Augustine due to the variety of waterways and variation in depth, vegetation, structure, and temperature, booking a fishing charter with an experienced captain offers the best chance of success. Since there are many different ways to fish in St. Mutton snapper | Photo Copyright: Anietra Hamper The Intracoastal waters are also where these fish are born before they go offshore. He says to be prepared for just about anything, including the possibility of offshore species that sometimes lose their way and end up in the shallows. My guide, Captain James of Drum Man Charters, takes me out just past the marina to target redfish and spotted trout in the three to four feet of water. Augustine is fishing on the Intracoastal Waterway, where there is an abundance of fish species close to the tall spartina grass and mounds of oyster beds, which serve as filters for these pristine waters. Anietra with a Stingray | Photo Copyright: Anne BralyĪnother great introduction to fishing in St. For an added advantage, Hernandez lets me in on a little secret in our arsenal about using 'fishbites,' a bait attractor that carries the scent of local species. Hernandez shows me the specific gear for surf fishing and the bait for pompano and whiting that we are targeting. A full lean back flowing into a long, outward cast, while maintaining balance is easier said than done. Technique is everything in the waves to cast the line past the breakers. We walk into the water waist deep, making sure to gain the best leverage with the 10- and 12-foot rods that we are using. Augustine Paddle Sports takes me to Crescent Beach to learn how to surf fish. Augustine | Photo Copyright: Kim MacKinnonĮxpert fishing guide Dave Hernandez of St. Augustine has many resources for newbies. While it can be intimidating to see experienced local anglers lined up on the beach with their lines precisely positioned in the surf, St. One of the most convenient ways to fish in St. Augustine a year-round fishing destination. The variety of species inshore, from redfish, drum, and spotted trout to the offshore sport fish like kingfish, tuna, cobia, and barracuda, make St. Augustine, with its vast maze of inlets and waterways. It's no wonder fishing is one of the most popular outdoor activities in St.

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