big swamp lake at the town center, been there forever

 

you need a kayak or small john boat but at 5-6-7am when the sun crests on the tree line the water ******* explodes

 

i'm talking IED type explosions

 

never seen anything like it before in my life, that's the lake where we caught the 30 pound catfish

Yea I don't have a yak or Jon boat I never fished that one unless its the same lake black creek outfitters is on

Yea I don't have a yak or Jon boat I never fished that one unless its the same lake black creek outfitters is on

no it's the bigger one back there

 

it's one of the oldest and biggest bodies of freshwater back in those parts

 

i'd venture to say it's got the biggest fish around, but yeah you need a little kayak or something to get out into the deep

Hey guys, I'm new to JAX and I want to have a fishing partener and to know about some good places to fish in.

 

BTW I live in south point area

 

thanx

Fall fishing is upon us.  Anyone had any luck.  Will start fishing the ponds on base the next couple of weeks.  Will post what I am catching them on or if I am even catching them yet!

Fall fishing is upon us. Anyone had any luck. Will start fishing the ponds on base the next couple of weeks. Will post what I am catching them on or if I am even catching them yet!

Check out the Florida Bragging Club (Novemer 2013) thread. A bunch of us FL guys have been doing this for months and it's a fun way to share our catches and info on our techniques and approach. We have a bunch of good guys over there headed by BassinLou he brings it altogether so it's organized. Check it out I'm sure you will enjoy it if you choose to participate

Yeah what he said lol

thanks for the insight, I am in.

hows it going everyone? i was wondering if anyone could share any "kid friendly" spots in the beaches/intercoastal, southside area. my son is 3 and hes itchin for fishin! places ive been to are a little steep and id like to keep him as dry as possible thx guys!

hows it going everyone? i was wondering if anyone could share any "kid friendly" spots in the beaches/intercoastal, southside area. my son is 3 and hes itchin for fishin! places ive been to are a little steep and id like to keep him as dry as possible thx guys!

 

http://www.co.st-johns.fl.us/Recreation/Parks/DavisPark.aspx

 

They have stocked ponds, been there once they are very accessable.

http://www.co.st-johns.fl.us/Recreation/Parks/DavisPark.aspx

They have stocked ponds, been there once they are very accessable.

thx for the link! we'll def. look into that park.

Anybody know of any good ponds around Jacksonville.?

hows it going everyone? i was wondering if anyone could share any "kid friendly" spots in the beaches/intercoastal, southside area. my son is 3 and hes itchin for fishin! places ive been to are a little steep and id like to keep him as dry as possible thx guys!

Try Huguenot Park in Jax Bch. 16th Ave South and A1A. Has a pier thats great for kids. I took my son there for his 1st fishing trip. Bass, catfish, and bluegill.

Try Huguenot Park in Jax Bch. 16th Ave South and A1A. Has a pier thats great for kids. I took my son there for his 1st fishing trip. Bass, catfish, and bluegill.

thx for the info tightlinesjax! we just might go tmro

Looking for a couple of fishing buddies I just moved to this area from japan I live in Mandarin

There's a nice pond on Phillips Highway off of 295 and you have to get to it from 295 and turn into it before you take the right onto phillips. I have caught many three and four pounders there

Trying to get this forum started up again here in Jax.  Caught 2(2.1lb and 1.4lb) this morning at the pond behind Publix at Beach/Kernan.  Pulled a 5lber out of there 2 weeks ago on buzz bait.  Anyone else having any luck.

No jax is dead head to lake dexter that is where all the action is in the NE lol

hey guys, I went down to the industrial park this weekend. No luck.  I tried all the ponds you circled.  I was using a plastic worm.  Any suggestions? or new places? thanks.

I haven't had any luck out there in a long time. It used to be my best spot but it's just been dead.

where would you suggest I try?

The ponds off Gran Bay pkwy near baptist south has tons of bass. Nothing to crazy but just tonight I scored about 15+ bass in 30 minutes. All the ponds are spring fed so the water is pretty clear. I was using a pumpkin seed zoom worm with a 1/8 oz weight on the head. Just reeled in quick while making the worm dance with a little pop every now and then. I know of a pond back behind the FBI building...just need a boat to get in. 10 pounders for sure

The ponds off Gran Bay pkwy near baptist south has tons of bass. Nothing to crazy but just tonight I scored about 15+ bass in 30 minutes. All the ponds are spring fed so the water is pretty clear. I was using a pumpkin seed zoom worm with a 1/8 oz weight on the head. Just reeled in quick while making the worm dance with a little pop every now and then. I know of a pond back behind the FBI building...just need a boat to get in. 10 pounders for sure

Just to clarify they are not spring fed. They are just clear retention ponds. There are a few others around. alot depends on the outlet structure and if it keeps the water moving. Small fish are typical because most these ponds down here are newer built in 2007. Biggest I got outta there was 3 pounds. But ton of little fish, fun spot I take my boys there. If your looking for bigger fish, the FBI is in the right area. North got older ponds, check out the Tinseltown area, them ponds connect with big under road culverts. Google earth it.

        Hi, I can vouch for bream in Gran Bay. I fish a few retention ponds in Mandarin, St. Augustine Rd FMA once or twice and a couple parks off San Jose Blvd. Julington creek when the boat works. Lots of great info on here. I'll be sure to share some when I find a pond to write home about.

  Are there any fishing friendly golf course's in Jax? I like to fly fish, most ponds around dont have room to cast from the bank.

Where is the pond off 295?

Is the pond behind publix still good?