April has brought an outstanding wave of inshore fishing action to the Palm Coast waters, and anglers throwing Skinny Water Lures are seeing some of their best catches of the year! With warming water temperatures, longer days, and a surge of baitfish moving back onto the flats, the bite has been nothing short of electric.
Redfish have been the headliners this month, schooling up along the oyster bars, grass flats, and shallow creeks throughout the Intracoastal Waterway and surrounding backwaters of Bings Landing area. Early mornings have been particularly productive, with redfish crushing the SWL topwater presentations and soft plastics. The Skinny Water Lures “Green Goblin” and “Natural Shrimp” patterns have been standout choices for anglers targeting these bronze bruisers. Sight fishing has been prime during mid-morning low tides, with many fish pushing shallow, tailing aggressively, and eating well-placed lures.
Speckled trout action has really ramped up too, especially around dock lights at night and over grassy pothole areas during the day. Some gator trout pushing well over 25 inches have been landed this month! The Skinny Water Lures Twitch Bait in the “black and silver mullet” color has been a killer option, mimicking the small mullet and glass minnows that have moved back onto the flats. Slow retrieves with subtle twitches have triggered explosive strikes at first light and during overcast conditions.
Snook have started to make a stronger showing as well, with the warming weather pulling them out of their winter hideouts. While they aren’t as numerous as in South Florida, Palm Coast holds some quality snook in select areas — especially around mangrove shorelines and residential canals. Anglers using the Skinny Water Lures Paddle Tails rigged on 3/16 oz jigheads have reported strong hookups, particularly during outgoing tides when the bait flushes out of the backwaters around High Bridge area.
Flounder have been a welcome bonus, particularly for anglers working the sandy drop-offs and deeper cuts adjacent to grass flats. The Skinny Water Lures “Root Beer Gold Curl Tail” has accounted for multiple flounder catches, especially when bounced slowly along the bottom. As the month has progressed, the number of keeper-sized flatties has continued to rise.
Water clarity has been excellent this April thanks to mild winds and limited rainfall. This has made stealth and natural presentations crucial, especially on sunny days. Using Skinny Water Lures in more natural hues like “White” and “purple haze” has been the ticket in clear water, while brighter colors like “Chartreuse” have been effective after afternoon showers or in tannic-stained pockets.
Bait has flooded the inshore waters, with pods of finger mullet, glass minnows, and pilchards providing an endless buffet for predatory fish. Anglers matching the hatch with Skinny Water Lures have been cashing in big time.
Hot Tip for April:
Focus your efforts during strong moving tides — both incoming and outgoing. Fish have been feeding aggressively when the water moves, and strategically placing your casts near ambush points like creek mouths, oyster bars, and submerged structure has been key. Skinny Water Lures’ soft plastics paired with light fluorocarbon leaders (20-25 lb) have helped many anglers fool even the most pressured fish.
Summary:
April has delivered phenomenal inshore action around Palm Coast. Whether you’re chasing redfish in the shallows, trophy trout over the grass, or sneaky flounder along sandy edges, Skinny Water Lures are proving to be the ultimate weapon on the water. With May just around the corner, expect the bite to stay hot as water temps continue to rise and even more bait pushes in.
If you haven’t loaded your tackle box with Skinny Water Lures yet, now’s the time to get geared up — the fish are hungry, and the springtime bite is in full swing!