Sea Trout Fishing near Tallahassee, Florida
Sea trout, especially spotted seatrout, are a favorite inshore target near Tallahassee. The grass flats, creek mouths, and oyster bars of Apalachee Bay and surrounding areas provide excellent habitat for consistent trout action.
Where to Catch Sea Trout
In the Tallahassee region, sea trout are commonly found:
Over grassy flats in 2–6 feet of water
Along oyster bars and deeper edges of marshes
Near river mouths and tidal creeks
Focus on moving tides and early morning bites
Best Time to Fish for Sea Trout
| Season | Sea Trout Activity |
|---|---|
| Spring | Excellent fishing on warming flats |
| Summer | Best during cooler parts of the day |
| Fall | Strong bite as fish school up |
Peak Season: March through May and September through November
Tackle & Tips
Lures: Soft plastics on jigheads, topwater plugs, and suspending twitch baits
Bait: Live shrimp, pinfish, or finger mullet under popping corks
Leaders: 15–20 lb fluorocarbon
Technique: Drift fish over flats or target edges of oyster bars on incoming tide
