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St. Augustine Fishing Report: Inshore Hotspots and Offshore Opportunities for Anglers
Good morning anglers! Here’s your fishing report for St. Augustine on this fine Friday, April 11, 2025.
Today’s sunrise was at 7:00 AM, welcoming a perfect dawn for early fishing, and sunset will be at 7:47 PM to round out the day. The weather is beautiful with clear skies, a light breeze from the southeast at 8-10 knots, and temperatures hovering between 72-80°F. The tidal schedule shows a high tide at 9:12 AM and a low tide around 3:38 PM. With these conditions, the fish are likely to be moving into shallow areas during high tide before retreating to deeper channels with the outgoing tide.
Inshore fishing has been hot this week! The Matanzas River has been particularly fruitful for redfish and speckled trout. Anglers using live shrimp under popping corks have had great success, while artificial lures such as Fishbites Fight Club Shrimp and paddle tails are attracting solid strikes as well. Over at Salt Run, sheepshead have been steady, with fiddler crabs being the bait of choice near docks and bridge pilings. If flounder is your target, try slow-rolling a soft plastic jig near the inlets.
Offshore action has been lively too, with reports of high numbers of snapper and grouper in 90-130 feet of water. Cut bait such as menhaden or bonita chunks has been working wonders here. Make sure to also try trolling rigged ballyhoo or bonita strips for kingfish and mahi while you're out there.
For surf anglers, Crescent Beach has been producing a solid bite of pompano and whiting. Surf fishermen using Fishbites in sand flea or clam flavor have been reeling them in with ease. A few bluefish and Spanish mackerel have been spotted as well, particularly near breaking waves.
If you’re looking for bait or gear, local shops like Genung’s Fish Camp and Avid Angler have you covered with live shrimp, mullet, and frozen baits readily available. Fishbites products, made right here in St. Augustine, have also been flying off the shelves, proving their effectiveness for everything from redfish to flounder.
For hot spots today, check out the Matanzas Inlet for redfish on the outgoing tide, and try Salt Run for sheepshead and trout during high tide. Crescent Beach will be a great place to cast from the surf if you're targeting pompano or whiting.
With such great conditions, today looks like a fantastic day to be on the water. Tight lines and happy fishing!
Today’s sunrise was at 7:00 AM, welcoming a perfect dawn for early fishing, and sunset will be at 7:47 PM to round out the day. The weather is beautiful with clear skies, a light breeze from the southeast at 8-10 knots, and temperatures hovering between 72-80°F. The tidal schedule shows a high tide at 9:12 AM and a low tide around 3:38 PM. With these conditions, the fish are likely to be moving into shallow areas during high tide before retreating to deeper channels with the outgoing tide.
Inshore fishing has been hot this week! The Matanzas River has been particularly fruitful for redfish and speckled trout. Anglers using live shrimp under popping corks have had great success, while artificial lures such as Fishbites Fight Club Shrimp and paddle tails are attracting solid strikes as well. Over at Salt Run, sheepshead have been steady, with fiddler crabs being the bait of choice near docks and bridge pilings. If flounder is your target, try slow-rolling a soft plastic jig near the inlets.
Offshore action has been lively too, with reports of high numbers of snapper and grouper in 90-130 feet of water. Cut bait such as menhaden or bonita chunks has been working wonders here. Make sure to also try trolling rigged ballyhoo or bonita strips for kingfish and mahi while you're out there.
For surf anglers, Crescent Beach has been producing a solid bite of pompano and whiting. Surf fishermen using Fishbites in sand flea or clam flavor have been reeling them in with ease. A few bluefish and Spanish mackerel have been spotted as well, particularly near breaking waves.
If you’re looking for bait or gear, local shops like Genung’s Fish Camp and Avid Angler have you covered with live shrimp, mullet, and frozen baits readily available. Fishbites products, made right here in St. Augustine, have also been flying off the shelves, proving their effectiveness for everything from redfish to flounder.
For hot spots today, check out the Matanzas Inlet for redfish on the outgoing tide, and try Salt Run for sheepshead and trout during high tide. Crescent Beach will be a great place to cast from the surf if you're targeting pompano or whiting.
With such great conditions, today looks like a fantastic day to be on the water. Tight lines and happy fishing!
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By Quiet. PleaseGood morning anglers! Here’s your fishing report for St. Augustine on this fine Friday, April 11, 2025.
Today’s sunrise was at 7:00 AM, welcoming a perfect dawn for early fishing, and sunset will be at 7:47 PM to round out the day. The weather is beautiful with clear skies, a light breeze from the southeast at 8-10 knots, and temperatures hovering between 72-80°F. The tidal schedule shows a high tide at 9:12 AM and a low tide around 3:38 PM. With these conditions, the fish are likely to be moving into shallow areas during high tide before retreating to deeper channels with the outgoing tide.
Inshore fishing has been hot this week! The Matanzas River has been particularly fruitful for redfish and speckled trout. Anglers using live shrimp under popping corks have had great success, while artificial lures such as Fishbites Fight Club Shrimp and paddle tails are attracting solid strikes as well. Over at Salt Run, sheepshead have been steady, with fiddler crabs being the bait of choice near docks and bridge pilings. If flounder is your target, try slow-rolling a soft plastic jig near the inlets.
Offshore action has been lively too, with reports of high numbers of snapper and grouper in 90-130 feet of water. Cut bait such as menhaden or bonita chunks has been working wonders here. Make sure to also try trolling rigged ballyhoo or bonita strips for kingfish and mahi while you're out there.
For surf anglers, Crescent Beach has been producing a solid bite of pompano and whiting. Surf fishermen using Fishbites in sand flea or clam flavor have been reeling them in with ease. A few bluefish and Spanish mackerel have been spotted as well, particularly near breaking waves.
If you’re looking for bait or gear, local shops like Genung’s Fish Camp and Avid Angler have you covered with live shrimp, mullet, and frozen baits readily available. Fishbites products, made right here in St. Augustine, have also been flying off the shelves, proving their effectiveness for everything from redfish to flounder.
For hot spots today, check out the Matanzas Inlet for redfish on the outgoing tide, and try Salt Run for sheepshead and trout during high tide. Crescent Beach will be a great place to cast from the surf if you're targeting pompano or whiting.
With such great conditions, today looks like a fantastic day to be on the water. Tight lines and happy fishing!
Today’s sunrise was at 7:00 AM, welcoming a perfect dawn for early fishing, and sunset will be at 7:47 PM to round out the day. The weather is beautiful with clear skies, a light breeze from the southeast at 8-10 knots, and temperatures hovering between 72-80°F. The tidal schedule shows a high tide at 9:12 AM and a low tide around 3:38 PM. With these conditions, the fish are likely to be moving into shallow areas during high tide before retreating to deeper channels with the outgoing tide.
Inshore fishing has been hot this week! The Matanzas River has been particularly fruitful for redfish and speckled trout. Anglers using live shrimp under popping corks have had great success, while artificial lures such as Fishbites Fight Club Shrimp and paddle tails are attracting solid strikes as well. Over at Salt Run, sheepshead have been steady, with fiddler crabs being the bait of choice near docks and bridge pilings. If flounder is your target, try slow-rolling a soft plastic jig near the inlets.
Offshore action has been lively too, with reports of high numbers of snapper and grouper in 90-130 feet of water. Cut bait such as menhaden or bonita chunks has been working wonders here. Make sure to also try trolling rigged ballyhoo or bonita strips for kingfish and mahi while you're out there.
For surf anglers, Crescent Beach has been producing a solid bite of pompano and whiting. Surf fishermen using Fishbites in sand flea or clam flavor have been reeling them in with ease. A few bluefish and Spanish mackerel have been spotted as well, particularly near breaking waves.
If you’re looking for bait or gear, local shops like Genung’s Fish Camp and Avid Angler have you covered with live shrimp, mullet, and frozen baits readily available. Fishbites products, made right here in St. Augustine, have also been flying off the shelves, proving their effectiveness for everything from redfish to flounder.
For hot spots today, check out the Matanzas Inlet for redfish on the outgoing tide, and try Salt Run for sheepshead and trout during high tide. Crescent Beach will be a great place to cast from the surf if you're targeting pompano or whiting.
With such great conditions, today looks like a fantastic day to be on the water. Tight lines and happy fishing!