Fishing Guides in Jekyll Island, Georgia

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What's Biting in Jekyll Island

8 species reported in the Jekyll Island area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.

Month-by-Month Fishing in Jekyll Island, GA

Fishing in Jekyll Island in January

2 species are active in and around Jekyll Island in January: Sheepshead, Redfish. Book one of Jekyll Island's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Jekyll Island in February

3 species are active in and around Jekyll Island in February: Spotted Seatrout, Sheepshead, Redfish. Book one of Jekyll Island's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Jekyll Island in March

4 species are active in and around Jekyll Island in March: Flounder, Spotted Seatrout, Sheepshead, Redfish. Book one of Jekyll Island's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Jekyll Island in April

8 species are active in and around Jekyll Island in April: Cobia, Flounder, Spotted Seatrout, Sheepshead, King Mackerel, Black Sea Bass, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel. Book one of Jekyll Island's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Jekyll Island in May

8 species are active in and around Jekyll Island in May: Cobia, Flounder, Spotted Seatrout, Sheepshead, King Mackerel, Black Sea Bass, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel. Book one of Jekyll Island's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Jekyll Island in June

8 species are active in and around Jekyll Island in June: Cobia, Flounder, Spotted Seatrout, Sheepshead, King Mackerel, Black Sea Bass, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel. Book one of Jekyll Island's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Jekyll Island in July

7 species are active in and around Jekyll Island in July: Cobia, Spotted Seatrout, Sheepshead, King Mackerel, Black Sea Bass, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel. Book one of Jekyll Island's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Jekyll Island in August

6 species are active in and around Jekyll Island in August: Cobia, Spotted Seatrout, King Mackerel, Black Sea Bass, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel. Book one of Jekyll Island's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Jekyll Island in September

7 species are active in and around Jekyll Island in September: Cobia, Flounder, Spotted Seatrout, King Mackerel, Black Sea Bass, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel. Book one of Jekyll Island's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Jekyll Island in October

4 species are active in and around Jekyll Island in October: Flounder, Sheepshead, Black Sea Bass, Redfish. Book one of Jekyll Island's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Jekyll Island in November

2 species are active in and around Jekyll Island in November: Sheepshead, Redfish. Book one of Jekyll Island's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Jekyll Island in December

1 species is active in and around Jekyll Island in December: Redfish. Book one of Jekyll Island's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Jekyll Island

Jekyll Island, Georgia offers saltwater, brackish, saltwater fishing with 8 species reported in the area and 4 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are April, May, June, July.

Best Months

AprMayJunJul

Water Types

saltwater, brackishsaltwater

What You Can Catch in Jekyll Island

King Mackerel

If chasing King Mackerel is on your agenda, Jekyll Island serves as a great jumping-off point. These speedsters are drawn to the warmer waters of the Gulf Stream, which isn't too far offshore.

Full king mackerel guide for Jekyll Island

Redfish

Jekyll Island offers exceptional redfish opportunities throughout the year, particularly in the maze of tidal creeks and flats surrounding the island. Focus your efforts on areas with readily available forage – think mullet, shrimp, and crabs.

Full redfish guide for Jekyll Island

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