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St. Augustine Fishing Report: Reds, Trout, and Snapper Galore on the First Coast

St. Augustine Fishing Report: Reds, Trout, and Snapper Galore on the First Coast

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Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your St. Augustine fishing guru, comin' at ya with today's report for Friday, February 13th, 2026. Mornin' tide peaked around 4:59 AM at about 4.2 feet near the pier, droppin' to a low of 0.7 feet by mid-mornin', with the next high comin' late afternoon—perfect for fishin' the outgoing current. Sunrise was at 7:20 AM, sunset 'round 5:46 PM, givin' ya solid daylight. Weather's mild with high pressure buildin' in, light winds from the northeast accordin' to the NDBC marine forecast, keepin' seas calm for inshore runs.

Fish are active in these parts—redfish and trout bitin' steady on the flats and creeks, thanks to Capt. Tommy Derringer's latest intel from the Intracoastal and backcountry estuaries. Folks report solid catches of slot reds, speckled trout up to 20 inches, and some black drum mixin' in. Offshore, word's buzzin' 'bout abundant red snapper, with Charter Capt. Adam Petnuch from Reel Dream Charters sayin' this could be the longest season since 2009 if the feds approve Florida's plan—plenty out there for good eatin'.

For lures, stick to my namesake: gold spoons or paddle tails in chartreuse for reds and trout on the flats—work 'em slow on the dropin' tide. MirrOlure twitchbaits or soft plastics like Gulp! shrimp shine for specks. Live bait? Fiddler crabs or shrimp under a poppin' cork can't be beat for drum and reds.

Hit these hot spots: Vilano Beach ramps for easy inshore access to troughs full of trout, or Matanzas Inlet on the outgoing for reds pushin' bait. Stay safe out there, check regs, and wear your PFD.

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