The St. Augustine Fishing Report

By Capt. Adam Morley Greetings anglers! Despite a fantastic start to Veterans Day weekend with beautiful weather, a nor’easter stirred up trouble on Sunday. Candy from Oldest City Bait and Tackle reported decent bluefish and whiting in the surf over the weekend, but activity slowed with the changing weather. Noah at Fishbites Trading Post shared exciting news about a red-hot Trout bite, with patient anglers reeling in some upper 20-inchers on spinner baits. Offshore, there’s been a sizzling wahoo bite 30 to 50 miles out, using live blue runners and goggle eyes. Barry from BS Surf Fishing Charters brings Pompano…

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St. Augustine Fishing Report

By Capt. Adam Morley Ahoy fellow anglers, As we navigate through the challenges brought on by the wind conditions, I’m excited to share some of the recent fishing updates trickling in from St. Augustine and the surrounding waters. Despite the obstacles, some anglers managed to secure noteworthy catches, providing us with valuable insights into the local fishing scene. Michael Wiley’s recent success in the midst of the gusty winds serves as a testament to the tenacity of the redfish. Using a Fishbites dirty boxer under a popping cork and the Fishbites butt kicker on a spinner bait, he conquered the…

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St. Augustine Fishing Report

By Capt. Adam Morley Hey folks, it’s time for the latest buzz from the St. Augustine fishing scene, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to share the latest updates with you. A big shoutout to our local contributors – Noah from the Fishbites Trading Post, The Bait Shack at the Vilano Boat Ramp, Capt. Scotty Shank with Full House Fishing Charters, Marcus Wiley, and Genung’s Fish Camp – for their invaluable intel that makes this report possible. Let’s show our appreciation for these knowledgeable folks who keep us in the loop! Here’s what’s heating up in the inshore waters this…

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St. Augustine Fishing Report

By Capt. Adam Morley The fishing scene in St. Augustine and surrounding waters is heating up as the water temperatures rise back to the mid to upper 70s after a recent cold front. Here’s the latest scoop on what’s hot in the area: Surf Fishing Buzz: Strong reports of pompano and whiting have been flooding in, likely due to the recent dip in water temperatures. The ideal setup involves float rigs, Sputnik sinkers, and a variety of bait choices such as Ghost Shrimp, live sand fleas, or fresh dead shrimp, all perfectly paired with Fishbites for added appeal. Sheepshead Success:…

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