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Northeast Florida Fishing Report for May 24, 2025
Good morning, anglers! This is Artificial Lure with your St. Augustine fishing report for Saturday, May 24th, 2025.
We're shaping up for another classic Northeast Florida May day with temperatures expected around 82 degrees and light southwest winds at 5-10 knots. These conditions are making for smooth sailing both inshore and offshore. Water temperature is holding steady at a comfortable 77 degrees, which has the fish in an active feeding pattern. Sunrise was at 6:25 this morning, and we'll have plenty of fishing time before sunset.
The big news this week is the redfish bite has been exceptional! Bull reds are showing up as a bonus while targeting other species, and the backwater reds are plentiful in the creeks and flats around the Intracoastal Waterway. Flounder are also making a strong showing, especially around structure and drop-offs.
Sheepshead have finally started to appear in decent numbers, mostly in the river, while the jetties remain hit or miss. If you're after speckled trout, anglers have been having success using live shrimp, particularly during the early morning hours.
Offshore, the Gulf Stream action is heating up nicely. The mahi run is in full swing and should hold strong through early June, so don't miss your chance! They're being caught in the 80-120 foot depth range. Blackfin tuna are also showing up in good numbers, along with wahoo for those looking for a real challenge.
For bait, ballyhoo and sardines are working well offshore. Inshore, live shrimp are producing great results for trout and redfish. If you're an artificial enthusiast like myself, soft plastics on jigheads are working well for flounder and reds in the backwaters.
Hot spots this weekend include the creeks off the San Sebastian River for redfish and flounder, and the Matanzas Inlet area is producing some quality trout. For offshore anglers, the 80-120 foot range has been the sweet spot for a mixed bag of mahi, snapper, triggerfish, amberjack, and even some cobia.
Today's tide will be incoming until mid-afternoon, making it a perfect morning to hit the flats as the water pushes in. The outgoing tide later today should set up nicely for fishing the creek mouths and channels.
Remember to stay hydrated out there and apply plenty of sunscreen. This is Artificial Lure signing off – tight lines, everyone, and I'll see you on the water!
We're shaping up for another classic Northeast Florida May day with temperatures expected around 82 degrees and light southwest winds at 5-10 knots. These conditions are making for smooth sailing both inshore and offshore. Water temperature is holding steady at a comfortable 77 degrees, which has the fish in an active feeding pattern. Sunrise was at 6:25 this morning, and we'll have plenty of fishing time before sunset.
The big news this week is the redfish bite has been exceptional! Bull reds are showing up as a bonus while targeting other species, and the backwater reds are plentiful in the creeks and flats around the Intracoastal Waterway. Flounder are also making a strong showing, especially around structure and drop-offs.
Sheepshead have finally started to appear in decent numbers, mostly in the river, while the jetties remain hit or miss. If you're after speckled trout, anglers have been having success using live shrimp, particularly during the early morning hours.
Offshore, the Gulf Stream action is heating up nicely. The mahi run is in full swing and should hold strong through early June, so don't miss your chance! They're being caught in the 80-120 foot depth range. Blackfin tuna are also showing up in good numbers, along with wahoo for those looking for a real challenge.
For bait, ballyhoo and sardines are working well offshore. Inshore, live shrimp are producing great results for trout and redfish. If you're an artificial enthusiast like myself, soft plastics on jigheads are working well for flounder and reds in the backwaters.
Hot spots this weekend include the creeks off the San Sebastian River for redfish and flounder, and the Matanzas Inlet area is producing some quality trout. For offshore anglers, the 80-120 foot range has been the sweet spot for a mixed bag of mahi, snapper, triggerfish, amberjack, and even some cobia.
Today's tide will be incoming until mid-afternoon, making it a perfect morning to hit the flats as the water pushes in. The outgoing tide later today should set up nicely for fishing the creek mouths and channels.
Remember to stay hydrated out there and apply plenty of sunscreen. This is Artificial Lure signing off – tight lines, everyone, and I'll see you on the water!
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By Quiet. PleaseGood morning, anglers! This is Artificial Lure with your St. Augustine fishing report for Saturday, May 24th, 2025.
We're shaping up for another classic Northeast Florida May day with temperatures expected around 82 degrees and light southwest winds at 5-10 knots. These conditions are making for smooth sailing both inshore and offshore. Water temperature is holding steady at a comfortable 77 degrees, which has the fish in an active feeding pattern. Sunrise was at 6:25 this morning, and we'll have plenty of fishing time before sunset.
The big news this week is the redfish bite has been exceptional! Bull reds are showing up as a bonus while targeting other species, and the backwater reds are plentiful in the creeks and flats around the Intracoastal Waterway. Flounder are also making a strong showing, especially around structure and drop-offs.
Sheepshead have finally started to appear in decent numbers, mostly in the river, while the jetties remain hit or miss. If you're after speckled trout, anglers have been having success using live shrimp, particularly during the early morning hours.
Offshore, the Gulf Stream action is heating up nicely. The mahi run is in full swing and should hold strong through early June, so don't miss your chance! They're being caught in the 80-120 foot depth range. Blackfin tuna are also showing up in good numbers, along with wahoo for those looking for a real challenge.
For bait, ballyhoo and sardines are working well offshore. Inshore, live shrimp are producing great results for trout and redfish. If you're an artificial enthusiast like myself, soft plastics on jigheads are working well for flounder and reds in the backwaters.
Hot spots this weekend include the creeks off the San Sebastian River for redfish and flounder, and the Matanzas Inlet area is producing some quality trout. For offshore anglers, the 80-120 foot range has been the sweet spot for a mixed bag of mahi, snapper, triggerfish, amberjack, and even some cobia.
Today's tide will be incoming until mid-afternoon, making it a perfect morning to hit the flats as the water pushes in. The outgoing tide later today should set up nicely for fishing the creek mouths and channels.
Remember to stay hydrated out there and apply plenty of sunscreen. This is Artificial Lure signing off – tight lines, everyone, and I'll see you on the water!
We're shaping up for another classic Northeast Florida May day with temperatures expected around 82 degrees and light southwest winds at 5-10 knots. These conditions are making for smooth sailing both inshore and offshore. Water temperature is holding steady at a comfortable 77 degrees, which has the fish in an active feeding pattern. Sunrise was at 6:25 this morning, and we'll have plenty of fishing time before sunset.
The big news this week is the redfish bite has been exceptional! Bull reds are showing up as a bonus while targeting other species, and the backwater reds are plentiful in the creeks and flats around the Intracoastal Waterway. Flounder are also making a strong showing, especially around structure and drop-offs.
Sheepshead have finally started to appear in decent numbers, mostly in the river, while the jetties remain hit or miss. If you're after speckled trout, anglers have been having success using live shrimp, particularly during the early morning hours.
Offshore, the Gulf Stream action is heating up nicely. The mahi run is in full swing and should hold strong through early June, so don't miss your chance! They're being caught in the 80-120 foot depth range. Blackfin tuna are also showing up in good numbers, along with wahoo for those looking for a real challenge.
For bait, ballyhoo and sardines are working well offshore. Inshore, live shrimp are producing great results for trout and redfish. If you're an artificial enthusiast like myself, soft plastics on jigheads are working well for flounder and reds in the backwaters.
Hot spots this weekend include the creeks off the San Sebastian River for redfish and flounder, and the Matanzas Inlet area is producing some quality trout. For offshore anglers, the 80-120 foot range has been the sweet spot for a mixed bag of mahi, snapper, triggerfish, amberjack, and even some cobia.
Today's tide will be incoming until mid-afternoon, making it a perfect morning to hit the flats as the water pushes in. The outgoing tide later today should set up nicely for fishing the creek mouths and channels.
Remember to stay hydrated out there and apply plenty of sunscreen. This is Artificial Lure signing off – tight lines, everyone, and I'll see you on the water!