Trestles
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Rating - Very_Good
Friday, Jan 09 2026
Fishing at the Trestles has been a mix of species, with some anglers reporting decent catches of redfish, sheepshead, flounder, and drum, especially around the bridge pylons. The speckled trout bite is slower due to recent heat, but a few can be caught, and anglers should consider targeting bass in nearby canals. Popular techniques include jigging with artificial baits or using live shrimp on a Carolina rig. What to expectSpecies: Redfish, sheepshead, flounder, and black drum are being caught consistently. Speckled trout are less active due to heat but still present.Bait and technique:oLive shrimp: A good all-around bait, especially forCarolina rigging to catch a variety of species like drum and flounder.oArtificials: Jigging with a 3/8 oz. jig head and artificials like Matrix Shad is effective for covering water to find fish.Best spots: Focus on the pylons of the bridges and around the north side of the drawbridge. Tips for successCover water: Move frequently, as fish may not be in the same spots throughout the day.Check conditions: A shift in wind can bring saltier water, which can improve fishing conditions.Go early: The morning bite is often productive, and it's best to move on if you aren't getting bites within 20 minutes.Consider other options: If trout fishing is slow, try targeting bass in canals like Bonfouca.
Friday, Jan 09 2026
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The speckled trout bite at the Trestles will be slowly declining this month due to the heat. However, there are some redfish being caught at the bridge and also sheepshead around the pylons. Live shrimp works best on the bottom, Carolina rigged, but fisherman are having better luck covering a lot of water to locate fish. For this you'll need to jig the bottom with artificial on a 3/8 oz. jig head.Click here to unsubcribe from your fishing reports.
Trestles
RECEIVE FISHING REPORT UPDATES!
Rating - Very_Good
Fishing at the Trestles has been a mix of species, with some anglers reporting decent catches of redfish, sheepshead, flounder, and drum, especially around the bridge pylons. The speckled trout bite is slower due to recent heat, but a few can be caught, and anglers should consider targeting bass in nearby canals. Popular techniques include jigging with artificial baits or using live shrimp on a Carolina rig. What to expectSpecies: Redfish, sheepshead, flounder, and black drum are being caught consistently. Speckled trout are less active due to heat but still present.Bait and technique:oLive shrimp: A good all-around bait, especially forCarolina rigging to catch a variety of species like drum and flounder.oArtificials: Jigging with a 3/8 oz. jig head and artificials like Matrix Shad is effective for covering water to find fish.Best spots: Focus on the pylons of the bridges and around the north side of the drawbridge. Tips for successCover water: Move frequently, as fish may not be in the same spots throughout the day.Check conditions: A shift in wind can bring saltier water, which can improve fishing conditions.Go early: The morning bite is often productive, and it's best to move on if you aren't getting bites within 20 minutes.Consider other options: If trout fishing is slow, try targeting bass in canals like Bonfouca.
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