Good morning from St. Augustine, Florida, the nation's oldest city. As of today, December 8, 2024, here’s what you need to know for a successful fishing trip.

### Weather and Tides
The weather is looking decent with temperatures in the mid-70s and a cloudy sky. The wind is blowing at 15 to 20 knots out of the northeast. Tides are moderate, with the high tide expected around 12:17 PM and the low tide at 6:13 AM and 6:21 PM.

### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise today is at 7:07 AM, and sunset will be at 5:27 PM, giving us a day length of 10 hours and 19 minutes.

### Fish Activity
Offshore fishing has been excellent lately. Yesterday's trips yielded a good mix of bottom fish. Vermillion snapper have been abundant, with limits caught on several trips. We also saw a few trigger fish, jacks, sharks, and even some cobia. Red snapper are still active, particularly around the near-shore wreckage.

### Best Lures and Bait
For bottom fishing, live or frozen bait such as shrimp, squid, and mullet have been working well. Artificial lures like jigs and spoons can also attract some of the larger species like cobia and jacks.

### Hot Spots
One of the best spots has been the artificial reefs about 15-20 miles offshore. These areas have been productive for a variety of bottom fish. If the weather gets too choppy, consider inshore fishing in the backcountry for red fish, trout, black drum, and flounder.

### Inshore Fishing
Inshore fishing has been good, especially during the winter months when the weather is cooler. Our inshore flats boat is perfect for these conditions, and we've had success catching red fish, trout, and black drum in the backcountry.

If you're planning a trip to St. Augustine, now is a great time to catch a variety of fish. Just remember to check the weather forecast and book with an experienced charter like Drop Down Sport Fish Charters to ensure a successful and enjoyable trip.