Hardhead Catfish fishing in Duval County
8 rated shore spots in Duval County hold hardhead catfish — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.
Hardhead Catfish forecast map for Duval County
Every spot colored by how it fishes for hardhead catfish right now. Scrub the timeline, tap a pin for its forecast, or go full screen.
When to go
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🌊 Fish the any tide.
Size, bag and season rules in Duval County
No size, bag or season rule for hardhead catfish is on record here. Check with FWC before you keep one.
Check FWC rulesBest hardhead catfish spots in Duval County
1Jim King Park at Sisters CreekExcellent · 81Worth a tryCommon on shrimp in warm months; handle the spines with care.2Reddie Point PreserveFair · 58Worth a tryCommon on cut bait in summer; handle the spines with care.3Dames Point ParkFair · 61Worth a tryPlentiful in summer on cut bait; grip them carefully behind the spines.4Half Moon Island PreserveFair · 57Worth a tryCommon on cut bait in summer; handle the spines with care.5Trout River PierFair · 58Worth a tryCommon on cut bait in summer; handle the spines with care.6Blue Cypress ParkFair · 58Worth a tryTakes almost any bait in summer; beware the sharp spines.7Helen Cooper Floyd Park (Little Jetties)Excellent · 81Worth a tryCommon on cut bait in the warm months; handle the spines with care.8Joe Carlucci Sisters Creek ParkExcellent · 81Worth a tryCommon bycatch on cut bait; handle the spines carefully.
Tactics for hardhead catfish
Top baits, best first
- Dead Shrimp
- Cut Mullet
- Squid Strips
- Scented Bait Strips
Rigs that work, best first
- Carolina Rig
- Double-Drop Bottom Rig
