Fresh St. Marks Fishing Reports

As the water cools the shallow grouper will be more aggressive! The redfish are fired up, trout will be as well! Book today!

Artificial baits are putting a whooping on the redfish also have lots of tarpon passing through

So we have survived the warm water/cold water flip flop that mocks the cabin fever stricken flats enthusiasts. Survived the nasty cold north winds and water puddle boat ramps of winter. Now our sights are aimed at that warm time of year where one could drift all day in bliss swatting and cussing at rouge yellow flies.. Spring Baby! Water temps have and are continuing to get warmer and warmer (80’s) as they finish filling in with grass and bait. Even though it’s not as fast as the temp boost; water is clearing up daily with a strong tannic stain still present. Have found grass mats formed and drifting around with the tides in and out. Nothing thick enough to foul treble hooks or clog a motor. Fishing!? Yeah it’s been good and than it’s been slow but than good again. I’m liking where we are going. Bait pods showing up, with mean blues, jacks, and macks chasing. Pinfish and smooth puffers are annoying as always to the pop cork specialist. Plenty of ladyfish and mullet around as well. Redfish and trout bite are hot. Nothing new with presentation here. No need to get cute; throw what you know where you know. Oyster bars, shallow grass lines for your reds, trout have been caught in 3-6’ with sinking mirrolure style jerk baits. Top water bite is strong and so has cut/live bait approach when artificial isn’t the look. Popping corks are popular for a reason, they work. I’ve found success on slower days by taking what the fish are giving me and not forcing a bait they don’t want. If the artificial approach doesn’t work go to cut bait/live bait no need to ride a skunk home. “Throw what gives you confidence” Bounce those jigs close to bottom for flounder around the grass lines and oyster bars. Keep your eyes peeled on the flats for those moments of surprise. Never know when something exotic is cruising the shallows.

The spring bit is coming in hot! Redfish, trout, and black drum are hungry! The sheepshead spawn is also kicking up!

The fish have been feeding and it will only get better as spring approaches!

Started trolling for gag grouper had some success then moved inshore for some trout and redfish