First Coast
Spanish Mackerel in First Coast
Fast retrieved spoons, Gotcha plugs and jigs around bait schools, piers, passes and nearshore reefs.
Next three days
| Day | Bite | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Sun, Sep 13 | 9 | New Moon feeding boost. Light wind. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky. Strong tide swing 4.6 ft |
| Mon, Sep 14 | 7 | Light wind. Heat, fish early or late. Strong tide swing 4.5 ft |
| Tue, Sep 15 | 6 | Breezy 20 mph. Heat, fish early or late. Storms possible, fish early and watch the sky. Strong tide swing 4.3 ft |
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Editorial baseline for Florida. Green months are prime, yellow fair, red slow. Preferred water temperature 68–82°F.
Regulations that apply here
Applies to: Gulf and Atlantic State Waters
| Species / zone | Season | Size | Bag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Mackerel Statewide | open now Open year-round | 12" fork length | 15 per harvester | Legal Gear: beach or haul seine, cast net, hook and line, spear |
- The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is hosting port meetings along the Atlantic coast regarding king and Spanish mackerel fisheries.
Source: FWC, extracted 2026-09-12.