As of October 4, 2024, the fishing scene in St. Augustine is looking promising, especially with the current weather and tidal conditions.

### Weather and Tides
Today, we're expecting partly cloudy skies with a high of around 78 degrees Fahrenheit and a gentle breeze out of the northeast. The tides are in our favor, with a high tide at 8:55 AM and a low tide at 3:04 PM, which should make for some excellent fishing opportunities in the creeks and flats.

### Sunrise and Sunset
Sunrise was at 7:24 AM, and sunset will be at 7:04 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to get out on the water.

### Fish Activity
Yesterday saw a lot of activity from redfish, particularly around the jetties and in the creeks. Anglers reported catching several quality redfish, along with some sheepshead, although the numbers of sheepshead have been dropping off lately. Spotted seatrout and flounder were also caught in decent numbers.

### Types and Amounts of Fish
Redfish were the stars of the show, with many anglers reporting catches of 2-5 fish per trip. Sheepshead, though fewer in number, were all quality catches. Spotted seatrout and flounder were caught in smaller numbers but still provided a fun day on the water.

### Best Lures and Bait
For redfish, live bait such as shrimp and mud crabs worked exceptionally well. Artificial lures like gold spoons and soft plastic jigs also produced some nice catches. For sheepshead, fiddler crabs were the go-to bait. Spotted seatrout and flounder responded well to live bait like shrimp and small jigs.

### Hot Spots
One of the hot spots right now is the Salt Run area on Anastasia Island. This protected inlet is ideal for fly fishing and sight fishing for redfish. Another great spot is the Guana Tolomato Matanzas Estuarine Research Reserve, where you can fish the tidal waters on the south side of the dam for a variety of saltwater species.

If you're looking for a more accessible spot, the St. Johns County Ocean Pier on St. Augustine Beach is always a good bet. The pier's fishing license covers you, so you don't need to worry about getting one, and the bait and tackle shop there can provide everything you need.

With the right conditions and the right gear, today should be an excellent day to get out and enjoy the fishing in St. Augustine.