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St. Augustine March 2025 Fishing Report: Redfish, Trout, and Offshore Bounty
Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your St. Augustine fishing report for March 28, 2025. Let me tell you, the fishing's been on fire lately!
First off, let's talk tides. We've got a low tide at 2:15 AM, followed by a high at 8:21 AM, another low at 2:41 PM, and a final high at 8:43 PM. The sun's coming up at 7:19 AM and setting at 7:41 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet our lines.
Weather-wise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid-60s and a light southeast breeze around 5-10 mph. Water temp's holding steady at 64°F, which is prime for our spring fishing.
Now, onto the good stuff. Redfish have been on fire lately, especially around oyster bars and creek mouths during the incoming tide. Live shrimp under a popping cork has been the ticket, but don't overlook a gold spoon or a soft plastic on a jighead. Some folks have been landing reds up to 28 inches!
Speckled trout are also making a strong showing, particularly in the ICW and around dock lights early in the morning. Try using a suspending twitch bait or a live shrimp on a jighead for best results.
Offshore, the bottom fishing has been stellar. Anglers are reporting good catches of vermilion snapper, triggerfish, and even a few grouper. Live bait or cut squid on a bottom rig is the way to go.
For you surf fishermen, whiting and pompano are starting to show up in good numbers. Fresh peeled shrimp or sand fleas on a double dropper rig should do the trick.
As for hot spots, I'd recommend trying Matanzas Inlet for redfish and trout, or head out to Pacetti's Fish Camp on the St. Johns River for some largemouth bass action. If you're looking to go offshore, the ledges about 20 miles out have been producing well.
Remember, folks, the bite's been best on the incoming tide, so plan accordingly. And don't forget to stop by our local bait shops like Genung's Fish Camp or The Bait Shack for the freshest live bait and latest intel.
Tight lines, everyone! This is Artificial Lure, signing off until next time. See you on the water!
First off, let's talk tides. We've got a low tide at 2:15 AM, followed by a high at 8:21 AM, another low at 2:41 PM, and a final high at 8:43 PM. The sun's coming up at 7:19 AM and setting at 7:41 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet our lines.
Weather-wise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid-60s and a light southeast breeze around 5-10 mph. Water temp's holding steady at 64°F, which is prime for our spring fishing.
Now, onto the good stuff. Redfish have been on fire lately, especially around oyster bars and creek mouths during the incoming tide. Live shrimp under a popping cork has been the ticket, but don't overlook a gold spoon or a soft plastic on a jighead. Some folks have been landing reds up to 28 inches!
Speckled trout are also making a strong showing, particularly in the ICW and around dock lights early in the morning. Try using a suspending twitch bait or a live shrimp on a jighead for best results.
Offshore, the bottom fishing has been stellar. Anglers are reporting good catches of vermilion snapper, triggerfish, and even a few grouper. Live bait or cut squid on a bottom rig is the way to go.
For you surf fishermen, whiting and pompano are starting to show up in good numbers. Fresh peeled shrimp or sand fleas on a double dropper rig should do the trick.
As for hot spots, I'd recommend trying Matanzas Inlet for redfish and trout, or head out to Pacetti's Fish Camp on the St. Johns River for some largemouth bass action. If you're looking to go offshore, the ledges about 20 miles out have been producing well.
Remember, folks, the bite's been best on the incoming tide, so plan accordingly. And don't forget to stop by our local bait shops like Genung's Fish Camp or The Bait Shack for the freshest live bait and latest intel.
Tight lines, everyone! 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 28, 2025. Let me tell you, the fishing's been on fire lately!
First off, let's talk tides. We've got a low tide at 2:15 AM, followed by a high at 8:21 AM, another low at 2:41 PM, and a final high at 8:43 PM. The sun's coming up at 7:19 AM and setting at 7:41 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet our lines.
Weather-wise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid-60s and a light southeast breeze around 5-10 mph. Water temp's holding steady at 64°F, which is prime for our spring fishing.
Now, onto the good stuff. Redfish have been on fire lately, especially around oyster bars and creek mouths during the incoming tide. Live shrimp under a popping cork has been the ticket, but don't overlook a gold spoon or a soft plastic on a jighead. Some folks have been landing reds up to 28 inches!
Speckled trout are also making a strong showing, particularly in the ICW and around dock lights early in the morning. Try using a suspending twitch bait or a live shrimp on a jighead for best results.
Offshore, the bottom fishing has been stellar. Anglers are reporting good catches of vermilion snapper, triggerfish, and even a few grouper. Live bait or cut squid on a bottom rig is the way to go.
For you surf fishermen, whiting and pompano are starting to show up in good numbers. Fresh peeled shrimp or sand fleas on a double dropper rig should do the trick.
As for hot spots, I'd recommend trying Matanzas Inlet for redfish and trout, or head out to Pacetti's Fish Camp on the St. Johns River for some largemouth bass action. If you're looking to go offshore, the ledges about 20 miles out have been producing well.
Remember, folks, the bite's been best on the incoming tide, so plan accordingly. And don't forget to stop by our local bait shops like Genung's Fish Camp or The Bait Shack for the freshest live bait and latest intel.
Tight lines, everyone! This is Artificial Lure, signing off until next time. See you on the water!
First off, let's talk tides. We've got a low tide at 2:15 AM, followed by a high at 8:21 AM, another low at 2:41 PM, and a final high at 8:43 PM. The sun's coming up at 7:19 AM and setting at 7:41 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet our lines.
Weather-wise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid-60s and a light southeast breeze around 5-10 mph. Water temp's holding steady at 64°F, which is prime for our spring fishing.
Now, onto the good stuff. Redfish have been on fire lately, especially around oyster bars and creek mouths during the incoming tide. Live shrimp under a popping cork has been the ticket, but don't overlook a gold spoon or a soft plastic on a jighead. Some folks have been landing reds up to 28 inches!
Speckled trout are also making a strong showing, particularly in the ICW and around dock lights early in the morning. Try using a suspending twitch bait or a live shrimp on a jighead for best results.
Offshore, the bottom fishing has been stellar. Anglers are reporting good catches of vermilion snapper, triggerfish, and even a few grouper. Live bait or cut squid on a bottom rig is the way to go.
For you surf fishermen, whiting and pompano are starting to show up in good numbers. Fresh peeled shrimp or sand fleas on a double dropper rig should do the trick.
As for hot spots, I'd recommend trying Matanzas Inlet for redfish and trout, or head out to Pacetti's Fish Camp on the St. Johns River for some largemouth bass action. If you're looking to go offshore, the ledges about 20 miles out have been producing well.
Remember, folks, the bite's been best on the incoming tide, so plan accordingly. And don't forget to stop by our local bait shops like Genung's Fish Camp or The Bait Shack for the freshest live bait and latest intel.
Tight lines, everyone! This is Artificial Lure, signing off until next time. See you on the water!