February Big Bend Fishing Report
Inshore Fishing Forecast — Captain Greg DeVault’s Angling Adventures
February is one of the best-kept secrets for Big Bend Florida fishing, offering outstanding opportunities for inshore fishing, sight-fishing, redfish, speckled trout, and mixed-bag trips. Winter patterns remain strong, but warming trends and longer days create predictable fish movements and excellent catch rates for anglers fishing the tides.
If you’re looking for the best February fishing in the Big Bend region, this month delivers less boat traffic, concentrated fish, and trophy-class opportunities.
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Inshore Fishing Report — Big Bend Florida
Redfish Fishing in February
Redfish remain a primary target throughout the Big Bend in February. Cold fronts and low tides group fish tightly along:
Creek mouths
Oyster bars
Mud flats
Shorelines and troughs
This is a prime month for sight-fishing redfish, especially on clear, low-water days. Productive baits include soft plastics, gold spoons, jerkbaits, and live bait. Timing trips around moving water and warming afternoons produces the best action.
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Speckled Trout Fishing Forecast
Speckled trout fishing stays strong in February, with quality trout staging in:
Deeper potholes
Grass flats
Channels and drop-offs
Cool mornings call for slow presentations such as suspending twitch baits, jigs, and live shrimp. As water temperatures rise in the afternoon, trout become more aggressive, making paddle tails and topwater lures effective.
This is an excellent time for anglers targeting Big Bend trophy trout.
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Flounder, Black Drum & Sheepshead Bite
Flounder fishing improves as water temperatures begin to rise. Look for flounder near sandy bottoms, creek mouths, and structure using slow-dragged jigs and live bait.
Black drum and sheepshead are strong February targets around:
Oyster bars
Docks
Bridges
Rock structure
These species provide consistent action and are great options when water temperatures slow the traditional inshore bite.
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February Fishing Patterns in the Big Bend
February brings classic Big Bend winter fishing conditions, including:
North winds following cold fronts
Clear, low water
Negative and low tides
These patterns concentrate fish in potholes, troughs, and deeper creeks, creating ideal conditions for sight-fishing and technical shallow-water angling.
Warming trends between fronts often trigger fast-paced feeding windows, especially in the afternoons when water temperatures rise just a few degrees — a critical advantage for experienced local guides.
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Nearshore Fishing Opportunities — February
On calm days, nearshore Big Bend fishing can produce:
Sheepshead
Snapper
Grouper
Spanish mackerel
Spanish mackerel fishing typically improves late February as baitfish move closer to shore. This makes February a great time for nearshore and mixed-bag fishing trip.
Why February Is One of the Best Months to Fish the Big Bend
February offers anglers:
Less boat traffic in the Big Bend
Highly concentrated winter fish patterns
Prime sight-fishing conditions
Excellent redfish and speckled trout action
Trophy trout and slot redfish potential
Comfortable daytime fishing weather
For anglers searching for the best time to fish the Big Bend in Florida, February consistently ranks as one of the most productive months.
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Book a February Fishing Charter in the Big Bend
Captain Greg DeVault’s Angling Adventures
Whether you’re planning an inshore fishing charter, redfish and speckled trout trip, or a custom Big Bend fishing adventure, Captain Greg DeVault’s Angling Adventures provides professional guided trips tailored to seasonal patterns.
February charter dates are limited. Book early and experience some of the best winter and early spring fishing the Big Bend has to offer.