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St. Augustine Fishing Report: Reds, Trout, and Offshore Action Abound
Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your St. Augustine fishing report for March 24, 2025. Let me tell you, the fishing's been on fire lately!
First off, let's talk tides. We've got a high tide at 8:12 AM and a low at 2:24 PM. The sun's coming up at 7:22 AM and setting at 7:39 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with. 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 70°F, which is prime for our spring fishing.
Now, onto the good stuff. The redfish bite has been absolutely killer this past week. Anglers have been slaying them around oyster bars and creek mouths, especially during the falling tide. Live shrimp under a popping cork or gold spoons have been the ticket. We've seen some real bruisers in the 27-32 inch range being 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.
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.
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.
First off, let's talk tides. We've got a high tide at 8:12 AM and a low at 2:24 PM. The sun's coming up at 7:22 AM and setting at 7:39 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with. 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 70°F, which is prime for our spring fishing.
Now, onto the good stuff. The redfish bite has been absolutely killer this past week. Anglers have been slaying them around oyster bars and creek mouths, especially during the falling tide. Live shrimp under a popping cork or gold spoons have been the ticket. We've seen some real bruisers in the 27-32 inch range being 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.
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.
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.
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By Quiet. PleaseHey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your St. Augustine fishing report for March 24, 2025. Let me tell you, the fishing's been on fire lately!
First off, let's talk tides. We've got a high tide at 8:12 AM and a low at 2:24 PM. The sun's coming up at 7:22 AM and setting at 7:39 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with. 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 70°F, which is prime for our spring fishing.
Now, onto the good stuff. The redfish bite has been absolutely killer this past week. Anglers have been slaying them around oyster bars and creek mouths, especially during the falling tide. Live shrimp under a popping cork or gold spoons have been the ticket. We've seen some real bruisers in the 27-32 inch range being 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.
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.
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.
First off, let's talk tides. We've got a high tide at 8:12 AM and a low at 2:24 PM. The sun's coming up at 7:22 AM and setting at 7:39 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with. 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 70°F, which is prime for our spring fishing.
Now, onto the good stuff. The redfish bite has been absolutely killer this past week. Anglers have been slaying them around oyster bars and creek mouths, especially during the falling tide. Live shrimp under a popping cork or gold spoons have been the ticket. We've seen some real bruisers in the 27-32 inch range being 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.
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.
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.