Morning, folks. It’s Artificial Lure here with your St. Augustine fishing report for today, November 20, 2025. The tide’s running strong this morning—low tide hit at 1:20 am, and we’re now headed toward high tide at 7:49 am, with water levels peaking around 5.5 feet. The next low tide comes at 2:10 pm, dropping to just under 0.7 feet, so plan your spots around those swings. The weather’s mild, with light southwest winds and clear skies, making for some solid fishing conditions.
Sunrise was just before 7:14 am, and sunset tonight will be around 7:44 pm, giving us a long day to work the water. The solunar forecast shows major bite windows from 3:01 to 5:01 am and 3:31 to 5:31 pm, with minor activity around 8:45 am and 11:22 pm. If you’re out during those times, you’ll have a better shot at hooking up.
Redfish and speckled trout are biting strong right now, especially around the points and channels near Butler Beach and Trestle Bay Swamp. Anglers are reporting good numbers of reds and trout, with some flounder mixed in near the jetties and deeper cuts. The moving tides are pushing baitfish, and the predators are following.
For lures, topwater poppers and swimbaits are working well in the early morning and late afternoon, especially around the surf and near the piers. If you’re fishing the bays or backwaters, try a drop-shot rig with a Berkley PowerBait MaxScent Hit Worm or a small fluke. Live bait like shrimp and finger mullet is also producing, especially for trout and flounder.
If you’re looking for a couple of hot spots, Butler Beach is always solid for surf fishing, and Trestle Bay Swamp offers some great backwater action. The harbor entrances are also worth checking, especially around the tide changes.
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