St. Augustine Inlet (Conch Island)
inshore · Jacksonville & beyond
Main inlet draining the Tolomato and Matanzas systems to the Atlantic. The north-side rocks and the spoil banks along Conch Island fish hard for redfish, snook, summer tarpon, and sheepshead on the structure. Accessible by boat or kayak from the Vilano ramp.
Target Species
Access & Directions
Our Go-To Inshore Rig
Inshore · Light tackle
| Main line | 10–15 lb braid |
| Leader | 18–24" of 20–25 lb fluoro |
| Weight | 1/8 – 1/4 oz jighead |
| Hook | 2/0 or 3/0 jighead |
Bait3" paddletail (pearl, new penny, chicken-on-a-chain) or a live shrimp.