By Capt. Adam Morley Fishing in St. Augustine and the surrounding waters has had its ups and downs, with notable insights from local experts shaping this week’s report. As we approach the waxing crescent phase with the New Moon scheduled for the 21st, the fishing community is facing both challenges and successes. Brett at Fishbites Trading Post mentioned descent pompano being caught in the surf, attributing the drop in water temperature to this development. Ghost shrimp, fresh dead shrimp, and live sand fleas paired with a piece of Fishbites in shrimp or flea scent are proving effective for anglers in…
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St. Augustine Fishing Report
By Capt. Adam Morley Greetings, fellow anglers! We’ve got another exciting fishing report lined up for you this week, with contributions from some of our local fishing experts and shops. A big shoutout to Noah from the Fishbites Trading Post, Capt. Scotty Shank from Full House Charters, The Bait Shack, Genung’s Fish Camp, and Oldest City Bait & Tackle for their valuable insights. Redfish – From big to small, redfish are on the menu for anglers everywhere. But don’t forget the regulations in place – you’re limited to one redfish per person per day, and they have to be between…
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St. Augustine Fishing Report
In this report, we provide you with the latest fishing information for St. Augustine. Covering inshore, beach, and offshore fishing, we also offer details on moon phases, basic tides, and upcoming tournaments. It’s your go-to resource for staying informed about the local fishing scene. Inshore: North River, St. Augustine, and Matanzas River Redfish: The redfish bite has been strong recently, especially with the start of the mullet run. Reports indicate a slight slowdown on Sunday, but overall, redfish have been active. Effective baits have included live finger mullet, live shrimp, and fresh dead shrimp from the inlets to the tidal…
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Reel in the New Year!
Ahoy, anglers! It’s Capt. Adam Morley here with your first fishing report of the new year from the picturesque waters of St. Augustine. And let me tell you, 2024 kicked off with a bang, bringing us some absolutely beautiful conditions on the very first day. Now, the real star of the show has been the sheepshead bite stealing the spotlight. These crafty critters are putting on a show around rocks, docks, and pilings. Fiddler crabs have been playing hard to get, but fear not, sand fleas are the go-to alternative for those looking to land these elusive fish. For the…
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