Fishing Port St. Joe / Cape San Blas, FL in the Spring
| Month | Avg. Air Temps °F (Hi/Lo) |
|---|---|
| March | 72° / 52° |
| April | 77° / 57° |
| May | 84° / 65° |
Spring fishing around Port St. Joe and Cape San Blas is marked by warming waters and a steady increase in fish activity. Migratory species arrive, and inshore waters teem with life.
What’s Hot / What’s Not:
Inshore: Excellent for redfish, speckled trout, flounder, and sheepshead early. Sheepshead peak in March and taper off by late April.
Nearshore: Spanish mackerel arrive in numbers, with cobia and king mackerel appearing toward May.
Offshore: Grouper and snapper start getting active. Amberjack and triggerfish become more common on structure.
Surf Fishing: Pompano and whiting are hot, especially on rising tides. Bluefish are also present in early spring.
Fishing Port St. Joe / Cape San Blas, FL in the Summer
| Month | Avg. Air Temps °F (Hi/Lo) |
|---|---|
| June | 88° / 71° |
| July | 90° / 73° |
| August | 90° / 73° |
Summer is prime time for big game and variety fishing in this region. Bait is plentiful, and fish are active from the flats to deep blue water.
What’s Hot / What’s Not:
Inshore: Redfish, trout, snook, mangrove snapper, and tripletail are all biting. Early morning and late evening are best due to heat.
Nearshore: Cobia, king mackerel, and Spanish mackerel are strong. Snapper season typically peaks mid-summer.
Offshore: Mahi mahi, wahoo, tuna, and sailfish are possible along rips and temperature breaks.
Surf Fishing: Snook, pompano, whiting, and bluefish are all present. Dawn and dusk are best.
Fishing Port St. Joe / Cape San Blas, FL in the Fall
| Month | Avg. Air Temps °F (Hi/Lo) |
|---|---|
| September | 87° / 70° |
| October | 80° / 60° |
| November | 73° / 52° |
Fall offers excellent variety as temperatures cool and many migratory fish pass through on their way south.
What’s Hot / What’s Not:
Inshore: Redfish school up, trout fishing is strong, and flounder numbers increase. Sheepshead start showing again late fall.
Nearshore: Spanish mackerel, kingfish, and cobia remain active into October. Grouper and snapper action improves.
Offshore: Grouper, snapper, amberjack, and wahoo are common targets. Tuna possible in deeper waters.
Surf Fishing: Pompano and whiting are abundant. Bluefish and redfish move through the surf zone.
Fishing Port St. Joe / Cape San Blas, FL in the Winter
| Month | Avg. Air Temps °F (Hi/Lo) |
|---|---|
| December | 66° / 46° |
| January | 63° / 42° |
| February | 66° / 44° |
Winter fishing slows but remains productive for certain species, especially on calm days between fronts.
What’s Hot / What’s Not:
Inshore: Sheepshead, redfish, and black drum are primary targets in deeper holes, canals, and around structure.
Nearshore: Grouper and snapper are still caught when weather allows. Watch for short weather windows.
Offshore: Amberjack and grouper are possible, but trips are highly weather-dependent.
Surf Fishing: Whiting and sheepshead dominate, with the occasional redfish or pompano on calm, warm days.
