Inshore June Fishing Report – Palm Coast / Flagler County Area with Chris from
Skinny Water Lures
July brought true summer conditions to the Palm Coast area, with water temperatures
climbing into the upper 80s and afternoon thunderstorms rolling through regularly. While
the heat made the midday bite more challenging, anglers willing to plan around the tides
and target low-light periods found consistent action throughout the Intracoastal
Waterway.
Redfish, flounder, speckled trout, and snook all remained active during the month. The
key was finding moving water, locating schools of bait, and adjusting presentations as
temperatures increased throughout the day.
Redfish
Redfish were the highlight for much of July. Early mornings produced fish cruising oyster
bars, flooded grass edges, and creek mouths during higher tides.
As the day warmed, the fish moved toward deeper holes, docks, and channel edges
where cooler water and stronger current provided relief from the heat.
Skinny Water Lures 3-inch and 4-inch Paddle Tails rigged on Skinny Water Lures
Premium Jigheads consistently fooled fish when worked with a slow, steady retrieve
near the bottom.
When the artificial bite slowed, live finger mullet fished around docks and mangrove
shorelines helped keep rods bent.
Flounder
Flounder fishing remained one of the most dependable bites of the month. Fish were
positioned along drop-offs, creek mouths, sandy bottoms, and deeper channel edges,
waiting to ambush passing bait.
The Skinny Water Lures Curly Tail Grub continued to prove why it has become a
favorite among local anglers. Slowly bouncing the grub across the bottom with long
pauses produced steady bites throughout July.
Live mud minnows also accounted for quality fish, but the Curly Tail Grub allowed
anglers to cover more water efficiently while still generating aggressive strikes.
Speckled Trout
Speckled trout were most active during the first few hours after sunrise and again before
sunset.
Healthy grass flats, potholes, and deeper grass lines held good numbers of fish,
especially when schools of bait were nearby.
The Skinny Water Lures 3-inch Paddle Tail produced consistent trout throughout the
month, while anglers fishing live shrimp under popping corks also stayed on fish.
Once the sun climbed overhead, slowing down the retrieve and targeting deeper grass
edges became the key to getting bites.
Snook
Snook continued following their summer pattern around bridges, dock lights, seawalls,
and creek mouths with strong tidal flow.
During the early morning and evening hours, the Skinny Water Lures Mini Wake Bait
generated explosive topwater-style strikes from aggressive fish.
As daylight increased, live finger mullet became a reliable option around heavy structure
where snook were waiting for an easy meal.
Follow the Bait
One trend that stood out throughout July was the abundance of bait in the Palm Coast
waterways.
Schools of finger mullet, juvenile mullet, shrimp, and small baitfish were spread
throughout the area. Wherever bait gathered, predator fish were rarely far behind.
Finding bait frequently meant finding redfish, trout, snook, or flounder.
July’s Most Productive Skinny Water Lures
3-inch Paddle Tail: Outstanding for redfish and trout around oyster bars, grass flats, and
creek mouths.
4-inch Paddle Tail: Produced quality redfish and snook when targeting areas holding
larger baitfish.
Curly Tail Grub: The go-to artificial bait for flounder and deep-water redfish throughout
the month.
Mini Wake Bait: Excellent during low-light conditions for aggressive trout and snook.
Skinny Water Lures Premium Jigheads: Matched perfectly with the Paddle Tails and
Curly Tail Grubs for consistent presentations and solid hookups.
Productive Live Baits
• Finger mullet
• Live shrimp
• Mud minnows
Looking Ahead to August
As we head into August, expect the summer fishing pattern to continue. Focus on
moving water, plan trips around incoming and outgoing tides, and do not overlook
deeper holes and channel edges during the hottest parts of the day.
Whether you prefer artificial lures or live bait, matching the available forage and slowing
down your presentation when necessary should continue to put fish in the boat.
July proved once again that Palm Coast offers outstanding inshore fishing throughout
the summer. Whether anglers were chasing a slot redfish, doormat flounder, healthy
trout, or hard-fighting snook, Skinny Water Lures and properly presented live bait both
earned their places on the deck.
We cannot wait to see what August has in store.
Tight lines, and we’ll see you on the water!