Episode Details
Back to Episodes
Stellar Fall Fishing in St. Augustine: Redfish, Trout, and More on the Bite
Published 6 months, 1 week ago
Description
Artificial Lure here with your St. Augustine fishing report for Sunday, October 19, 2025. Let’s get you dialed in for a stellar day on the water.
We’re kicking off with prime fall conditions. The sunrise splashed in at 7:31 AM, and you’ll have daylight until 6:51 PM. High tide hit around 7:23 AM with another coming up this evening at 7:38 PM, both peaking just over five feet. Midday slack should set up around 1:33 PM with lows near 0.75 feet, according to TidesChart. We’re in the sweet spot with an 83 tidal coefficient, which means strong water movement, ideal for chasing inshore and surf action.
This week, local guides and regulars are buzzing about robust catches. The creeks and flats are hosting **slot redfish** thick as thieves, especially on outgoing tide pushes. Close to the inlets, **trout action** remains solid, especially on higher water—many anglers have been putting 18–22” fish in the box, with some bruising 25-inchers reported east of Salt Run.
If you’re targeting **flounder**, focus around Vilano Bridge and the docks south of the 312. The mullet run is fading but there’s still bait around: finger mullet and mud minnows are best if you fish live. Artificial fans, throw 3-4” paddle tails in electric chicken or new penny colors. DOA shrimp and Gulp! baits fished slow along creek mouths are getting bit, especially by the flatties and trout. In the surf, pompano and some slot-whiting are coming in on sand fleas and Fishbites, and the odd black drum is showing up near the Matanzas ramp.
Sheepshead are staging on the pilings and rock structure. Fiddler crabs are the go-to, but a fresh piece of shrimp on a small jighead will do the trick for those thick-shouldered winter fish already starting to show.
Weather is classic northeast Florida autumn: cool in the mornings rolling into the upper 70s by midday, light northeast winds holding around 5-10 knots. According to the NE Florida Surf Report, the surf is semi-clean, waist to chest high, and water clarity is holding decent—perfect ambush conditions around the passes.
Hot spots you shouldn’t miss:
- **Salt Run**: The oyster points are loaded with reds and some upper-slot trout, especially with moving water an hour or two after high tide.
- **Vilano Bridge**: Anchor up for sheepshead, drum, and keeper flounder around the structure—drop baits right in the eddies beside the pilings.
- **Matanzas Inlet flats**: Early birds can net live mullet and drift for trophy reds or toss topwater plugs at first light.
Don’t overlook the surf at St. Augustine Beach. Pompano, whiting, and occasional drum are on the chew, especially on that incoming tide this evening.
For gear, spool up with 10-15 lb braid and 20 lb fluorocarbon leaders for inshore. Bring a mix of jigs, paddle tails, and live bait rigs. If you’re drifting or working deeper edges, a white bucktail tipped with Gulp! or shrimp is deadly.
That’s the scoop for today, straight from the marsh to the sand! Thanks for tuning in. Be sure to subscribe for daily conditions, hot baits, and fresh tips to keep your lines tight.
This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
We’re kicking off with prime fall conditions. The sunrise splashed in at 7:31 AM, and you’ll have daylight until 6:51 PM. High tide hit around 7:23 AM with another coming up this evening at 7:38 PM, both peaking just over five feet. Midday slack should set up around 1:33 PM with lows near 0.75 feet, according to TidesChart. We’re in the sweet spot with an 83 tidal coefficient, which means strong water movement, ideal for chasing inshore and surf action.
This week, local guides and regulars are buzzing about robust catches. The creeks and flats are hosting **slot redfish** thick as thieves, especially on outgoing tide pushes. Close to the inlets, **trout action** remains solid, especially on higher water—many anglers have been putting 18–22” fish in the box, with some bruising 25-inchers reported east of Salt Run.
If you’re targeting **flounder**, focus around Vilano Bridge and the docks south of the 312. The mullet run is fading but there’s still bait around: finger mullet and mud minnows are best if you fish live. Artificial fans, throw 3-4” paddle tails in electric chicken or new penny colors. DOA shrimp and Gulp! baits fished slow along creek mouths are getting bit, especially by the flatties and trout. In the surf, pompano and some slot-whiting are coming in on sand fleas and Fishbites, and the odd black drum is showing up near the Matanzas ramp.
Sheepshead are staging on the pilings and rock structure. Fiddler crabs are the go-to, but a fresh piece of shrimp on a small jighead will do the trick for those thick-shouldered winter fish already starting to show.
Weather is classic northeast Florida autumn: cool in the mornings rolling into the upper 70s by midday, light northeast winds holding around 5-10 knots. According to the NE Florida Surf Report, the surf is semi-clean, waist to chest high, and water clarity is holding decent—perfect ambush conditions around the passes.
Hot spots you shouldn’t miss:
- **Salt Run**: The oyster points are loaded with reds and some upper-slot trout, especially with moving water an hour or two after high tide.
- **Vilano Bridge**: Anchor up for sheepshead, drum, and keeper flounder around the structure—drop baits right in the eddies beside the pilings.
- **Matanzas Inlet flats**: Early birds can net live mullet and drift for trophy reds or toss topwater plugs at first light.
Don’t overlook the surf at St. Augustine Beach. Pompano, whiting, and occasional drum are on the chew, especially on that incoming tide this evening.
For gear, spool up with 10-15 lb braid and 20 lb fluorocarbon leaders for inshore. Bring a mix of jigs, paddle tails, and live bait rigs. If you’re drifting or working deeper edges, a white bucktail tipped with Gulp! or shrimp is deadly.
That’s the scoop for today, straight from the marsh to the sand! Thanks for tuning in. Be sure to subscribe for daily conditions, hot baits, and fresh tips to keep your lines tight.
This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI