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St. Augustine Fishing Report: Sheepshead, Trout, and Redfish Bite Strong

St. Augustine Fishing Report: Sheepshead, Trout, and Redfish Bite Strong

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 THE ST. AUGUSTINE FISHING REPORT
May 16, 2025
By Artificial Lure

Good morning, anglers! It's a beautiful Friday here in St. Augustine, and the fish are waiting for you to come say hello.

The sheepshead have finally started showing up, mostly in the river, while the jetties remain hit or miss[1]. If you're heading out today, you'll want to get on the water early - we're seeing some nice speckled trout catches on live shrimp, and there's always the chance of hooking into one of those bonus bull reds that have been surprising folks lately[1].

Today's looking pretty decent for fishing the inshore waters. The Nassau inlet, Mayport and our own St. Augustine inlet are all prime spots worth checking out[3]. The moderate to strong offshore conditions predicted for this weekend might make the inshore fishing a better bet for most folks[3].

Around the state, the snook, trout and redfish bite has been off the charts, and tarpon are showing up in full force after their winter break[4]. Baitfish have been plentiful and relatively easy to find, which is always a good sign[4].

Several local guides have been reporting solid catches. Captain Frank's clients have been landing speckled trout despite some challenging tide and weather conditions[1]. And Captain Tommy Derringer, who knows these waters better than most, has been putting folks on fish in the Intracoastal Waterway and its many creeks, flats, and backcountry estuaries[2].

For today's fishing, I'd recommend hitting the water with live shrimp, which has been producing nicely for trout. If you're after those sheepshead, fiddler crabs and oysters are your best bet. Artificial lovers like myself might want to try some DOA shrimp or Gulp! jerkbaits in the creeks during the falling tide.

Hot spots today include the flats near the Matanzas Inlet during the morning flood tide, and the deeper holes in the Tolomato River as the tide drops. The docks around the St. Augustine Marina have been holding some nice fish too.

For the panfish enthusiasts, our summer pattern is starting to establish itself. Bluegill and crappie are becoming more active with the warming waters. Early morning or evening fishing with small jigs, worms, or crickets near structure like docks or weed beds should produce steady action[5].

Remember, the early bird gets the worm - and the fish - so get out there and wet a line! This is Artificial Lure saying tight lines and bent rods to ya, and I'll catch you next time!
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