Jacks
Jack Crevalle Fishing in Florida
Brawling, schooling jacks of Florida and the Gulf coast that crash bait and fight to the end.
- Waters
- 2
- State
- Florida
- Water
- Saltwater
- Methods
- Fly, Spin & Bait
Best Months in Florida: May to Oct
Licenses & Regulations
Most anglers need a Florida fishing license; age cutoffs and exemptions are set by the state. Seasons, limits, and tackle rules vary by water, so check current regulations before you go.
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Best Flies, Lures & Bait for Jack Crevalle
3 picks for October.
EP Baitfish #2/0-2
FlyStreamer
Shop This FlyWalking Topwater 4 to 5 in
LureTopwater
Shop This LureLive Pinfish and Mullet 3 to 6 in
BaitLive Bait
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Rod & Reel
Jack Crevalle Setup
Fly
9 ft 9 or 10 wt rod, intermediate line, 30 lb leader, big poppers and baitfish flies.
Spin / Cast
7 ft medium-heavy spinning rod, 5000 reel, 30 lb braid, topwater plugs.
Florida
Where to Catch Jack Crevalle
Saltwater & Coast · Florida
Jupiter Inlet
The inlet joining the Loxahatchee River and the Intracoastal to the ocean, with a south jetty at Jupiter Beach Park fished for snook, bluefish, sheepshead, and jacks.
Snook · Bluefish · Sheepshead
Saltwater & Coast · Florida
Tampa Bay
The biggest bay system in the state. Speckled trout, redfish, and jack crevalle.
Speckled Trout · Redfish · Jack Crevalle
Florida
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Recommended
Gear for Jack Crevalle
Fly Rods
Orvis Clearwater 9 ft 10 wt Fly Rod
Backbone for big flies, heavy wind, and fish that run into the backing.
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Penn Battle III Spinning Reel
A metal-bodied reel built to survive saltwater and big runs.
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