Drop Down Sport Fish Charters Fishing Report for St. Augustine Florida - 10/25/2025

Bait: Ballyhoos and sardines

temp: 73 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 afternoon from Drop Down Sport Fish Charters the premier offshore fishing charter for st Augustine Florida. Top st Augustine fishing charter. October Fishing Report – St. Augustine, FL the weather has been breezy but sunny with temperatures in the high low 80s.

It’s been a great month on the water here in the Nation’s Oldest City, St. Augustine, Florida, and the fall bite hasn’t disappointed! Offshore trips with Drop Down Charters have been producing plenty of vermillion snapper, black sea bass, and triggerfish. The bottom fishing has been steady, with the vermillions stacked up over the deeper ledges and the sea bass and triggers hitting strong around the reefs and wrecks. Squid and cut bait have both been the go-to choice for consistent action.

As we roll toward the end of October, the excitement is building—trolling season for wahoo and tuna kicks off in November! The water’s cooling down, the bait’s moving in, and it won’t be long before those fast-moving pelagics start showing up offshore.

It’s a perfect time to get your gear ready and book your next trip with Drop Down Charters out of St. Augustine, Florida, where the fishing’s been hot and only getting better as we head into the cooler months.

Give us a call to go with a lifetime local captain on a nice 39 foot custom Carolina sport fish with head (bathroom) on board. We have been putting clients on fish for over a decade out of camanchee cove marina!!

Drop Down Sport Fish Charters Fishing Report for St. Augustine Florida - 5/10/25

Bait: Ballyhoos and sardines

temp: 77 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 afternoon from Drop Down Sport Fish Charters in the beautiful city Saint Augustine Florida. The weather is currently sunny skies with temperatures in the 80s . If you are looking for at St. Augustine fishing charter then look no further than the premier sport fishing charter Drop Down Sport Fish Charters. The mahi are running hot in the Gulf Stream, and now is prime time to get out there! Around 60 miles offshore of St. Augustine anglers are finding solid mahi-mahi action using rigged ballyhoo — the classic and reliable bait that these colorful acrobats just can’t resist. The bite has been consistent, with schools showing up under floating debris and weed lines, making for fast-paced action and loaded coolers.

This mahi run typically holds strong off St. Augustine through early June, so if you’ve been thinking about booking a St. Augustine fishing charter, don’t wait call Drop Down Sport Fish Charters — the clock is ticking on some of the best pelagic fishing of the season. Alongside the mahi, blackfin tuna are also showing up in good numbers. These fish aren’t just a thrill to catch; they’re a treat at the table. Whether you're into fresh sushi or our personal favorite — sesame seed-seared tuna served with jasmine rice and a rich teriyaki glaze — blackfin are a delicious bonus out there.

And let’s not forget the speed demons of the Gulf Stream — wahoo are also on the prowl. These toothy torpedoes are known for blistering runs and explosive strikes, especially on high-speed trolled lures or deep-set ballyhoo rigs.

With mahi, blackfin, and wahoo all in the mix, now’s the time to gear up and head offshore on a St. Augustine fishing charter with Drop Down Sport Fish Charters. The Gulf Stream is alive — book that charter and don’t miss out on the action!! Let’s go fishing!!

Nice kill for this crew on a St. Augustine fishing charter with Drop Down Sport Fish Charters

Drop Down Sport Fish Charters Fishing Report for St. Augustine Florida - 4/21/25

Bait: Ballyhoos and sardines

temp: 70 degrees

Water depth: 80-120 feet

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

Good morning from the premier St.Augustine fishing charter Drop Down Sport Fish Charters in the oldest city Saint Augustine Florida. Currently the weather is sunny and calm with 10 knot winds out of the west and The temperature is 81 degrees.

Now is the time, book your St. Augustine fishing charter with Drop Down Sport Fish Charters for an exciting day of going sport fishing offshore/deepsea fishing off the coastline of St. Augustine Florida.

If you want one of the best St. Augustine fishing charters then look no further than to Drop Down Sport Fish Charters. We have been running offshore fishing charters for over a decade. And a decade before that running other charter boats. We have a Nice big stable dry 39 foot Carolina custom sport fish with bathroom on board, great for private parties 2-6 ppl. Don’t be fooled by booking the 20 ft Center consoles on Fishing booker only to be canceled on last minute because it’s to choppy or they don’t want to go!!! This happens time and time again. Ppl plz do your research, don’t go with a charter that just moved here last season and now is on fishing booker just to take you for a boat ride.

Captain Alex is born and raised in St Augustine for 38 years and fishing his whole lifetime. You can be assured alex will try his absolute best every time and you will have the best chance to catch memories on Drop Down Sport Fish Charters.

Dates are filling up fast so give Drop Down Sport Fish Charters a call and let’s go fishing!!

Nice snapper caught on Drop Down Sport Fish Charters in St Augustine Florida

Drop Down Sport Fish Charters Fishing Report for St. Augustine Florida - 3/10/25

Bait: Ballyhoos and sardines

temp: 64 degrees

Water depth: 80-120 feet

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

Good morning from the premier St.Augustine fishing charter Drop Down Sport Fish Charters in the oldest city Saint Augustine Florida. The weather is currently sunny with temperatures in the mid 60s and the seas 2 feet flat calm ocean. The weather in Saint Augustine is about to heat up and the deep sea fishing is too. St. Augustine fishing charters on Drop Down Sport Fish Charters is an easy decision when it comes to fishing with a courteous crew on a nice well kept deep sea fishing charter boat. We supply everything, rods , reels , bait , ice, all tackle , fishing license , we clean and bag your catch, just bring your snacks and drinks for the day and step aboard the boat , We will have everything taken care of. You’ll ride comfortable to the offshore fishing grounds on a 39 ft custom Carolina sport fish keeping you dry and safe.

Deep sea fishing charters for mahi, tuna fish ,wahoo ,and sailfish are all on the board the next couple months when booking a St. Augustine fishing charter. Gulf Stream 12 hr trips are the way to go. Drop Down Sport Fish Charters is a top boat in Saint Augustine for over a decade. Don’t be fooled to go offshore fishing on 20 ft boat with a captain that just moved here that is on fishing booker. Plz do yourself some research.

St. Augustine fishing charters inshore can be very good as well. Back country fishing in a foot or two of water for reds trout and flounder on light tackle spinning rods will provide an exhilarating experience for the novice angler. I like live shrimp on oyster bars and an outgoing tide.

If you are coming to St. Augustine Florida in the next week or months and looking for a top notch St. Augustine fishing charter then look no further and give Drop Down Sport Fish Charters a call and we will get you tight!

Ziggy on his birthday with family and friends on a Saint Augustine fishing charter with Drop Down Sport Fish Charters

Drop Down Sport Fish Charters Fishing Report for St. Augustine Florida - 2/25/25

Bait: Ballyhoos and sardines

temp: 63 degrees

Water depth: 80-120 feet

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

Good Morning from the premier deep sea fishing charter Drop Down Sport Fish Charters in St. Augustine Florida. The weather currently in Saint Augustine is rainy with clouds, wind out of the northeast at 15 knots. The temperature outside is 61 degrees with the offshore water around 65 degrees. Drop Down Sport Fish Charters is ready for the up coming season for pelagics like Mahi Mahi , black fin tuna, sailfish , wahoo and many more. If you are looking for a thrilling day offshore deep sea fishing on a nice 39 ft custom Carolina sportfish then give Drop Down Sport Fish Charters in St. Augustine Florida a call and we will get you tight. We take pride in keeping the boat and our gear top notch for a premier charter fishing experience. We only use the finest tackle and lures to give you the best chance to catch trophy fish. For years and years Drop Down Sport Fish Charters has been one of the top producing charter fishing boats in Saint Augustine Florida. Deep sea wreck fishing is also an option for nice bottom fish such as snapper trigger fish sea bass cobia amberjack and other reef species. This type of fishing can be done year round but different times of year produce different fish with the changing water temperatures. Saint Augustine Florida is a great place to visit and also a good fishing destination. Drop Down Sport Fish Charters is a born and raised native to these waters in St. Augustine Florida so you can be assured you will have a great out day deep sea fishing. People please do your your research before booking a trip, don’t be fooled and book a offshore fishing charter on a 20 ft center console with no (head) bathroom and get beat to death and sprayed in the face soaking wet. Sounds fun !! Go with a trusted professional captain on a nice big stable dry charter boat. If deep sea fishing charters aren’t for you, but still want to catch some nice quality fish back country? How about inshore fishing charters. Drop Down Sport Fish Charters also has a shallow water flats boat to get in very skinny shallow water. Saint Augustine Florida inshore fishing can be very good certain times of year. Red fish trout flounder are the main fish we target inshore fishing but sheep’s head , black drum and white fish are also to be had. Inshore fishing charters are quite and great for the client that’s wants peace but still bend a pole. Can’t say this enough if you are coming to Saint Augustine Florida in the next coming weeks or months and want to impress your party or group with a life long memory give Drop Down Sport Fish Charters a call and let’s go fishing!!!

Big over slot redfish caught deep sea offshore fishing on Drop Down Sport Fish Charters in Saint Augustine Florida