🐟 What fish can you catch in St. Augustine South?

Most commonly caught species around St. Augustine South , FL : Largemouth bass - 19,201 reported catches Red drum - 3,119 reported catches Bluegill - 2,645 reported catches Florida bass - 1,852 reported catches Black drum - 1,191 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest St. Augustine South fishing reports?

The latest St. Augustine South , FL fishing reports are: @quincyjohnson8271 reported a nice Bonnethead shark at St. Johns County Coast . @hunter.buckles reported a nice Largemouth bass . @hunter.buckles reported a nice Largemouth bass . @hunter.buckles reported a nice Largemouth bass . @hunter.buckles reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

Fishing in St. Augustine South, FL

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in St. Augustine South, Florida?

Anglers in St. Augustine South , FL recommend these top fishing spots: Saint Johns River , Matanzas River , Tolomato River , St. Johns County Ocean Pier , Matanzas Inlet .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in St. Augustine South?

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Top fish species in St. Augustine South

Latest St. Augustine South fishing reports

Bonnethead shark

St. Johns County Coast

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Koi carp

Lakeside Park

40 in · 50 lb

Striped searobin

Fox Cut

5 in · 1 lb

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Fishing regulations in St. Augustine South

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Florida can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of May 10th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Memorable

1 > 16

Max size

16"

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Total Length

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Aggregate

Keep intact

No minimum length. Only 1 bass may be 16-inches or longer in total length. Black Bass or any part thereof may not be used as bait.

Regulations are the same for both Florida Bass and Largemouth Bass throughout Florida, so there is no need for anglers to distinguish between the two species for regulations purposes.

Catch a largemouth bass 8-pounds or heavier, check out our TrophyCatch for some amazing prizes.

An angler participating in the TrophyCatch Program may temporarily possess in live condition one largemouth bass, 8 pounds or greater, over the legal length limit and bag limit in order to obtain photographic or video documentation of the fish. All largemouth bass retained for this purpose must be released alive into the waterbody in which it was caught immediately after documentation.

An angler may possess one largemouth bass 16.5 pounds or greater, per day over the legal length or bag limit when submitting for the certification of a potential state record provided they contact the Commission at this link MYFWC-Potential state record largemouth bass. Largemouth bass maintained in live condition may only be possessed on the waterbody or adjacent shore from which the fish was caught and may only be released alive in the same waterbody, unless otherwise directed by Commission staff.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

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29°50′41.6″N 81°18′56.2″W

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FAQ about St. Augustine South fishing

Anglers in St. Augustine South, FL recommend these top fishing spots: Saint Johns River, Matanzas River, Tolomato River, St. Johns County Ocean Pier, and Matanzas Inlet.

Most commonly caught species around St. Augustine South, FL:

Largemouth bass - 19,201 reported catches
Red drum - 3,119 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,645 reported catches
Florida bass - 1,852 reported catches
Black drum - 1,191 reported catches

The latest St. Augustine South, FL fishing reports are:

@quincyjohnson8271 reported a nice Bonnethead shark at St. Johns County Coast.
@hunter.buckles reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@hunter.buckles reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@hunter.buckles reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@hunter.buckles reported a nice Largemouth bass.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for St. Augustine South, FL. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities:

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in St. Augustine South, FL was a 11 ft / 47 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @og17 at Guana River on December 1, 2017.

The biggest Red drum (by length) reported in St. Augustine South, FL was a 13 ft / 4.1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @cgbendt at Guana River on December 20, 2015.