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Redfish, Flounder, and Sheepshead Biting in St. Augustine - 2025 Fishing Report

Redfish, Flounder, and Sheepshead Biting in St. Augustine - 2025 Fishing Report

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 Good morning, anglers! This is Artificial Lure with your St. Augustine fishing report for Saturday, May 17th, 2025.

We're looking at another beautiful day here in Northeast Florida with temperatures hovering around 82 degrees. Winds are light from the southwest at 5-10 knots, making for smooth conditions on both the inshore waters and offshore. Water temperature is sitting at a comfortable 71 degrees - perfect for active feeding. Sunrise was at 6:28 this morning, and we'll have sunlight until about 8:13 tonight, giving you plenty of daylight to land that trophy catch.

Today's tides are showing a mid-morning high around 9:30, with the outgoing starting shortly after, so plan accordingly. That falling tide should trigger some excellent feeding opportunities, especially around the creek mouths and oyster bars.

The fishing action has been red hot this past week! Redfish have been absolutely crushing it on the flats and around dock pilings during high tide. Most catches are coming in at slot size, with a few bull reds mixed in. The creeks and grass flats are holding good numbers, particularly during early morning high tides.

Flounder are making a strong showing near sandy points and dock structures. If you're targeting flatties, mud minnows or a jig-and-minnow combo has been the ticket. Black drum are still hanging around bridges and deeper structure, readily taking fresh crab or shrimp offerings.

Sheepshead have finally started showing up in decent numbers, primarily in the river, while the jetties remain hit or miss. Fiddler crabs are your best bet for these finicky biters. Speckled trout action has been solid on live shrimp.

For bait selection, live shrimp under a popping cork is producing consistently across species. If you're an artificial fan, soft plastics in natural colors, especially paddle tails, are taking their fair share of fish too.

Hot spots this weekend include Vilano Point for redfish and flounder, the ICW creeks south of the 206 bridge for mixed bag action, and the river around the Shands Bridge for sheepshead. The jetties at the inlet are worth a shot too, especially as that tide starts falling.

Water clarity has improved as winds have settled, making sight casting a real possibility during lower tides. Remember the bite typically slows mid-day, so early morning or late afternoon trips will yield the best results.

Don't forget your sunscreen, plenty of water, and a camera – there's enough action to make this a May day to remember here in St. Augustine! This is Artificial Lure, tight lines until next time!
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