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Jekyll Island Fishing



Jekyll Island Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Jekyll Island, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. Spotted Seatrout

  2. Spotted Seatrout

    There is a 23.5% catch rate for Spotted Seatrout, based on 6487 Spotted Seatrout counted.

    Jekyll Island Spotted Seatrout Counts Chart
    Spotted

    ENLARGE JEKYLL ISLAND SPOTTED SEATROUT COUNTS CHART


  3. Red Drum

  4. Red Drum

    There is a 12.02% catch rate for Red Drum, based on 3318 Red Drum counted.

    Jekyll Island Red Drum Counts Chart
    Red

    ENLARGE JEKYLL ISLAND RED DRUM COUNTS CHART


  5. Whiting

  6. Whiting

    There is a 9.42% catch rate for Whiting, based on 2600 Whiting counted.

    Jekyll Island Whiting Counts Chart
    Whiting

    ENLARGE JEKYLL ISLAND WHITING COUNTS CHART


  7. Atlantic Croaker

  8. Atlantic Croaker

    There is a 8.1% catch rate for Atlantic Croaker, based on 2236 Atlantic Croaker counted.

    Jekyll Island Atlantic Croaker Counts Chart
    Atlantic

    ENLARGE JEKYLL ISLAND ATLANTIC CROAKER COUNTS CHART


  9. Black Sea Bass

  10. Black Sea Bass

    There is a 4.94% catch rate for Black Sea Bass, based on 1364 Black Sea Bass counted.

    Jekyll Island Black Sea Bass Counts Chart
    Black

    ENLARGE JEKYLL ISLAND BLACK SEA BASS COUNTS CHART


  11. Silver Perch

  12. Silver Perch

    There is a 4.05% catch rate for Silver Perch, based on 1117 Silver Perch counted.

    Jekyll Island Silver Perch Counts Chart
    Silver

    ENLARGE JEKYLL ISLAND SILVER PERCH COUNTS CHART


  13. Ladyfish

  14. Ladyfish

    There is a 3.88% catch rate for Ladyfish, based on 1070 Ladyfish counted.

    Jekyll Island Ladyfish Counts Chart
    Ladyfish

    ENLARGE JEKYLL ISLAND LADYFISH COUNTS CHART


  15. Hardhead Catfish

  16. Hardhead Catfish

    There is a 3.32% catch rate for Hardhead Catfish, based on 916 Hardhead Catfish counted.

    Jekyll Island Hardhead Catfish Counts Chart
    Hardhead

    ENLARGE JEKYLL ISLAND HARDHEAD CATFISH COUNTS CHART


  17. Bluefish

  18. Bluefish

    There is a 2.69% catch rate for Bluefish, based on 744 Bluefish counted.

    Jekyll Island Bluefish Counts Chart
    Bluefish

    ENLARGE JEKYLL ISLAND BLUEFISH COUNTS CHART


  19. Striped Mullet

  20. Striped Mullet

    There is a 2.54% catch rate for Striped Mullet, based on 702 Striped Mullet counted.

    Jekyll Island Striped Mullet Counts Chart
    Striped

    ENLARGE JEKYLL ISLAND STRIPED MULLET COUNTS CHART


Recommendations above based on 94 species of fish and 27610 fish counted for September around Jekyll Island.

To date, there are 153 species of fish and a total of 289454 fish counted for Jekyll Island and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 1/1/1850 (173 years).

Last Update: 9/18/2023 11:57:26 PM

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.

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The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Jekyll Island are the following:

  1. Platform


  2. BC


  3. KBY 90ft Barge 2


  4. wreck-2221


  5. HELT-1495


  6. Snapper Banks 89 Culverts


  7. South Brunswick River


  8. Ledge


  9. WRECK - GYPSY GIRL
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  10. wreck-2194


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Latest Jekyll Island Fishing Reports

  • Offshore in the Backwater?
     We gambled with the weather forecast today - it was calling for winds up to 16-17mph and when I launched the  skies were ugly with storm clouds. I was meeting Douglas and Ci


  • (Almost) Everything But the Kitchen Sink
    Today we caught Mangrove Snapper Pinfish Grouper Seatrout Flounder Redfish Ladyfish Jack Crevalle Bonnethead Shark and Needlefish - and almost the Kitchen Sink!  I had met Jo


  • Look'n For a Slam
      A Keeper Slam!  I fished again this morning meeting Glenn and Patti Lanford up at the Old Town Bait and Tackle boat ramp. We made a short run  up the creek and fished some


  • Fish Fight'n at Amelia Island
     The mornings are getting nicer - Fall is in the air! I met Stephen Googe and his son Graywolf up at the Old Town Bait and Tackle shop this morning and we headed over to Tyge


  • Wrapped a Week Up
    I finished up my week fishing with Dale Bullard and his fishing buddy Cotton after meeting them down at the Sawpit Creek boat ramp. We had a live well full of mud minnows as


  • Birthday Bash on the Water
     I fished with the Stein girls today - Ellina Emily Liz and Erin - meeting them early down at the Sawpit Creek boat ramp. In addition to getting a break and visiting Amelia I


  • It's Still Summer
     Judging by the amount of Ladyfish we caught today and the variety of Jacks Mangroves Sharks and Pinfish I'd say it is still Summer!  I had met Bob Kossman and John Suebert d


  • Honeymoon Fishing At Amelia Island
     ...but just a fish battle! I had met Jack and Karina Drinkard newlyweds down at the Sawpit Creek boat ramp early this morning and after running up the Intercoastal and dippi


  • Off Day Leads to Big Trout
     I had the day off and decided to get in some fun fishing before we had to batten down the hatches for the approaching storm.  After be first in line at the Amelia Island Bai


  • Recipe Of The Month: Trout Almondine
      Whenever I've seen this on a restaurant menu I tended to shy away from it because I didn't know what it was!  Donna Givens sends this tasty recipe in via her husband John a


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Top Jekyll Island Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Coastal Georgia Charter Fishing
    Our St. Simons Island fishing charters are divided into four main categories: Inshore, Shark and Tarpon, Deep Sea, and Kids Trips. Our boat is designed to fish offshore and inshore, so if you want to catch Trout in the morning and Sharks in the after

  2. Coastal Georgia Inshore Charters
    Our mission is to provide an action-packed, fun filled day on the water that you’ll never forget. Capt. Tim has been a fishing guide for over 20 years and specializes in providing any angler, of any skill level, a memorable adventure in the pristine

  3. Fly Cast Charters
    Fly Cast Charters is a fly and light tackle fishing charter that specializes in sight fishing for redfish and other species in and around St. Simons Island, GA "Hunting fish in the Marshes of Glynn" is our mantra.

  4. Creekside Charters
    St.Simons Island and Jekyll Island fishing charters are available for a variety of species, including Seatrout, Redfish, Tripletail, Flounder, Shark, and Tarpon. We offer a variety of fishing charters to suit your needs. St.Simons Island, Jekyll Isla

  5. Southeastern Angling
    Inshore and Near Shore light tackle and fly fishing in Coastal Georgia, North Florida, and the Fl.

  6. Dead Bait Charters
    While it is common knowledge that Captain Travis Harper is one of the best red fish and trout fishermen on the coast, many customers are now enjoying targeting many other species that Capt. Travis has dialed in including but not limited to triple tai

  7. Coastal Expeditions
    Fishing is great year round in the waters surrounding Jekyll, St. Simons and Cumberland Islands. Catch such species as Shark, Tarpon, Redfish, Bull Reds, Mackerel, Sea Trout, Tripletail and Flounder. We at Coastal Expeditions provide dependable bac

  8. Captain Mark Noble Charter


  9. Coastal Island Charter Fishing


  10. Fish Master Charters


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