Chris from Skinny Water Lures brings you the Palm Coast Inshore Fishing Report – for August
The inshore bite around Palm Coast has been steady, with plenty of opportunities for anglers willing to cover some water.
Redfish:
Flood tides have been bringing fish up into the grass, and sight-fishing has been productive. Reds are tailing tight in the spartina, but they’re spooky—lighter presentations like the Skinny Water Lures Creature Bait rigged weedless have been key to getting bites. On lower tides, work the oyster edges and creek mouths with the SWL Paddle Tail in Smoked Mullet—a proven color that’s been producing consistent slots in the 22–26” range, with a few overs.
Trout:
The trout bite has been solid during early mornings on the flats. Topwater action has been hot with the Skinny Water Lures Topwater Plug, especially over potholes and grass edges. We’ve seen multiple fish in the 20–24” class willing to smash a plug before the sun gets too high. As the day heats up, switch to paddle tails bounced a little deeper for a steady bite.
Snook & Flounder:
Snook have been showing up around dock lights and creek mouths—working a SWL Twitch Bait or smaller paddle tail has fooled a few quality fish. Flounder are holding tight to structure and oyster bars; slow-rolling a Curly Tail Grub has been producing keeper-sized flatfish.
Skinny Water Lures Tip of the month
Match the hatch. With schools of mullet pushing through, darker colors like Green Goblin and Smoke Mullet are blending right in and drawing more strikes. Keep your presentation natural, and you’ll get rewarded.
Tight lines, Palm Coast anglers—and remember, every Skinny Water Lure is Built in the Asylum and proven on the water!