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St. Augustine Fishing Report March 2025: Reds, Trout, and Offshore Action Abound
Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your St. Augustine fishing report for March 30, 2025. The sun's rising at 7:18 AM and setting at 7:41 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet our lines.
We've got a high tide at 8:23 AM and another at 8:48 PM, with lows at 2:16 AM and 2:34 PM. Weather-wise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies with a high of 76°F and a light southeast breeze around 8-10 mph. Water temp's holding steady at 71°F, which is prime for our spring fishing.
Now, let's talk fish. The redfish bite has been on fire lately, especially during the falling tide. Anglers have been slaying them around oyster bars and creek mouths using live shrimp under popping corks or gold spoons. Some real bruisers in the 25-30 inch range have been caught and released.
Speckled trout are also making a strong showing. Early mornings have been best, with topwater lures like Zara Spooks or Skitter Walks getting explosive strikes. As the day warms up, switch to soft plastics on a jighead, worked slowly along the edges of the flats.
Sheepshead are still hanging around the bridge pilings and jetties. Fresh fiddler crabs or oysters are your best bet for these striped bandits. Some anglers are reporting catches of 8-12 fish per trip, with many in the 3-5 pound range.
For you offshore enthusiasts, the cobia run is in full swing. Boats have been reporting good catches around 15-20 miles out, mostly on live eels or large bucktail jigs. The kingfish are starting to show up too, so keep an eye out for those smokers.
As for hot spots, the Matanzas Inlet has been producing some quality fish, especially on the incoming tide. The creeks around Fort Matanzas are also worth a shot for reds and trout. If you're looking to stay inshore, the flats near the St. Augustine Lighthouse have been holding some nice schools of reds.
Bait-wise, live shrimp are always a safe bet, but don't overlook artificial lures. Gulp! shrimp in new penny or chartreuse have been working well, as have DOA CAL jerkbaits in the holographic color. For you live bait enthusiasts, Genung's Fish Camp has been stocked up with fresh shrimp and mud minnows.
Remember, folks, the fish are out there and they're hungry. So grab your gear, hit the water, and tight lines to ya! This is Artificial Lure, signing off until next time. See you on the water!
We've got a high tide at 8:23 AM and another at 8:48 PM, with lows at 2:16 AM and 2:34 PM. Weather-wise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies with a high of 76°F and a light southeast breeze around 8-10 mph. Water temp's holding steady at 71°F, which is prime for our spring fishing.
Now, let's talk fish. The redfish bite has been on fire lately, especially during the falling tide. Anglers have been slaying them around oyster bars and creek mouths using live shrimp under popping corks or gold spoons. Some real bruisers in the 25-30 inch range have been caught and released.
Speckled trout are also making a strong showing. Early mornings have been best, with topwater lures like Zara Spooks or Skitter Walks getting explosive strikes. As the day warms up, switch to soft plastics on a jighead, worked slowly along the edges of the flats.
Sheepshead are still hanging around the bridge pilings and jetties. Fresh fiddler crabs or oysters are your best bet for these striped bandits. Some anglers are reporting catches of 8-12 fish per trip, with many in the 3-5 pound range.
For you offshore enthusiasts, the cobia run is in full swing. Boats have been reporting good catches around 15-20 miles out, mostly on live eels or large bucktail jigs. The kingfish are starting to show up too, so keep an eye out for those smokers.
As for hot spots, the Matanzas Inlet has been producing some quality fish, especially on the incoming tide. The creeks around Fort Matanzas are also worth a shot for reds and trout. If you're looking to stay inshore, the flats near the St. Augustine Lighthouse have been holding some nice schools of reds.
Bait-wise, live shrimp are always a safe bet, but don't overlook artificial lures. Gulp! shrimp in new penny or chartreuse have been working well, as have DOA CAL jerkbaits in the holographic color. For you live bait enthusiasts, Genung's Fish Camp has been stocked up with fresh shrimp and mud minnows.
Remember, folks, the fish are out there and they're hungry. So grab your gear, hit the water, and tight lines to ya! This is Artificial Lure, signing off until next time. See you on the water!
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By Quiet. PleaseHey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your St. Augustine fishing report for March 30, 2025. The sun's rising at 7:18 AM and setting at 7:41 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet our lines.
We've got a high tide at 8:23 AM and another at 8:48 PM, with lows at 2:16 AM and 2:34 PM. Weather-wise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies with a high of 76°F and a light southeast breeze around 8-10 mph. Water temp's holding steady at 71°F, which is prime for our spring fishing.
Now, let's talk fish. The redfish bite has been on fire lately, especially during the falling tide. Anglers have been slaying them around oyster bars and creek mouths using live shrimp under popping corks or gold spoons. Some real bruisers in the 25-30 inch range have been caught and released.
Speckled trout are also making a strong showing. Early mornings have been best, with topwater lures like Zara Spooks or Skitter Walks getting explosive strikes. As the day warms up, switch to soft plastics on a jighead, worked slowly along the edges of the flats.
Sheepshead are still hanging around the bridge pilings and jetties. Fresh fiddler crabs or oysters are your best bet for these striped bandits. Some anglers are reporting catches of 8-12 fish per trip, with many in the 3-5 pound range.
For you offshore enthusiasts, the cobia run is in full swing. Boats have been reporting good catches around 15-20 miles out, mostly on live eels or large bucktail jigs. The kingfish are starting to show up too, so keep an eye out for those smokers.
As for hot spots, the Matanzas Inlet has been producing some quality fish, especially on the incoming tide. The creeks around Fort Matanzas are also worth a shot for reds and trout. If you're looking to stay inshore, the flats near the St. Augustine Lighthouse have been holding some nice schools of reds.
Bait-wise, live shrimp are always a safe bet, but don't overlook artificial lures. Gulp! shrimp in new penny or chartreuse have been working well, as have DOA CAL jerkbaits in the holographic color. For you live bait enthusiasts, Genung's Fish Camp has been stocked up with fresh shrimp and mud minnows.
Remember, folks, the fish are out there and they're hungry. So grab your gear, hit the water, and tight lines to ya! This is Artificial Lure, signing off until next time. See you on the water!
We've got a high tide at 8:23 AM and another at 8:48 PM, with lows at 2:16 AM and 2:34 PM. Weather-wise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies with a high of 76°F and a light southeast breeze around 8-10 mph. Water temp's holding steady at 71°F, which is prime for our spring fishing.
Now, let's talk fish. The redfish bite has been on fire lately, especially during the falling tide. Anglers have been slaying them around oyster bars and creek mouths using live shrimp under popping corks or gold spoons. Some real bruisers in the 25-30 inch range have been caught and released.
Speckled trout are also making a strong showing. Early mornings have been best, with topwater lures like Zara Spooks or Skitter Walks getting explosive strikes. As the day warms up, switch to soft plastics on a jighead, worked slowly along the edges of the flats.
Sheepshead are still hanging around the bridge pilings and jetties. Fresh fiddler crabs or oysters are your best bet for these striped bandits. Some anglers are reporting catches of 8-12 fish per trip, with many in the 3-5 pound range.
For you offshore enthusiasts, the cobia run is in full swing. Boats have been reporting good catches around 15-20 miles out, mostly on live eels or large bucktail jigs. The kingfish are starting to show up too, so keep an eye out for those smokers.
As for hot spots, the Matanzas Inlet has been producing some quality fish, especially on the incoming tide. The creeks around Fort Matanzas are also worth a shot for reds and trout. If you're looking to stay inshore, the flats near the St. Augustine Lighthouse have been holding some nice schools of reds.
Bait-wise, live shrimp are always a safe bet, but don't overlook artificial lures. Gulp! shrimp in new penny or chartreuse have been working well, as have DOA CAL jerkbaits in the holographic color. For you live bait enthusiasts, Genung's Fish Camp has been stocked up with fresh shrimp and mud minnows.
Remember, folks, the fish are out there and they're hungry. So grab your gear, hit the water, and tight lines to ya! This is Artificial Lure, signing off until next time. See you on the water!