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Fishing Northeast Florida - Amelia Island to St Augustine
Capt. Ron Schurr
February 6, 2008
Jacksonville - Saltwater Fishing Report
Redfish have moved up on the mudflats that border the Intracoastal Waterway. Concentrate on bays and flats that are protected from the wind along the waterway from St Augustine to Fernandina. Midday high tides combined with low winds and sunlight is optimal. The dark mud bottom absorbs sunlight, making these flat’s a few degrees warmer. A comfort zone for redfish. Since the water is shallow and further from deep water the fish are on high alert, so a stealthy approach is critical. High water is needed, so time your trip with the tides. Fish the last couple hours of incoming and first two hours of outgoing tides. Keep in mind that these mudflats are dry at low tide and it’s easy to get stuck, especially when you’re concentrating on catching fish. Low profile lures such as spoons and small 4” dark colored jerkbaits are good choices.
On the lower half of the tide, look for the redfish to vacate the mudflat and drop off towards deeper water. Oyster beds and depths over 3 feet adjacent to the flats are great places to target. If the flat is holding a school of redfish, they usually don’t go too far on low tide. Look for baitfish or birds feeding along the banks.
Low tide fishing here in North Florida is usually the most productive tidal phase.
Matt and Rich enjoying a great low tide bite
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