Weekend Redfish Report from Oyster Bars

Quick fishing tip for the weekend: redfish are stacking up around oyster bars as water temperatures drop into the mid-60s.

Local anglers report solid catches using gold spoons and cut mullet. The bite is strongest during the last two hours of falling tide.

What You Need

Pack light for this pattern. A medium-heavy spinning rod with 20-pound braid handles most situations. Gold spoons in the 1/2 to 3/4 ounce range work best over shell bottoms.

Live shrimp under a popping cork is your backup plan when artificials fail. Keep them fresh in an aerated bucket.

When to Go

Target the outgoing tide windows this week. Morning sessions from 6-9 AM have produced the best numbers. Evening bites pick up around 4 PM.

Wind from the east helps push bait against the bars. Check your local forecast before heading out.

Water clarity matters. Skip spots with heavy sediment – the fish move to cleaner areas nearby.