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St. Augustine Fishing Report: Tides, Lures, and Hot Spots for Reds, Trout, and More
Published 2 months, 3 weeks ago
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Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your St. Augustine fishing guru, comin' at ya live from the salty shores on this fine February 9th mornin'. Skies are clearin' up after a windy night, with light NE swells at 1-2 feet accordin' to 911 Surf Report—perfect for hittin' the water without gettin' tossed. Sunrise was 'round 7:15 AM, sunset at 6:00 PM, givin' us a solid 11 hours of prime light, per Tides4fishing charts.
Tides today are mellow with a low coefficient of 42—lows at 2:42 AM (-0.9 ft) and 3:16 PM (-0.8 ft), highs at 8:55 AM (5.6 ft) and 9:20 PM (5.0 ft), straight from NOAA and Tides4fishing for St. Augustine Beach. Fish the outgoing around mid-mornin' when currents kick up reds and trout.
Action's heatin' up locals say—redfish, speckled trout, flounder, and slot-sized black drum are chewin' strong in the inlets and flats, echoin' recent reports from St. Augustine Fishing Report podcasts and Captain Experiences guides. Limits of 3-5 lb reds, keeper trout to 20 inches, and a few bonus kings offshore. Water temps hoverin' comfy in the low 60s, keepin' 'em active.
Best lures? Go with white bucktail jigs or soft plastics like paddle tails in chartreuse or white—mimic shrimp perfect, as pier pros swear by 'em. Top baits: live shrimp, fiddler crabs, or finger mullet Carolina-rigged for bottom feeders. Artificial minnows and swim baits are killin' it too.
Hot spots: Vilano Beach inlet for trout on the drop-off, and Matanzas Inlet for reds tailin' in the shallows—launch early and stake out the outgoing tide.
Y'all stay safe, check regs, and tight lines!
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Tides today are mellow with a low coefficient of 42—lows at 2:42 AM (-0.9 ft) and 3:16 PM (-0.8 ft), highs at 8:55 AM (5.6 ft) and 9:20 PM (5.0 ft), straight from NOAA and Tides4fishing for St. Augustine Beach. Fish the outgoing around mid-mornin' when currents kick up reds and trout.
Action's heatin' up locals say—redfish, speckled trout, flounder, and slot-sized black drum are chewin' strong in the inlets and flats, echoin' recent reports from St. Augustine Fishing Report podcasts and Captain Experiences guides. Limits of 3-5 lb reds, keeper trout to 20 inches, and a few bonus kings offshore. Water temps hoverin' comfy in the low 60s, keepin' 'em active.
Best lures? Go with white bucktail jigs or soft plastics like paddle tails in chartreuse or white—mimic shrimp perfect, as pier pros swear by 'em. Top baits: live shrimp, fiddler crabs, or finger mullet Carolina-rigged for bottom feeders. Artificial minnows and swim baits are killin' it too.
Hot spots: Vilano Beach inlet for trout on the drop-off, and Matanzas Inlet for reds tailin' in the shallows—launch early and stake out the outgoing tide.
Y'all stay safe, check regs, and tight lines!
Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for daily updates! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI