Drop Down Sport Fish Charters Fishing Report for St. Augustine Florida - 8/26/2025

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 morning from the premier fishing charter in St. Augustine Florida Drop Down Sport Fish Charters. The best St. Augustine fishing charter. Summer might be coming to an end, but the fishing is not in the Oldest City—St. Augustine, Florida. The offshore bite has been hot for barracuda, triggerfish, vermilion snapper (beeliners), seabass and few cobia.

On recent trips with Drop Down Sport Fish Charters we’ve found steady action from 80–140 ft. Barracuda are stacked on the high-relief wrecks—have a wire-stinger rig ready and fire a live bait or flash a spoon for explosive strikes. Triggerfish are thick on the hard bottom; small cut squid on a two-hook rig is lights out. Vermilion snapper are chewing over ledges—drop down cut cigar minnows or squid strips and keep baits just off the bottom for quick limits. Seabass are mixed in; a simple chicken rig with small hooks and cut bait keeps rods bent between snaps.

Best windows have been the first couple hours of daylight and the tide changes when the current eases. Watch your drift, keep leaders light (except for the ’cudas), and don’t be afraid to bump spots until you mark life.

If you want to get in on this late-summer fun run off St. Augustine, Florida, hop aboard Drop Down Sport Fish Charter in St. Augustine Florida , -we’ll put you on the meat while the offshore bite stays fired up.

Plz don’t be fooled and book on fishing booker website with a captain that just got a captain license and moved here. Don’t be conned into booking a 22-24 foot boat ”offshore fishing” only to be canceled on the day before because “it’s too choppy” And then they try to take you river fishing to catch 4 inch fish and bake in the sun. Please look into what they actually catch, not the pictures from ten years ago with there uncle Ricky and uncle bob. Book with a lifetime local that has charter fished for decades. Go on a nice comfortable stable dry riding 39 foot custom Carolina sport fish with head on board (bathroom).

If you are headed to Saint Augustine, Florida and want to book a Saint Augustine fishing charter on the premier offshore boat Drop Down Sport Fish Charters give us a call we will get you tight!

Nice catch of snappers on a St. Augustine fishing charter with Drop Down Sport Fish Charters

Drop Down Sport Fish Charters Fishing Report for St. Augustine Florida - 7/29/25

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 afternoon from Drop Down Sport Fish Charters in the beautiful city St. Augustine Florida– Offshore Action in the Nation’s Oldest City!

If you're looking for epic offshore fishing out of St. Augustine, Florida, now’s the time to book with Drop Down Sport Fish Charters. We’ve been putting clients on fish and making memories just off the coast of St Augustine Florida for years and the bite is on fire. If you’re looking for a St. Augustine fishing charter then look no further!

The lane snapper and vermilion snapper bite has been hot over the deep reefs, with steady action in 100 to 140 feet of water. These tasty 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 and knows how to get you on the bite.

Mangrove snapper are also chewing, 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 barracuda—we’ve had some wild surface action with big cudas smashing baits boat-side. Their explosive runs and aerial displays are nothing short of thrilling.

We’re also seeing solid numbers of triggerfish, 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.

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.

Don’t be fooled by these captains that just moved here and book a 22 ft 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 “captain” that just started, then convince you to go book a offshore fishing charter on a 22 foot boat when they’re knowingly only gonna go if it’s 6 inches or less, then you come to town and get canceled on the night before or they try to make you river fish for 3 inch fish. Plz do your research on what they actually catch. Go with a life long native to St. Augustine Florida. We have a 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 day offshore fishing in St. Augustine Florida on Drop Down Sport Fish Charters

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 - 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 - 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