• St. Augustine Fishing Report: Pompano, Flounder, and Redfish Bite Strong

  • Jan 17 2025
  • Length: 2 mins
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St. Augustine Fishing Report: Pompano, Flounder, and Redfish Bite Strong

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  • Hey there, fellow anglers If you're planning to hit the waters around St. Augustine today, here’s what you need to know.

    First off, let's look at the tides. Today, January 17th, you can expect the first low tide at 3:53 AM and the first high tide at 10:09 AM. The second low tide will be at 4:29 PM, followed by a high tide at 10:36 PM[2].

    Weather-wise, it's looking pretty favorable with comfortable conditions, although I don't have the exact details on temperature and wind.

    Sunrise is at 7:21 AM, and sunset will be at 5:49 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to get out there and catch some fish.

    Fish activity has been strong lately. The pompano bite has been on fire from Flagler to Crescent Beach, with many anglers reporting limits using pompano rigs paired with Fishbites and blue crab[1].

    Inshore, the flounder have finally shown up, and they're biting well on artificial baits like the Fishbites Fight Club Lures, particularly the paddle tails[1]. Redfish are plentiful in the creeks and flats, but they've been a bit picky; mud minnows have been outperforming live shrimp and Fishbites for them[1].

    Whiting are also putting up a good fight along the beaches where the water is clean, making for some exciting catches.

    For live bait, shrimp are always a winner in these waters. They're versatile and can be used to catch a variety of species, from red drum to speckled trout. Mud minnows and live fiddler crabs are also highly effective, especially in spots like the Matanzas River and Salt Run[3].

    Speaking of hot spots, the Matanzas River is a prime location for redfish, trout, and flounder, especially around the flats and oyster beds. Salt Run is another excellent spot, known for its clear waters that make it ideal for sight fishing. Devils Elbow and the Matanzas Inlet are also worth checking out[4].

    So, grab your gear, and let's make the most of these favorable conditions. Tight lines and smooth sailing
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