Drop Down Sport Fish Charters Fishing Report for St. Augustine Florida - 8/19/2026

Bait: Ballyhoos and sardines

temp: 79 degrees

Water depth: 80-180 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 St. Augustine Florida– premier Offshore fishing Action in the Nation’s Oldest City! The best St. Augustine fishing charter.

If you're looking for an epic fishing charter out of St. Augustine, Florida, now’s the time to book with Drop Down Sport Fish Charters. The best St. 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 ,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.

Bottom fishing is great, The red snapper and vermilion snapper bite has been hot over the deep reefs, with steady action in 100 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 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 amberjack, 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 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 captains that just moved here on fishing booker that have paid for fake 5 star reviews, plz use common sense and do not book a small boat 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 and have no experience takeing ppl charter fishing, then you book a offshore fishing charter on a 22-24 foot boat when they’re knowingly only gonna 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. It happens regularly. 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! 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 nice 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!

Drop down Sportfishing on vacation with a limit of bugs

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 - 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

Drop Down Sport Fish Charters Fishing Report for St. Augustine Florida - 11/10/2024

Bait: Ballyhoos and sardines

temp: 73 degrees

Water depth: 100 feet

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

Good afternoon from Drop Down Sport Fish Charters in beautiful Saint Augustine Florida the nations oldest city. This fishing report is effective November 10 of 2024. The weather is currently 74 degree’s and cloudy with the wind out of the north east at 15 to 20 kn. The offshore fishing charters in St. Augustine Florida the month of November have been great with lots of snapper and other bottom fish in the mix. 15-20 miles on artificial reefs have been productive. Drop Down Sport Fish Charters in Saint Augustine Florida has had a few 6hr trips and have caught some cobia triggers and limits of vermillion snapper. And of course 50-75 red snapper in the mix. There taking over all the near shore wreckage. Offshore fishing charters in Saint Augustine Florida will be good till January then it’s gets cold and windy for most of the month it seems. However if it is nice weather and we are booked Drop Down Sport Fish Charters runs fishing charters year round so don’t hesitate to give us a call and book a trip. We have an inshore flats boat for the days it’s to choppy offshore, we can go back country inshore fishing for red fish , trout, black drum and flounder. Winter months are nice for these inshore fishing charters because it’s not too hot and only 4 hr fishing charters. Fishing charters in Saint Augustine Florida are year round but people please do your research on who you charter fish with, make sure they didn’t start last year and tell you they fish there whole live… there are so many cons that will take you boat riding. Drop Down Sport Fish Charters have a lifetime of experience in Saint Augustine Florida!! If you have any questions at all or thinking of coming to St.Augustine Florida in the future give us a call at Drop Down Sport Fish Charters and we will put you on the fish!

Nice catch offshore fishing on Drop Down Sport Fish Charters in Saint Augustine Florida

Drop Down Sport Fish Charters Fishing Report for St. Augustine Florida - 9/24/2024

Bait: Ballyhoos and sardines

temp: 80 degrees

Water depth: 120 feet

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

Good evening from Drop Down Sport Fish Charters in the beautiful city Saint Augustine Florida. This report effective around 730 pm the weather is currently 77 degrees with sunny skies and wind out of the north east at 10 knots. The offshore fishing charters this month of September out of Saint Augustine Florida on Drop Down Sport Fish Charters has been very good. A lot of rain has the water a dark brownish inshore but once out 15-20 miles it cleans up to a decent blue. Bottom fishing on 6-8 hr deep sea fishing charters has been steady with a bunch of vermillion snapper , few trigger fish, some jacks,sharks and plenty of the endangered red snapper. Drop Down Sport Fish Charters will also be doing inshore flats fishing for redfish trout and flounder beginning in November to February 2025. If you are looking for a fun laid back Charter and not looking to get bounced around offshore or see sickness prone then maybe a flats inshore backcountry fishing charter is for you. Saint Augustine, Florida has great inshore fishing habitat. The creeks and river with lots of marsh offer a variety of habitat for inshore fish. The next couple of months is some of my favorite time of year and the offshore fishing is great too. If you are planning a trip to Saint Augustine Florida and looking for a offshore fishing charter then give us a call on Drop Down Sport Fish Charters and let’s go catching!!