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Sizzling Spring Bite in St. Augustine: Top Spots and Tactics for Trout, Reds, and More
This is Artificial Lure reporting from St. Augustine with your up-to-date fishing report for Sunday, April 20th, 2025.
We’re waking up to classic spring conditions this morning. The sunrise showed around 6:51 am, and sunset will be about 7:53 pm, giving us a long window to get lines wet. The weather is looking mild with mostly clear skies and a light breeze—ideal for both inshore and nearshore action.
Tides today are moving nicely for anglers. Low tide hit around 7:20 am, so the water will push in through the morning, peaking at high tide near 1:40 pm. These moving tides are just right for active fish and better chances at a solid bite.
The inshore scene has been on fire lately. Reports from the river and jetties say speckled trout are being caught steady, with live shrimp being the go-to bait. Folks working the float rigs are also picking up bonus bull reds, so keep your drag set right. Sheepshead continue to show, especially around the bridge pilings and rocky spots near the inlet.
Offshore and nearshore, cobia and wahoo have made a showing for those venturing a little farther out. Boat anglers trolling with large diving plugs and bucktails are seeing action, and there’s been chatter about some quality redfish and trout closer to the beaches as well.
As for bait, live shrimp and mud minnows are your best bets for inshore. If you’re a fan of artificials, paddle tails like the Saltwater Assassin Lil Boss on a quarter-ounce jighead get the job done. For the bigger reds and drum tucked back in the deeper creek holes, pitch your bait deep when the tide is low and look for moving water near structure or drains into the ICW.
Recent trips have been productive, with some reports of boats landing upwards of 100 fish in a good session. Redfish are schooling up on the flats during lower tides, while trout are feeding along the ICW banks. Flounder and black drum are hanging a little deeper in the creeks.
Hot spots worth checking out include the Vilano Bridge area, the Matanzas Inlet, and the flats along Guana River. The jetties at the St. Augustine Inlet are always worth a look if the wind is down and the tide is right.
All in all, it’s prime time to get out and fish. The spring bite is here, the waters are alive, and whether you’re after a mess of trout or chasing a bull red, St. Augustine’s got something for every angler today. Tight lines and see you on the water.
We’re waking up to classic spring conditions this morning. The sunrise showed around 6:51 am, and sunset will be about 7:53 pm, giving us a long window to get lines wet. The weather is looking mild with mostly clear skies and a light breeze—ideal for both inshore and nearshore action.
Tides today are moving nicely for anglers. Low tide hit around 7:20 am, so the water will push in through the morning, peaking at high tide near 1:40 pm. These moving tides are just right for active fish and better chances at a solid bite.
The inshore scene has been on fire lately. Reports from the river and jetties say speckled trout are being caught steady, with live shrimp being the go-to bait. Folks working the float rigs are also picking up bonus bull reds, so keep your drag set right. Sheepshead continue to show, especially around the bridge pilings and rocky spots near the inlet.
Offshore and nearshore, cobia and wahoo have made a showing for those venturing a little farther out. Boat anglers trolling with large diving plugs and bucktails are seeing action, and there’s been chatter about some quality redfish and trout closer to the beaches as well.
As for bait, live shrimp and mud minnows are your best bets for inshore. If you’re a fan of artificials, paddle tails like the Saltwater Assassin Lil Boss on a quarter-ounce jighead get the job done. For the bigger reds and drum tucked back in the deeper creek holes, pitch your bait deep when the tide is low and look for moving water near structure or drains into the ICW.
Recent trips have been productive, with some reports of boats landing upwards of 100 fish in a good session. Redfish are schooling up on the flats during lower tides, while trout are feeding along the ICW banks. Flounder and black drum are hanging a little deeper in the creeks.
Hot spots worth checking out include the Vilano Bridge area, the Matanzas Inlet, and the flats along Guana River. The jetties at the St. Augustine Inlet are always worth a look if the wind is down and the tide is right.
All in all, it’s prime time to get out and fish. The spring bite is here, the waters are alive, and whether you’re after a mess of trout or chasing a bull red, St. Augustine’s got something for every angler today. Tight lines and see you on the water.
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By Quiet. PleaseThis is Artificial Lure reporting from St. Augustine with your up-to-date fishing report for Sunday, April 20th, 2025.
We’re waking up to classic spring conditions this morning. The sunrise showed around 6:51 am, and sunset will be about 7:53 pm, giving us a long window to get lines wet. The weather is looking mild with mostly clear skies and a light breeze—ideal for both inshore and nearshore action.
Tides today are moving nicely for anglers. Low tide hit around 7:20 am, so the water will push in through the morning, peaking at high tide near 1:40 pm. These moving tides are just right for active fish and better chances at a solid bite.
The inshore scene has been on fire lately. Reports from the river and jetties say speckled trout are being caught steady, with live shrimp being the go-to bait. Folks working the float rigs are also picking up bonus bull reds, so keep your drag set right. Sheepshead continue to show, especially around the bridge pilings and rocky spots near the inlet.
Offshore and nearshore, cobia and wahoo have made a showing for those venturing a little farther out. Boat anglers trolling with large diving plugs and bucktails are seeing action, and there’s been chatter about some quality redfish and trout closer to the beaches as well.
As for bait, live shrimp and mud minnows are your best bets for inshore. If you’re a fan of artificials, paddle tails like the Saltwater Assassin Lil Boss on a quarter-ounce jighead get the job done. For the bigger reds and drum tucked back in the deeper creek holes, pitch your bait deep when the tide is low and look for moving water near structure or drains into the ICW.
Recent trips have been productive, with some reports of boats landing upwards of 100 fish in a good session. Redfish are schooling up on the flats during lower tides, while trout are feeding along the ICW banks. Flounder and black drum are hanging a little deeper in the creeks.
Hot spots worth checking out include the Vilano Bridge area, the Matanzas Inlet, and the flats along Guana River. The jetties at the St. Augustine Inlet are always worth a look if the wind is down and the tide is right.
All in all, it’s prime time to get out and fish. The spring bite is here, the waters are alive, and whether you’re after a mess of trout or chasing a bull red, St. Augustine’s got something for every angler today. Tight lines and see you on the water.
We’re waking up to classic spring conditions this morning. The sunrise showed around 6:51 am, and sunset will be about 7:53 pm, giving us a long window to get lines wet. The weather is looking mild with mostly clear skies and a light breeze—ideal for both inshore and nearshore action.
Tides today are moving nicely for anglers. Low tide hit around 7:20 am, so the water will push in through the morning, peaking at high tide near 1:40 pm. These moving tides are just right for active fish and better chances at a solid bite.
The inshore scene has been on fire lately. Reports from the river and jetties say speckled trout are being caught steady, with live shrimp being the go-to bait. Folks working the float rigs are also picking up bonus bull reds, so keep your drag set right. Sheepshead continue to show, especially around the bridge pilings and rocky spots near the inlet.
Offshore and nearshore, cobia and wahoo have made a showing for those venturing a little farther out. Boat anglers trolling with large diving plugs and bucktails are seeing action, and there’s been chatter about some quality redfish and trout closer to the beaches as well.
As for bait, live shrimp and mud minnows are your best bets for inshore. If you’re a fan of artificials, paddle tails like the Saltwater Assassin Lil Boss on a quarter-ounce jighead get the job done. For the bigger reds and drum tucked back in the deeper creek holes, pitch your bait deep when the tide is low and look for moving water near structure or drains into the ICW.
Recent trips have been productive, with some reports of boats landing upwards of 100 fish in a good session. Redfish are schooling up on the flats during lower tides, while trout are feeding along the ICW banks. Flounder and black drum are hanging a little deeper in the creeks.
Hot spots worth checking out include the Vilano Bridge area, the Matanzas Inlet, and the flats along Guana River. The jetties at the St. Augustine Inlet are always worth a look if the wind is down and the tide is right.
All in all, it’s prime time to get out and fish. The spring bite is here, the waters are alive, and whether you’re after a mess of trout or chasing a bull red, St. Augustine’s got something for every angler today. Tight lines and see you on the water.