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 - 6/8/25

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 the premier offshore fishing charter boat of Saint Augustine Drop Down Sport Fish Charters. Offshore fishing is firing off the coast of St. Augustine, Florida, and now is one of the best times of the year to get out on the water with Drop Down Sport Fish Charters. Just 9 to 10 miles offshore, the king mackerel have shown up in strong numbers, giving anglers that classic hard fight and high-speed action they’re known for. We’re also seeing cobia around the wrecks and buoys—always a great bonus catch this time of year—and even had a few sailfish make appearances offshore, adding to the excitement. As water temperatures rise and bait moves through the area, the bite only gets better. June and July are prime months for to book a St. Augustine fishing charter. Offshore trips in Northeast Florida, with consistent weather windows and a wide variety of pelagic species in striking distance. If you've been thinking about booking a deep sea fishing trip in the Nation’s Oldest City, St Augustine this is your sign—now’s the time to go on your premier offshore fishing charter out of Saint Augustine on drop down sport fish charters. Give us a call dates are filling up quickly. Let’s go fishing!!

Kevin and crew on a Saint Augustine fishing charter with drop down sport fish charters

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