Atlantic Croaker fishing in Duval County
16 rated shore spots in Duval County hold atlantic croaker — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.
Atlantic Croaker forecast map for Duval County
Every spot colored by how it fishes for atlantic croaker right now. Scrub the timeline, tap a pin for its forecast, or go full screen.
When to go
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Size, bag and season rules in Duval County
Open: keep up to 50 a day
A summary of the rules these authorities publish for anglers, checked on the dates shown. It is not legal advice: the authority's own page is the rule, and rules can change.
Check FWC rulesBest atlantic croaker spots in Duval County
1Reddie Point PreserveFair · 57ReliableSpring through fall on small bits of shrimp; the most reliable bite from the pier.2Dames Point ParkFair · 60ReliableThe steadiest bite in the warm months; bits of shrimp or squid on small hooks.3Trout River PierFair · 57ReliableSpring through fall on small bits of shrimp; steady action.4Blue Cypress ParkFair · 57ReliableBites steadily from spring into fall; small hooks and pieces of shrimp.5Jacksonville Beach PierExcellent · 84ReliableSummer and fall bottom fishing with shrimp.6Helen Cooper Floyd Park (Little Jetties)Good · 78ReliableSummer and fall on small pieces of shrimp; steady action for children.7Joe Carlucci Sisters Creek ParkGood · 79ReliableSummer and fall on small pieces of shrimp.8Half Moon Island PreserveFair · 57ReliableSpring through fall on small bits of shrimp.9Little Talbot Island State ParkGood · 79Worth a trySummer surf on small baits.10Alimacani ParkGood · 78Worth a trySummer and fall on small bits of shrimp on the bottom.11Jim King Park at Sisters CreekGood · 79Worth a tryWarm-month bottom fish on small pieces of shrimp.12Kathryn Abbey Hanna ParkGood · 78Worth a trySummer and fall on shrimp.13Dutton Island PreserveGood · 70Worth a trySummer and fall on small bits of shrimp.14Castaway Island PreserveGood · 70Worth a tryWarm-weather panfish on small pieces of shrimp.15Tideviews PreserveGood · 70Worth a tryA warm-season bottom fish on small shrimp baits.16Big Talbot Island State ParkGood · 70Worth a trySummer fish that take shrimp meant for whiting.
Tactics for atlantic croaker
Top baits, best first
- Dead Shrimp
- Squid Strips
- Scented Bait Strips
- Sand Fleas (Mole Crabs)
Rigs that work, best first
- Double-Drop Bottom Rig
- Carolina Rig
- Knocker Rig
