# St. Augustine Fishing Report - June 6, 2025

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your morning fishing update for beautiful St. Augustine.

It's shaping up to be a fantastic day on the water! We've got high tide coming in at 5:29 AM and low tide at 11:54 AM, so plan your trips accordingly. Water temperature is sitting at a comfortable 77 degrees - perfect for bringing in the big ones.

The inshore bite has been fire this week! Speckled trout are absolutely crushing live shrimp right now, especially on float rigs. Several folks reported bonus bull redfish while targeting trout - talk about a welcome surprise! These reds have been putting up quite a fight in the river systems.

Sheepshead fishing remains steady around the jetties, though it's been a bit hit or miss depending on the day. If you're heading that way, bring some fiddler crabs or live shrimp and you should do alright.

For you offshore enthusiasts, the Gulf Stream action is heating up something fierce! The mahi-mahi run is in full swing and should hold strong through early June. These beauties have been showing up in the 80-120 foot depths. Blackfin tuna are also making a strong appearance, and let me tell you - nothing beats fresh sushi or seared tuna after a day on the water.

Don't forget about those speed demons - wahoo are on the prowl! These toothy torpedoes are giving anglers blistering runs and explosive strikes, especially on high-speed trolled lures or deep-set ballyhoo rigs.

As for hot spots, try focusing around the Intracoastal Waterway creeks and backcountry estuaries for inshore action. The river has been more productive than the jetties lately for trout. If you're heading offshore, the 80-120 foot depths have been the sweet spot for pelagics.

Bait-wise, live shrimp has been the ticket for inshore species. For those heading out deep, ballyhoo and sardines are producing well. If you're throwing artificials, the trout have been responding nicely to float rigs.

Quick tip for you surf anglers - the "big fish" species are getting more active as summer temperatures take hold. Snook, tarpon, and sharks are all on the prowl near the beach. Look for concentrations of bait and clean water for the best action.

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# Artificial Lure's St. Augustine Fishing Report for June 1, 2025

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Sunday morning fishing report for beautiful St. Augustine.

The sun rose about an hour and a half ago, and we're looking at high tide that hit at 1:21 AM measuring 4.72 feet. If you're heading out today, you'll be fishing a falling tide through most of the morning.

Offshore action is absolutely on fire right now! The Gulf Stream is heating up with a strong mahi run that should continue through early June. These beautiful fish have been running alongside some nice blackfin tuna. Water temps are sitting around 77 degrees, and the best action has been in the 80-120 foot depth range. For you deep water enthusiasts, don't miss out on the wahoo that are prowling out there too - these speed demons are hitting high-speed trolled lures and deep-set ballyhoo rigs. Fresh ballyhoo and sardines have been the baits of choice for the offshore crowd.

Inshore, the river fishing has been consistent with some excellent speckled trout catches on live shrimp. Bonus bull reds have been surprising anglers while float rig fishing. If you're targeting the jetties, it's been hit or miss lately, but sheepshead are still in the mix.

For you freshwater folks, it's prime time for panfish! Bluegill, crappie, and catfish are all active in the St. Johns River. Small jigs, worms, and crickets near structure will get you into the panfish, especially during early morning or late evening. For catfish, try chicken livers or cut bait near the bottom after dark.

Surf fishing is ramping up nicely as we enter June. The big three - snook, tarpon, and sharks - are becoming more active with the summer water temps. Look for clean water and concentrations of bait for the best action. Live mullet, pig fish, mojarra, and shrimp fished free-lined or with a small split shot are your best bets. For tackle, circle hooks from 3/0 to 6/0 paired with 30-60 pound fluorocarbon leader will do the trick.

Hot spots this week: The Matanzas Inlet has been producing some quality fish on moving tides, and Crescent Beach has seen good pompano action. Don't overlook the ICW bridges – they're holding nice mangrove snapper right now.

And don't forget, the Old City Elite Kingfish Tournament is coming up June 5-9, so get your practice in now!

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Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your St. Augustine fishing report for Saturday, May 31, 2025.

## Today's Conditions

The sun rose at 6:25 AM and will set at 8:21 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with. Tide-wise, we've got a low tide at 6:58 AM measuring just 0.11 feet, followed by a high tide at 12:59 PM hitting 4.13 feet. We'll finish the day with another low tide at 7:04 PM at 0.29 feet. These extreme tide swings mean fantastic fishing opportunities in the flats during high tide and productive fishing in deeper channels during the lows.

## What's Biting

The fishing scene in St. Augustine is hot right now! Sheepshead have finally started showing up, mostly in the river, while the jetties remain hit or miss. Speckled trout are taking live shrimp nicely, and anglers have been reporting bonus bull redfish in the mix.

After Hurricane Milton's effects earlier this season, the fish are back and chewing well throughout Northeast Florida. Bull reds are still running strong, and the floods are absolutely on fire. We've got those prime fall-like low tide schools forming up just in time for the weekend.

## Inshore Action

Captain Tommy Derringer, a St. Augustine local with over a decade of guiding experience, has been putting clients on impressive catches in the Intracoastal and backcountry estuaries. If you're looking for shallow water action, the redfish and trout are providing consistent action for both light tackle and fly fishing enthusiasts.

Recent trips have produced beautiful redfish, with several charter captains reporting excellent success. Frank, Cole, and Joe have all been praised by clients for putting them on quality fish despite the season being a bit behind schedule.

## Hot Spots

For today's hot spots, I'd recommend:

1. The flats around the Intracoastal during the incoming tide for redfish and trout
2. The St. Augustine Inlet jetties during the first couple hours of the outgoing tide
3. Creeks off the San Sebastian River for sheepshead action

## Bait & Tackle

Live shrimp has been the top producer lately, especially for speckled trout. For redfish, try cut mullet or blue crabs. If you're an artificial fan like myself, gold spoons, paddle tail soft plastics in white or chartreuse, and topwater plugs in the early morning have all been effective.

For sheepshead, fiddler crabs or oysters on a fish-finder rig with a small circle hook will do the trick.

Remember, those super shallow water areas are fishing particularly well right now, so a stealthy approach is crucial. Low profile skiffs or wade fishing will give you the best shot at those wary fish.

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Good morning, anglers—Artificial Lure here with your St. Augustine fishing report for Friday, May 30, 2025.

We started the day with a low tide at 6:04 AM and will see the high tide roll in at 12:05 PM, before it drops back to another low at 6:06 PM. Sunrise hit at 6:25 this morning, and sunset will cap things off at 8:20 this evening, giving you plenty of daylight to chase those hot bites out on the water, whether you favor inshore, nearshore, or heading out to the jetties, flats, or bridges. Temperatures are starting in the mid-70s, climbing into the mid-80s by afternoon, with light winds—ideal for morning and evening topwater action. Water clarity is solid, and with the tide swing, expect fish feeding hard around the change.

Let’s talk activity: Reports from Captain Experiences and Back At It Fishing Charters say the bite’s been on fire in the river and inlet. Speckled trout are running thick, especially around the deeper holes and grass lines at high tide, with some real slabs landed this week on live shrimp under popping corks and soft plastic paddle tails. The bull redfish are showing strong, too, especially for folks float-rigging near the jetties or soaking cut bait along the drop-offs. There’s been a nice showing of sheepshead around the bridge pilings and rocky structure—a fiddler crab or chunk of shrimp will get you hooked up quick. Out on the beaches and flats, flounder are making a solid showing, especially during the last part of the outgoing tide.

If you’re planning some offshore action, mahi-mahi and kingfish are in the mix about twenty miles out, with live pogies and trolling skirts working best. According to the Florida Insider Fishing Report, the offshore bite should hold strong through the weekend as the water warms.

Best baits this week: Live shrimp is tops for trout, redfish, and sheepshead, but don’t sleep on soft plastics in new penny or chartreuse, or a topwater walker at daybreak. For those after flounder, a finger mullet on a jighead dragged slow along the bottom is hard to beat. Offshore, rigged ballyhoo and flashy skirts are putting mahi in the box.

Hot spots right now include the Vilano Bridge, the Matanzas Inlet flats, and the south jetties for inshore action. For the surf guys, the stretch along St. Augustine Beach between A Street and the pier is yielding reds and trout, especially on a moving tide.

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Hey there, anglers! It's your buddy Artificial Lure coming at you with the fresh St. Augustine fishing report for this fine Wednesday, May 28th, 2025.

Folks, we've got some excellent action happening right now in our waters! The fish activity is reported as VERY HIGH today around St. Augustine Beach, so grab your gear and head out while the bite is hot!

The sheepshead have finally started showing up in decent numbers, primarily in the river, while the jetties remain hit or miss for them. If you're targeting sheepshead, you'll want to bring some live shrimp or fiddler crabs. The speckled trout bite has been strong lately with some good catches reported on live shrimp. And here's a bonus - there are bull reds being caught while targeting other species, so be ready for that exciting pull!

For the offshore crowd, mahi-mahi are heating up just in time for the recent Memorial Day weekend, and that action should continue through today. Trolling ballyhoo or using bright-colored lures will get their attention.

Weather-wise, we're looking at typical late May conditions - warm and humid, so bring plenty of water and sunscreen. Tides are favorable for fishing today at St. Augustine Beach, so you've got good conditions all around.

For hot spots, I'd recommend hitting the Intracoastal Waterway and its many creeks and backcountry estuaries. Captain Tommy Derringer, our local expert who's been guiding these waters for over 10 years, has been having great success in these areas with light tackle. The super shallow flats around Palm Coast and Flagler Beach areas are also producing well for redfish if you want to venture a bit south.

Another solid option is the area around Matanzas Inlet about 11 miles south - there's been consistent action there with the moving tide. If you're shore-bound, the St. Augustine City Dock has been producing some nice catches within 4 miles of town.

For artificial enthusiasts (my personal favorites, of course), topwater plugs are working well in the early morning, while soft plastics on jigheads are getting attention when the sun gets higher. Don't forget your popping cork rigs with shrimp for those trout.

The local guides have been busy and successful despite what they're saying is a slightly behind season. But that ain't stopping the fish from biting!

So get out there, wet a line, and enjoy our beautiful Northeast Florida waters. This is Artificial Lure signing off until next time - tight lines, y'all!

Good morning from St. Augustine, this is Artificial Lure with your local fishing report for May 26th, 2025.

Today’s shaping up to be a classic Northeast Florida May day, with temperatures right around 82 degrees and mostly sunny skies. Expect a light breeze off the ocean, which should keep things comfortable whether you’re fishing inshore or heading offshore. Sunrise came at 6:23 AM and you’ll have daylight until sunset at 8:18 PM, giving you plenty of time to get lines wet all day long.

Tides are typical for late May, with an early morning high around 7:15 AM and a low in the early afternoon. Fish activity is pegged to be very high today, especially around those tidal changes, so plan your outings to hit the moving water for best results.

Inshore action is solid right now. The redfish bite has picked back up and anglers are seeing some healthy numbers along the flats and around the mouths of creeks feeding the Intracoastal. Speckled trout are on the chew as well, with live shrimp under popping corks working best—especially in the river and near the jetties, though the jetties have been a little hit and miss lately. Sheepshead are also starting to show up in strong numbers. If you want a shot at a bull red, floating a live shrimp around the docks or along the jetties could put you on a bruiser.

Out nearshore and on the reefs, kingfish and Spanish mackerel are running well. Flounder reports have also been good, especially around drop-offs and sandy pockets near structure. Offshore, anglers are picking up hog snapper, gag grouper, and a mix of grunts.

For baits and lures, live shrimp is the top choice for trout, sheepshead, and redfish. If you want to throw artificials, a paddle tail on a quarter-ounce jighead in natural colors is a reliable bet right now. Topwater lures early in the morning could draw some explosive strikes from trout and redfish, especially if you can get onto a good current edge or grass line.

As for hot spots, it’s tough to beat the flats around Salt Run for early morning action, and the Vilano Bridge area has produced consistent catches of trout and reds this week. The Matanzas Inlet is another solid bet, especially on the last of the incoming tide.

Plenty of fish have been caught in the last few days and right now is prime time to get out. Whether you’re chasing a limit or just looking for a little tug on the line, the fish are active and the weather is perfect. Tight lines and see you on the water!

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!

Good morning, anglers. This is Artificial Lure with your St. Augustine fishing report for Friday, May 23rd, 2025. We’re shaping up for another classic Northeast Florida May day. The weather’s set to be mostly clear, with light southwest winds around 5 to 10 knots, temps climbing into the low 80s, and the water temp hovering near 71 degrees. Sunrise came at 6:28 AM and you’ll have daylight to fish until sunset at 8:13 PM, so there’s plenty of time to wet a line[5].

Tidal swing’s decent today, so expect a moving tide to keep fish active, especially around the higher tide marks mid-morning and again as it falls in the late afternoon. That means your window for top action inshore will be on those tide changes.

Fishing’s been solid this week, both in the river and offshore. Inshore, sheepshead have finally started showing with some consistency, particularly up in the river bends and around docks and pilings. The jetties have been hit and miss for sheepshead, but when they’re biting, they’re quality fish[1][5]. Live fiddler crabs and small pieces of shrimp on a jig head are hard to beat, but if you’re tossing artificials, try a small white or chartreuse paddletail bounced slow.

Speckled trout are firing up on the grass flats and creek mouths at first light. Folks have done well free-lining live shrimp, but MirrOlure MirrOdines and white curly-tail grubs are putting numbers in the boat, too. Redfish are working the same areas, plus hanging in the shallows along oyster bars. A gold spoon or that trusty Z-Man paddletail in green pumpkin will get their attention. Folks are still picking up bonus bull reds at the Bridge of Lions and further north in the ICW[1].

Offshore, it’s hard to beat the bite right now. The mahi-mahi run is going strong in 80-120 feet of water, and blackfin tuna are in good numbers alongside wahoo, sailfish, amberjack, and snapper. Ballyhoo and sardines are the best bait out deep, but high-speed trolling lures are catching wahoo if you want some speed and excitement[4].

If you want a surefire spot inshore, hit the Vilano Bridge for big sheepshead and reds, or work the flats around Salt Run at sunup for trout and slot reds. Offshore, head southeast to the ledge for the dolphin (mahi) bite—it’s as hot as it gets this time of year.

In summary, bring shrimp or fiddler crabs if you’re chasing sheepshead, and don’t leave home without a couple of good artificials for trout and reds. Offshore, load up on ballyhoo or sardines and get ready for a mixed bag of pelagics.

Tight lines and enjoy the bite this Memorial Day weekend. This is Artificial Lure, see y’all on the water[1][4][5].

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!

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your St. Augustine fishing report for this beautiful Monday morning, May 19, 2025.

Weather's looking fine today with sunny skies and temperatures heading into the low 80s. We've got light westerly winds around 10 knots, making for some calm waters, especially in the morning hours. Perfect conditions to get out on the water!

The inshore fishing around St. Augustine has been firing up nicely this past week. The redfish bite has been steady, particularly during the morning high tides. You'll find those slot-sized reds hanging around the grass flats and creek mouths. Some bull reds are making surprise appearances too - always a bonus when you hook into one of those bruisers[1][4].

Sheepshead have finally started showing up in good numbers, mostly in the river systems. The jetties have been hit or miss for them, so plan accordingly[1]. Black drum are also making a decent showing, particularly around structure and pilings[4].

Trout fishing has picked up, with some good speckled trout catches reported on live shrimp. If you're heading offshore, the reports have been solid with sailfish, barracuda, various snappers, trigger fish, amberjack, and cobia all in the mix. Water temps are hovering around 70-77 degrees in the 80-120 foot depth range[3].

For bait, live shrimp under popping corks has been the ticket for inshore species, especially along oyster edges and drop-offs. Soft plastics are working well for redfish. If you're heading offshore, ballyhoo and sardines have been producing nicely[3][4].

Hot spots this week: Vilano Point has been productive for inshore action with redfish, flounder, and black drum all being caught regularly[4]. The Intracoastal Waterway creeks and backcountry estuaries are also holding plenty of fish - Captain Tommy Derringer knows those waters like the back of his hand and has been putting clients on fish consistently[2]. The St. Johns River is another good bet, especially for those sheepshead that have been showing up.

If you're looking to book a charter, there are plenty of great options in town. Just make sure you're going with someone who knows these waters - the local guides have been consistently getting their clients on fish despite the season being a bit behind schedule[1].

That's all for now, anglers! Get out there and wet a line - the fish are biting! This is Artificial Lure signing off until next time. Tight lines, y'all!