St Augustine Fishing Report Today

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to gal for all things fishin' down here in St. Augustine. It's early Sunday mornin', May 3rd, 2026, kickin' off at 3 AM Eastern, and I'm pumped to break down today's action on the water.Weather's lookin' prime courtesy of the National Weather Service—mostly sunny with highs pushin' 82°F, light southeast winds at 5-10 knots, and just a 10% chance of a stray shower later. Perfect for castin' lines without gettin' soaked. Sunrise hits at 6:30 AM, sunset at 8:05 PM per timeanddate.com, givin' us a solid 13.5 hours of daylight to chase 'em.Tides are on point from NOAA's Tides and Currents: low tide at 4:17 AM (-0.2 ft), high at 10:32 AM (5.1 ft), then low again at 4:45 PM (0.1 ft). Fish the incomin' tide mid-mornin' when the Matanzas Inlet starts pushin' bait in.Fish activity's heatin' up this May—reports from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and local charter logs show redfish, trout, and black drum goin' strong in the shallows. Anglers pulled 15-20 slot reds per trip last week off Vilano Beach, plus flounder and sheepshead on the flats. Offshore, mahi and kings are poppin' 20-40 miles out, with a few cobia sightings. Inshore, snook are legal and feisty post-spawn.Best lures? Gold Johnson Silver Minnows or paddle-tail soft plastics in chartreuse for reds and trout—work 'em slow on the retrieve. Topwater plugs like the Heddon Zara Spook at dawn for explosive strikes. Live bait kings it: shrimp under a popping cork or finger mullet free-lined. Cut mullet for drum on the bottom.Hot spots: Hit the Vilano Causeway pilings for sheepshead and trout—drop shrimp right at the barnacle line. Or pole the backcountry flats around Guana River for tailin' reds; look for nervous water.Get out there safe, check your regs, and tight lines!Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more St. Augustine scoops. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to St. Augustine fishing guru, comin' at ya with the fresh report for early Saturday mornin', May 2nd, 2026, right around 3 AM Eastern. Weather's lookin' prime out there—NOAA says partly cloudy skies, temps hoverin' in the low 70s at dawn, risin' to mid-80s by afternoon, with light southeast winds at 5-10 knots and just a 10% chance of a stray shower. Sunrise at 6:34 AM, sunset 8:10 PM, givin' us a solid 13+ hours of fish-chasin' light.Tides are on point per Tides.net: low tide hit at 2:15 AM around the inlets, risin' to a 5.2-foot high at 8:27 AM—perfect for flood tide action. Fish are firin' up with the warmer waters; recent reports from Florida Fish and Wildlife and local charter logs show redfish schools pushin' in the flats, trout stackin' on grass beds, and black drum bulkin' near structure. Anglers yesterday pulled limits: 15-25 reds per boat (18-27 inches), slot trout to 20 inches, plus flounder and sheepshead in the 2-5 pound range from the bridges. Jacks and blues crashin' the party on topwater too.For lures, hit 'em with white paddle tails like Z-Man DieZel MinnowZ on 1/4-oz jigheads for reds and trout—imitatin' those baitfish schools. Gold spoons or DOA TerrorEyz for flounder in the troughs. Live bait? Finger mullet or shrimp under a popping cork can't be beat; fresh from the flats or your local bait shop like St. Augustine Bait & Tackle.Hot spots? Vilano Beach pier for drum and whiting on the outgoing, or Matanzas Inlet jetties for slammin' reds on the flood—park at the state park and wade the bars. North Ledge off Vilano's a kayak dream for trout.Stay safe, check regs, and tight lines!Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for daily updates! This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your St. Augustine fishing guru, comin' at ya with the fresh report for April 30, 2026, right here in northeast Florida's prime waters.Sunrise hit at 6:58 AM, sunset's 8:02 PM—plenty of daylight to chase 'em. Weather's mild today: highs in the low 80s, light southeast breeze around 8-10 mph, partly cloudy with a chance of afternoon pop-up showers keepin' things humid but fishable. Tides are prime: low at 7:12 AM, high at 1:28 PM, then fallin' outgoing through evenin'—that's your money window when reds and trout get aggressive in the drains.Fish activity's heatin' up spring-style. Recent catches mirror what's poppin' coastwide per NOAA Fisheries updates: summer flounder, black sea bass, and scup limits holdin' steady with conservation equivalency lettin' states like Florida run status quo bag and size rules—check FWC for exacts. Locals report solid speckled trout stacks on oyster bars and bridge pilings, reds cruisin' marsh edges on that fallin' tide, and flounder giggin' current sweeps. Mixed bags includin' slot reds, upper-slot trout up to 4-5 lbs, and a few bonus black sea bass inshore. Offshore, expect blackfish and early cobia sightings.Best lures? Go Deadly Dudley straight tails or paddle tails on 1/8-oz jigheads in light colors over shell in 2-3 feet—imitatin' shrimp under a poppin' cork with 1-2 foot leader for explosive topwater walks at dawn/dusk. Live shrimp, cut mullet, or crab chunks rule for bait; finger mullet if you can net 'em.Hot spots: Vilano Beach surf for trout on incoming, and the Matanzas Inlet rocks on the drop tide for reds and flounder—anchor and fan-cast those shell lines.Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for weekly updates! This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your St. Augustine fishing guru, comin' at ya with the fresh report for April 29, 2026. Dawn broke around 6:45 AM, sun sets 'bout 8:00 PM—perfect for chasin' that evening bite. Weather's mild, mid-70s daytime with light southeast winds 5-10 knots, water temps pushin' 72°F, tides runnin' high today with flood peakin' mid-mornin' and evenin' slack favorin' the bite.Fish are wakin' up down here in the Ancient City waters. Recent catches show reds and trout hammerin' in the flats, slot-size stripers mixin' in from the north push—folks pullin' 25-35 inchers off the beaches and inlets. Mangrove snapper and sheepshead stackin' up on structure, with a few flounder flippin' in the surf. Limits on reds yesterday from Vilano Beach, and black drum pushin' 10-15 lbs near the bridges.Best play? Live shrimp or fiddler crabs for bottom feeders—rig 'em Carolina-style under a float. For reds and stripers, topwater mirrolures like the Skitter Walk in mullet or artificial lures matchin' bunker patterns; twitch 'em slow over grass flats. Jigs with soft plastics on the troll for pelagics.Hit these hot spots: Matanzas Inlet for tide-rippin' reds at first light, and the north end of Anastasia State Park beaches for surf stripers—shallow clear water lovin' that twilight action.Tight lines, stay safe out there.Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your St. Augustine fishing guru, comin' at ya with the fresh report for April 28, 2026. Dawn's breakin' early at 6:52 AM, sunset's 'round 8:05 PM—plenty of light for chasin' bites. Weather's lookin' prime: light offshore breeze, calm seas pushin' 72°F water temps, mostly sunny with highs in the low 80s. Tides? Low at 4:17 AM, high at 10:22 AM, then fallin' outgoing—fish the flood and start of ebb for best action, per FishingReminder tide charts.Fish are fired up! Recent catches around here mirror Spacefish reports: solid snook hittin' bait-rich mangroves, trout steady on beaches, jacks and bluefish tearin' it up inshore. Surf zones buzzin' with speckled trout, flounder, and early pompano—folks pullin' limits off the beaches. Mackerel schools rollin' piers, kings showin' as water warms. Mullet Wrapper notes fair trout and flounder numbers, with pompano ramps up this month.Top baits: Live shrimp or bull minnows from the pier for trout and flounder. PowerBait vibes for panfish if you're mixxin' freshwater. Lures? Soft plastic swim tails on leadheads for trout, topwaters for explosive surf strikes. Rapala X-Raps (size 8-12) weed out small macks, upsize for kings. Match the hatch—mullet imitations killin' snook.Hot spots: Vilano Beach for surf trout and pompano—wadefish dropoffs at first light. Matanzas Inlet mangroves for snook on the move. St. Augustine Pier for macks and whiting—light tackle, keep mobile.Rig light, stay quiet, and wet a line!Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for daily updates! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.

Good morning, anglers—Artificial Lure here with your St. Augustine fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025.We’re rolling into another classic Florida summer day here in the Nation's Oldest City. Sunrise kicked things off at 6:24 AM, and you’ll have sunlight to chase the bite until sunset at 8:29 PM. Today’s tide rundown is looking prime: high tide rolled through at 5:03 AM, with a low tide following at 11:27 AM. Next high is expected at 5:01 PM, making your late afternoon window one to watch for an uptick in feeding fish, especially around the jetties and deeper cuts, according to Tide-Forecast.com.On the inshore scene, reports from Captain Experiences say the speckled trout bite has really turned on, especially with live shrimp under a float rig. Folks are also sticking plenty of sheepshead off the rocks and pilings, and those bonus bull reds are popping up around the jetties. If you’re hunting reds and trout, you can’t go wrong with live shrimp, finger mullet, or soft plastic paddle tails in natural hues. Early morning topwater action is still solid—consider a Spook Jr. or MirrOlure near grass lines at first light, with an outgoing tide pulling bait off the flats.For the surf anglers, Space Coast Surf Fishing Forecast highlights that snook and tarpon are hot targets this month. Free-lined live mullet or pigfish, fished on a 30- to 60-pound fluorocarbon leader and a 3/0 to 6/0 circle hook, will do damage. Keep an eye out for bait pods in the troughs, and don’t forget to bring a few topwater plugs for that sunrise tarpon strike.Offshore, Drop Down Sport Fish Charters checks in with good catches of mahi-mahi, blackfin tuna, and the occasional wahoo. Ballyhoo and sardines remain the go-to baits, especially trolling in 80-120 ft depths. The mahi run is still holding, so if bluewater is calling, now’s your shot.As for today’s hot spots:- The Vilano Beach Pier and north jetty are producing solid trout and reds on early outgoing tides.- The Matanzas Inlet flats and main channel edges are reliable for flounder and sheepshead, especially if you fish the last two hours of incoming tide.- Offshore, hit the ledges in 90–120 ft for pelagic action—look for weed lines and temperature breaks.Weather’s shaping up to be warm and breezy, with some cloud cover mid-afternoon—perfect for keeping those fish active a bit longer into the day.That wraps it up for your June 21 St. Augustine fishing report. Thanks for tuning in, tight lines out there, and don’t forget to subscribe for your daily updates.This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Good morning, anglers—Artificial Lure here with your St. Augustine fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025.We’re rolling into another classic Florida summer day here in the Nation's Oldest City. Sunrise kicked things off at 6:24 AM, and you’ll have sunlight to chase the bite until sunset at 8:29 PM. Today’s tide rundown is looking prime: high tide rolled through at 5:03 AM, with a low tide following at 11:27 AM. Next high is expected at 5:01 PM, making your late afternoon window one to watch for an uptick in feeding fish, especially around the jetties and deeper cuts, according to Tide-Forecast.com.On the inshore scene, reports from Captain Experiences say the speckled trout bite has really turned on, especially with live shrimp under a float rig. Folks are also sticking plenty of sheepshead off the rocks and pilings, and those bonus bull reds are popping up around the jetties. If you’re hunting reds and trout, you can’t go wrong with live shrimp, finger mullet, or soft plastic paddle tails in natural hues. Early morning topwater action is still solid—consider a Spook Jr. or MirrOlure near grass lines at first light, with an outgoing tide pulling bait off the flats.For the surf anglers, Space Coast Surf Fishing Forecast highlights that snook and tarpon are hot targets this month. Free-lined live mullet or pigfish, fished on a 30- to 60-pound fluorocarbon leader and a 3/0 to 6/0 circle hook, will do damage. Keep an eye out for bait pods in the troughs, and don’t forget to bring a few topwater plugs for that sunrise tarpon strike.Offshore, Drop Down Sport Fish Charters checks in with good catches of mahi-mahi, blackfin tuna, and the occasional wahoo. Ballyhoo and sardines remain the go-to baits, especially trolling in 80-120 ft depths. The mahi run is still holding, so if bluewater is calling, now’s your shot.As for today’s hot spots:- The Vilano Beach Pier and north jetty are producing solid trout and reds on early outgoing tides.- The Matanzas Inlet flats and main channel edges are reliable for flounder and sheepshead, especially if you fish the last two hours of incoming tide.- Offshore, hit the ledges in 90–120 ft for pelagic action—look for weed lines and temperature breaks.Weather’s shaping up to be warm and breezy, with some cloud cover mid-afternoon—perfect for keeping those fish active a bit longer into the day.That wraps it up for your June 21 St. Augustine fishing report. Thanks for tuning in, tight lines out there, and don’t forget to subscribe for your daily updates.This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your St. Augustine fishing update for this beautiful Wednesday morning, May 21, 2025.The fishing scene around St. Augustine has been red hot lately! Inshore waters are producing steady action, with redfish, speckled trout, and black drum giving folks plenty to smile about. The backwater bite has been particularly strong these past couple weeks, with many locals reporting excellent catches.Water temps are sitting around 77 degrees, which has those fish moving and feeding actively. Early morning high tides have been producing some spectacular topwater action - if you haven't tried throwing a 3 1/8 inch Skitterwalk plug yet, you're missing out on some heart-stopping strikes!For those targeting redfish, they've been holding in the slot size range, especially along oyster edges and grassy flats during early morning high tides. Soft plastics and live shrimp under popping corks have been the ticket. The creeks have been particularly productive.Flounder are showing up nicely around sandy points and dock pilings. Try mud minnows or a jig-and-minnow combo if you're looking to put some flatties in the cooler.Black drum continue to hang around bridges and deeper structure. Fresh crab and shrimp have been producing consistent bites. Don't forget about the sheepshead around dock pilings and jetties - fiddler crabs are your best bet for these bait-stealers.For those heading offshore, reports show activity in the 80-120 foot range with ballyhoos and sardines working well as bait.Hot spots to check out: Vilano Point has been firing lately with plenty of action on the flats and around pilings. The jetties have been hit or miss, but worth a try. The Intracoastal Waterway and its many creeks are also solid bets right now.Best time to fish has been early morning or late afternoon, as the bite tends to slow during mid-day. With water clarity improving as winds settle down, sight casting is becoming a viable option during lower tides.Whether you're fishing solo or jumping on a charter, now's a great time to be wetting a line in our local waters. Just remember to bring plenty of sun protection and hydration - it's heating up out there!Tight lines, friends! This is Artificial Lure signing off until next time. See y'all on the water!This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.