By Capt. Adam Morley Greetings, Anglers! As we navigate the waters of Saint Augustine and its surrounding areas, one thing becomes abundantly clear – fishing success is a dance with nature’s variables. Tides, moon phases, cold fronts, and winds are all players in this watery symphony, and how active the fish are depends on how well we can read the notes. Recent Conditions and the Cold Front Shuffle:With a recent cold front sweeping through, conditions have been like a complex rhythm challenging even the most seasoned anglers. Leading up to the front, reports hinted at successful outings, but as the…
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The St. Augustine Fishing Report
By Capt. Adam Morley Ahoy, Fishermen and Fisherwomen of St. Augustine and beyond! Time for the latest scoop from our watery escapades. Grab your fishing gear and let’s dive in. ???? Sheepshead Shenanigans: These sneaky buggers are giving us quite the runaround! We’ve got a solid sheepshead bite happening – live or frozen fiddlers and sand fleas are the VIP invitations. Rocks, docks, and bridges are the happening spots. It’s like they’ve RSVP’d to the underwater party of the year! ???? Drum Roll for Black Drum: The black drum are beating their own drum, and the rhythm is fire! They’re…
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St. Augustine Fishing Report
By Capt. Adam Morley The cool breath of St. Augustine’s winter has settled over the waters, a harbinger of change for the angler seeking tales in the river’s embrace. As the mercury dips, the fish, wise in their aquatic realm, respond with a dance that speaks of the season. The colder temperatures, like a maestro wielding a baton, direct the piscatorial orchestra into deeper recesses, where the water guards its warmth with tenacity. In these holes, the fish gather, a congregation seeking refuge from the winter chill. It’s a time for the angler to adapt, to explore the depths where…
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St. Augustine Fishing Report
By Capt. Adam Morley The following shops contributed to this week’s report: The Bait Shack in Vilano, Fishbites Trading Post, and Genung’s Fish Camp. The Bait Shack and Genung’s will be open 7am-noon Thanksgiving Day, Fishbites will be closed. Genung’s Fish Camp will also be having a BIG Small Business Saturday (11/25/23) event with great deals and entertainment in the morning by the St. Augustine Sandman. Event hours: 10am – 6pm. The old river whispers its tales, and I, a humble participant in its aquatic drama, share the recent musings from the St. Augustine and its neighboring waters. As the…
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