Drop Down Sport Fish Charters Fishing Report for St. Augustine Florida - 10/27/2026

Bait: Ballyhoos and sardines

temp: 74 degrees

Water depth: 80-120 feet

What's biting: sailfish, barracuda, snapper, trigger fish, amberjack, Cobia, mahi-mahi ,tuna ,wahoo, red snapper

Fishing Report – bottom Action Heating Up!

Good morning from Drop Down Sport Fish Charters in the beautiful city Saint Augustine Florida– premier Offshore / deepsea fishing Action in the Nation’s Oldest City! The best St. Augustine fishing charter.

If you're looking for an epic deepsea fishing charter out of Saint Augustine, Florida, now’s the time to book with Drop Down Sport Fish Charters. The best Saint Augustine fishing charter. Native to Saint Augustine and charter operated by Captain Alex We’ve been putting clients on fish and making memories just off the coast of St Augustine Florida for over 2 decades and the bite is great. If you’re looking for a St. Augustine fishing charter then look no further! Or even if you’re outside the town of St. Augustine, Daytona , Jacksonville Florida ocala Georgia ,or across the country Drop Down Sportfishing will take care of you. Native to Saint Augustine Florida capt Alex will get you on the bite!

Deep sea Bottom fishing is great, The red snapper and vermilion snapper bite has been hot over the deep reefs, with steady action in 80 to 120 feet of water. These great eating reef fish are lighting up the lines and filling coolers on nearly every trip. Drop Down Sport Fish Charters has years of experience offshore fishing in St. Augustine and knows how to get you on the fish.

Mangrove snapper fish are also in the mix , especially around the ledges and structure. They’re known for being sharp and aggressive, and once hooked, they bring the kind of fight that offshore anglers live for.

And let’s talk giant deep sea red snapper we’ve had some good action with big red snapper smashing baits on the surface. Their explosive runs and hard pull are nothing short of thrilling. Bruised ribs are common lol

We’re also seeing solid numbers of trigger fish which are always a welcome bonus. These hard-pulling, reef-hugging fish are tough to fool but absolutely worth the effort when it comes to the dinner plate.

If bouncing around the ocean isn’t your thing we offer inshore fishing charters for redfish trout black drum and flounder. These next few months are great inshore fishing charter opportunities. Ultra fun on light tackle shimano spinning rods.

Whether you're a seasoned offshore angler or brand new to deep sea fishing, there's no better place to experience it than an offshore fishing charter in St. Augustine, Florida with Drop Down Sport Fish Charters where history meets adventure on the water.

Plz do you research , Don’t be fooled by these new captains that just moved here on fishing booker that pay for fake 5 star reviews, plz use common sense and do not book a 23 foot small boat to go deepsea/offshore fishing only to be cancelled the night before because “it’s to choppy”. Time and time again people book off of fishing booker website with a “new captain” that just started fishing and have no experience or business takeing ppl charter fishing, then you book a offshore fishing charter on a small 22-24 foot boat, these fishing booker captains only go if it’s 1 foot or less, which is never, then you come to town and get canceled on the night before or they make you fish under a bridge for 3 inch fish. This happens regularly. And of course you don’t hear about it because the Arabian owned fishing Booker website deletes all their bad reviews. Plz do your research on what they actually catch every day!!! Go with a life long native to St. Augustine Florida with Drop down Sportfishing . A professional career guide that has decades of expertise and experience. Don’t take your wife and kids on a charter fishing trip and get sprayed in the face and soaking wet on a 23 foot boat with no bathroom! We have a very beautiful Custom Carolina 39 feet Nice Dry Comfortable Charter boat with bathroom!

If you’re coming to town and want to go on a premium offshore fishing charter out of Saint Augustine, Florida then give Drop Down Sport Fish Charters a call and we will get you tight. Let’s go fishing!

Great snapper for this young lady caught aboard Drop Down Sportfishing charters in Saint Augustine Florida

Drop Down Sport Fish Charters Fishing Report for St. Augustine Florida - 7/9/25

Bait: Ballyhoos and sardines

temp: 81 degrees

Water depth: 80-120 feet

What's biting: sailfish, barracuda, snapper, trigger fish, amberjack, Cobia, mahi-mahi ,tuna ,wahoo, red snapper

Fishing Report – Gulf Stream Action Heating Up!

Good evening from Drop Down Sport Fish Charters in the beautiful city St.Augustine Florida.

Summer is heating up in the oldest city in America, and so is the offshore bite! If you're heading to town for some deep sea fishing off the coast of St. Augustine, Florida, now’s the time to book your St. Augustine fishing charter.

This July, offshore kingfish are running strong, with solid action on the troll and near wrecks. These fast, hard-fighting predators are providing plenty of excitement for anglers looking for that screaming drag and adrenaline rush.

On the bottom, the bite is just as hot. We’re seeing great numbers of mangrove snapper, vermilion snapper, and lane snapper, all eager to take a well-placed bait. Triggerfish are also showing up in good numbers and making for excellent table fare.

Whether you're a seasoned angler or looking to book your first offshore fishing trip, the conditions out of St. Augustine are lining up perfectly for an unforgettable day on the water.

Drop Down Sport Fish Charters is running daily trips and ready to get you hooked up—offering expert crews, top-quality gear, and local knowledge that puts you right on the fish.

Please don’t be fooled by these “new captains“ on the Fishing Booker website or other phony and fake websites. Don’t be fooled and book an offshore fishing Charter on a 20 foot boat with 4 to 6 people and think you’re going offshore only to be canceled the night before because “It’s too rough” . Time and time again I get these calls from poor people booking on Fishing Booker with captains that have barely been in the ocean and expect to catch offshore fish. Do your research. Look at the pictures of what they really catch daily.

Come experience fishing with a born and raised local captain and why fishing in St. Augustine is one of Florida’s hidden gems—where rich history meets world-class fishing.

Tight lines and let’s go fishing!!!

Nice variety catch offshore fishing in St. Augustine Florida on Drop Down Sport Fish Charters

Drop Down Sport Fish Charters Fishing Report for St. Augustine Florida - 8/21/24

Bait: Ballyhoos and sardines

temp: 83 degrees

Water depth: 130 feet

What's biting: sailfish, barracuda, snapper, trigger fish, amberjack, Cobia, mahi-mahi ,tuna , wahoo ,mangroves

Good afternoon from Drop Down Sport Fish Charters here in the beautiful city Saint Augustine Florida. The weather is currently very sunny and hot with temperatures in the high 98 degrees. Late August in St. Augustine Florida is hot but the offshore fishing is too. Still a lot of pelagic species swimming around like king fish cobia and occasionally even a wahoo. Trolling live bait on the local bigger wrecks that hold bait can be very productive. Even bottom fishing offshore for snapper with a flat line out the back can catch fish too.

Inshore fishing charters in Saint Augustine Florida for redfish trout flounder and sheep head are about to pick up. September October and November are great inshore months. If offshore fishing isn’t your cup of tea, we have a nice flats boat to take you back country in a foot of water. Light tackle spinner reels with live shrimp is how we target inshore fish species.

Drop Down Sport Fish Charters in Saint Augustine Florida is one of the top offshore fishing charters for a reason. Go with a lifetime local captain, Not someone who moved here last year and bought a boat. Do you research ppl!!!

If you are planning an offshore fishing charter in Saint Augustine Florida or northeast Florida do your self a favor and check out Drop Down Sport Fish Charters to see what where all a bout.

Let’s go fishing!!!

Big king caught offshore fishing on Drop Down Sport Fish Charters in Saint Augustine Florida

Drop Down Sport Fish Charters Fishing Report for St. Augustine Florida - 5/9/2024

Bait: Ballyhoos and sardines

temp: 76 degrees

Water depth: 130-400 feet

What's biting: sailfish, barracuda, snapper, trigger fish, amberjack, Cobia, mahi-mahi ,tuna , wahoo

Good evening from Drop Down Sport Fish Charters in the beautiful city Saint Augustine Florida. The weather is currently sunny with temperatures in the high 80s winds out of the west at 10 to 15 miles an hour. The offshore fishing charters in Saint Augustine, Florida this month of May has been very good fishing. The longer 12hr offshore stream charters have been productive with nice pelagic fish like mahi mahi tuna and sailfish. Ballyhoo is the bait of choice along with chugger heads for big mahi and sails. On the 4hr half day offshore fishing charters kingfish and barracuda have been showing up on the local reefs. Live bait or ballyhoo catch these pelagic fish and with light tackle can be very fun and affective. Drop Down Sport Fish Charters in Saint Augustine Florida is a top boat for offshore fishing charters and will put you on the fish. Weather it’s your first time on a offshore fishing charter or your an experienced offshore angler Drop Down Sport Fish Charters can accommodate your party. If you are coming to Saint Augustine Florida and want to go deepsea fishing then give us call at Drop Down Sport Fish Charters dates are filling up quickly for summer.

Mahi taco’s on Drop Down Sport Fish Charters in Saint Augustine Florida offshore fishing charters

Drop Down Charters Fishing Report for St. Augustine Florida - 08/07/2017

 Bait: Cut sardine chunks and live bait 

Water temp: 82

Water depth: 75-100ft

What's biting: kingfish, cobia, amberjack, snapper

The dog days of summer are here and fishing in St.Augustine Florida is still great on Drop Down Sport Fish Charters! As we hit the month of April, fishing can be a little tricky. Sometimes the fish will be chewing and othertimes lock jawed. With the tropical storms and hurricanes approaching the barametric pressure will fluctuate and so will the bite. I always like to fish a week before a storm or front, and maybe 2-3 days after the storm passes. The moon phase is also a key factor, depending on the fishing you plan, some full moon night bites can be the absolute best and Mangrove Snapper are one of many. If you are ready to get on a good fishing charter before the summer ends don't hesitate and book with us on Drop Down Charters here in the oldest city St.Augustine Florida. Let's go fishing! 

Matt and crew with a nice summer catch on Drop Down Sport Fish Charters offshore fishing in St.Augustine Florida