall, the fish retreat just as quickly as they arrived. What remains is a rare, immersive experience—one defined by natural rhythms, technical challenge, and some of the most memorable inshore fishing Jacksonville has to offer.
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If interested in this charter option, please reach out directly for availability. These days and tides happen on a cycle and they are highly sought after. 

Please text or call directly at 904-477-8169 when inquiring about a Flood Tide Charter. Thanks!
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