Whiting (Southern Kingfish) fishing in Duval County
7 rated shore spots in Duval County hold whiting (southern kingfish) — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.
Whiting (Southern Kingfish) forecast map for Duval County
Every spot colored by how it fishes for whiting (southern kingfish) right now. Scrub the timeline, tap a pin for its forecast, or go full screen.
When to go
Out of season — best Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Nov, DecJFMAMJJASOND
🌊 Fish the flood tide.
Size, bag and season rules in Duval County
No size, bag or season rule for whiting (southern kingfish) is on record here. Check with FWC before you keep one.
Check FWC rulesBest whiting (southern kingfish) spots in Duval County
1Little Talbot Island State ParkGood · 77HotspotYear-round in the troughs, best fall to spring, on shrimp or Fishbites.2Jacksonville Beach PierExcellent · 82HotspotThe staple from fall to spring. Shrimp or sand fleas on small hooks over the bars.3Kathryn Abbey Hanna ParkGood · 76HotspotThe main surf fish from fall to spring. Shrimp or Fishbites in the first trough on the incoming tide.4Big Talbot Island State ParkGood · 68ReliableNamed by the park as an all-year catch; small pieces of shrimp on a double-drop rig.5Huguenot Park JettyGood · 77ReliableSurf beside the jetty from fall to spring. Shrimp or Fishbites.6Fort George InletGood · 76Worth a tryOn the ocean side of the spit, cooler months, on shrimp.7Alimacani ParkGood · 76Worth a trySandy channels near the inlet, mostly in the warmer months, on small pieces of shrimp.
Tactics for whiting (southern kingfish)
Top baits, best first
- Dead Shrimp
- Sand Fleas (Mole Crabs)
- Scented Bait Strips
- Clams
Rigs that work, best first
- Double-Drop Bottom Rig
- Pompano Rig
- Carolina Rig
