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Redfish, Black Drum, and Tidal Currents in St. Augustine's Fishing Report
For December 14, 2024, in St. Augustine, Florida, here’s your local fishing report:
Today, the sun rises at 7:12 AM and sets at 5:27 PM, giving you 10 hours and 14 minutes of daylight. The tidal conditions are significant, with the first high tide at 5:53 AM, a low tide at 12:17 PM, and the next high tide at 6:18 PM. The tidal coefficient is high, indicating strong tides and currents, so be prepared for active water conditions.
The recent weather has seen clearing waters after heavy rains, which is good news for fishing. Large redfish are being caught around the inlets and bridges, particularly on live finger mullet. Black drum are also biting well on live and fresh dead shrimp. Trout action is heating up as we move further into fall, so keep an eye out for those.
Mangrove snapper are still present but won’t be around for much longer as the waters cool. Remember, flounder season is closed, so be mindful of that while fishing.
For lures, topwater baits have been effective for catching redfish, especially in the early morning hours. For bait, live finger mullet and fresh dead shrimp are your best bets.
Hot spots include the inlets and bridges, where the redfish and black drum are congregating. The waters around the St. Augustine Sandbar and the Matanzas Inlet are also worth checking out.
Keep an eye on the tidal changes and adapt your fishing strategy accordingly. With the high tidal coefficient, you can expect some exciting fishing today. Happy fishing
Today, the sun rises at 7:12 AM and sets at 5:27 PM, giving you 10 hours and 14 minutes of daylight. The tidal conditions are significant, with the first high tide at 5:53 AM, a low tide at 12:17 PM, and the next high tide at 6:18 PM. The tidal coefficient is high, indicating strong tides and currents, so be prepared for active water conditions.
The recent weather has seen clearing waters after heavy rains, which is good news for fishing. Large redfish are being caught around the inlets and bridges, particularly on live finger mullet. Black drum are also biting well on live and fresh dead shrimp. Trout action is heating up as we move further into fall, so keep an eye out for those.
Mangrove snapper are still present but won’t be around for much longer as the waters cool. Remember, flounder season is closed, so be mindful of that while fishing.
For lures, topwater baits have been effective for catching redfish, especially in the early morning hours. For bait, live finger mullet and fresh dead shrimp are your best bets.
Hot spots include the inlets and bridges, where the redfish and black drum are congregating. The waters around the St. Augustine Sandbar and the Matanzas Inlet are also worth checking out.
Keep an eye on the tidal changes and adapt your fishing strategy accordingly. With the high tidal coefficient, you can expect some exciting fishing today. Happy fishing
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By Quiet. PleaseFor December 14, 2024, in St. Augustine, Florida, here’s your local fishing report:
Today, the sun rises at 7:12 AM and sets at 5:27 PM, giving you 10 hours and 14 minutes of daylight. The tidal conditions are significant, with the first high tide at 5:53 AM, a low tide at 12:17 PM, and the next high tide at 6:18 PM. The tidal coefficient is high, indicating strong tides and currents, so be prepared for active water conditions.
The recent weather has seen clearing waters after heavy rains, which is good news for fishing. Large redfish are being caught around the inlets and bridges, particularly on live finger mullet. Black drum are also biting well on live and fresh dead shrimp. Trout action is heating up as we move further into fall, so keep an eye out for those.
Mangrove snapper are still present but won’t be around for much longer as the waters cool. Remember, flounder season is closed, so be mindful of that while fishing.
For lures, topwater baits have been effective for catching redfish, especially in the early morning hours. For bait, live finger mullet and fresh dead shrimp are your best bets.
Hot spots include the inlets and bridges, where the redfish and black drum are congregating. The waters around the St. Augustine Sandbar and the Matanzas Inlet are also worth checking out.
Keep an eye on the tidal changes and adapt your fishing strategy accordingly. With the high tidal coefficient, you can expect some exciting fishing today. Happy fishing
Today, the sun rises at 7:12 AM and sets at 5:27 PM, giving you 10 hours and 14 minutes of daylight. The tidal conditions are significant, with the first high tide at 5:53 AM, a low tide at 12:17 PM, and the next high tide at 6:18 PM. The tidal coefficient is high, indicating strong tides and currents, so be prepared for active water conditions.
The recent weather has seen clearing waters after heavy rains, which is good news for fishing. Large redfish are being caught around the inlets and bridges, particularly on live finger mullet. Black drum are also biting well on live and fresh dead shrimp. Trout action is heating up as we move further into fall, so keep an eye out for those.
Mangrove snapper are still present but won’t be around for much longer as the waters cool. Remember, flounder season is closed, so be mindful of that while fishing.
For lures, topwater baits have been effective for catching redfish, especially in the early morning hours. For bait, live finger mullet and fresh dead shrimp are your best bets.
Hot spots include the inlets and bridges, where the redfish and black drum are congregating. The waters around the St. Augustine Sandbar and the Matanzas Inlet are also worth checking out.
Keep an eye on the tidal changes and adapt your fishing strategy accordingly. With the high tidal coefficient, you can expect some exciting fishing today. Happy fishing