Redfish fishing in Duval County
18 rated shore spots in Duval County hold redfish — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.
Redfish forecast map for Duval County
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Size, bag and season rules in Duval County
Open: keep up to 1 a day between 18 in and 27 in
Duval County
Rules set by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and FWC
- Minimum size
- 18 inMeasured nose to tail, tail pinched
- Maximum size
- 27 inMeasured nose to tail, tail pinched
- Bag limit
- 1 a day
Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission · checked Sep 30, 2026
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 redfish spots in Duval County
1Huguenot Park JettyExcellent · 80HotspotBull reds on the outgoing tide in fall, slot fish all year. Cut mullet or crab on heavy lead beside the jetty.2Fort George InletGood · 79HotspotFall bull reds on cut mullet in the outgoing current; smaller reds along the river side all year.3Little Talbot Island State ParkExcellent · 80HotspotFall bull reds near both inlet ends on cut mullet; smaller reds in the marsh.4Alimacani ParkGood · 79HotspotThe main target along the channel edges and flats; cut mullet, crab, live finger mullet or shrimp.5Helen Cooper Floyd Park (Little Jetties)Good · 79HotspotThe main target, around the pilings and in the current on cut mullet, crab or shrimp; bigger fish pass through on the fall mullet run.6Jim King Park at Sisters CreekExcellent · 80ReliableThe park's best fish; cut mullet or crab on the bottom as the tide starts or finishes running. Check the FWC's Northeast region rules.7Joe Carlucci Sisters Creek ParkExcellent · 80ReliableAll year in the current on cut mullet and crab; best spring and fall.8Kathryn Abbey Hanna ParkGood · 79ReliableBest at the north end near the jetty on the outgoing tide, especially in fall. Cut mullet.9Reddie Point PreserveFair · 58ReliableA year-round target on the moving tide; cut mullet, crab or shrimp on the bottom.10Dames Point ParkFair · 61ReliableFeeds along the bank when the tide is running; mullet, crab or shrimp on a sliding sinker.11Dutton Island PreserveGood · 70ReliableThe main target in the marsh creeks on the falling tide; cut mullet, shrimp or live finger mullet.12Half Moon Island PreserveFair · 57ReliableAlong the marsh edges and current seams on cut mullet, shrimp or live finger mullet.13Big Talbot Island State ParkGood · 70ReliableAll year in the sound's currents; cut mullet or crab. Check FWC Northeast region redfish rules.14Castaway Island PreserveGood · 70ReliableFeeds along the grass and creek edges on the ebb; crab, mullet or a gold spoon.15Tideviews PreserveGood · 70ReliablePushes along the grass line and into the creek bends; blue crab or a weedless plastic.16Trout River PierFair · 58ReliableOn the moving tide with cut mullet, crab or shrimp; best in fall.17Blue Cypress ParkFair · 58ReliableBest on a moving tide, especially in fall; crab or cut mullet.18Jacksonville Beach PierExcellent · 84Worth a tryFall mullet run near the pilings and surf line. Cut mullet.
Tactics for redfish
Top baits, best first
- Cut Mullet
- Live Shrimp
- Blue Crab
- Gold Spoon
Rigs that work, best first
- Carolina Rig
- Popping Cork Rig
- Weedless Texas Rig
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