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St. Augustine Early Dawn Bite: Reds, Trout, and Flounder Going Off
Published 3 weeks, 5 days ago
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Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to fishing guide right here in St. Augustine, hittin' you with the fresh report for early Saturday mornin', April 4th, 2026, 'round 3 AM. Water's warmin' up nice, pushin' low 70s in the bays and surf, with a light southeast breeze at 5-10 knots keepin' things calm—perfect for dawn bites before the sun pops at 7:12 AM and dips at 7:42 PM.
Tides are on point today: low at 4:15 AM, high rippin' at 10:22 AM, then droppin' low again 'round 4:48 PM. Fish are feedin' heavy on that outgoing flow, accordin' to local charter logs from the past week. Solunar peaks hit major from 6-8 AM and 6:30-8:30 PM—get out there!
Action's hot on **redfish** tailin' flats, **speckled trout** smashin' around oyster bars, and **flounder** giggin' the troughs. Recent catches? Dozens of slot reds up to 25 inches, limits of specks to 4 pounds, plus black drum and sheepshead pilin' up near bridges. Surf's givin' whiting and pompano steady, with a few slot snook showin' early. Nearshore, vermilion snapper and red grouper are stackin' as waters climb.
Best **lures**: **Gold spoons** and **paddle-tail soft plastics** under poppin' corks for reds and trout—work 'em slow on the fall. **Topwater plugs** at first light for explosive strikes. Live **shrimp** or **mullet** on a fish-finder rig can't be beat for bottom dwellers; finger mullet if you can net 'em.
Hit these hot spots: **Vilano Beach** for surf pompano on the outgoing, and **Matanzas Inlet** jetties for reds and flounder huggin' the rocks—tides pullin' bait right to 'em.
Stay safe, check regs, and handle 'em gentle.
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Tides are on point today: low at 4:15 AM, high rippin' at 10:22 AM, then droppin' low again 'round 4:48 PM. Fish are feedin' heavy on that outgoing flow, accordin' to local charter logs from the past week. Solunar peaks hit major from 6-8 AM and 6:30-8:30 PM—get out there!
Action's hot on **redfish** tailin' flats, **speckled trout** smashin' around oyster bars, and **flounder** giggin' the troughs. Recent catches? Dozens of slot reds up to 25 inches, limits of specks to 4 pounds, plus black drum and sheepshead pilin' up near bridges. Surf's givin' whiting and pompano steady, with a few slot snook showin' early. Nearshore, vermilion snapper and red grouper are stackin' as waters climb.
Best **lures**: **Gold spoons** and **paddle-tail soft plastics** under poppin' corks for reds and trout—work 'em slow on the fall. **Topwater plugs** at first light for explosive strikes. Live **shrimp** or **mullet** on a fish-finder rig can't be beat for bottom dwellers; finger mullet if you can net 'em.
Hit these hot spots: **Vilano Beach** for surf pompano on the outgoing, and **Matanzas Inlet** jetties for reds and flounder huggin' the rocks—tides pullin' bait right to 'em.
Stay safe, check regs, and handle 'em gentle.
Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for weekly 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