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Spring Bites Heating Up in Coastal Georgia Waters
Midway Historic District - Liberty, GA
Fishing around St. Catherine’s Sound has been steady, with great opportunities for inshore anglers targeting a mix of popular species. The warming spring temperatures and active tides have created solid conditions across the flats, creek mouths, and grass lines.
Redfish are biting well on live shrimp and cut bait, especially during the outgoing tide. Most action is coming from shallow flats near oyster beds and marsh edges. Anglers are reporting slot-sized reds and a few over-slot fish mixed in.
Speckled Trout are showing up in greater numbers as water temps climb into the 60s. Soft plastics and popping cork rigs have been producing good results, particularly around deeper drop-offs and along current seams.
Flounder activity is picking up as well, with more consistent catches coming from sandy bottoms and near dock pilings. Gulp baits and finger mullet are the go-to choices right now.
There’s also been some good Whiting action off sandy points and near deeper channels, which makes for fun and easy fishing with light tackle. Meanwhile, Tarpon haven’t made their full push into the area yet, but it won’t be long before early arrivals start showing up.
Bait is becoming more abundant inshore, and with tides running strong this week, the bite should stay productive. Now’s a great time to book a St. Catherine’s Sound fishing charter and take advantage of these prime spring conditions.