biglouie81

Hi i am from waveland ms we are going down to st andrews state park june 25-30 we are planning a trip on a party boat either capt anderson or the jubilee but i am wondering about the fishing at the park i have offshore bottom tackle covered but for the pier that time of the year whats biting what to prep for spinning tackle for kings? also i wanna try to do some shark fishing can you shark fish from the pier or the surf down there? thanks phillip

hsiF deR

Yes you can shark fish from the pier. Reds, kings, and spanish are to be expected.

Jaybird

Go to the jetties and fish the outgoing tide for big reds. They'll be biting on or near the surface.

Ringo Redux

All true from previous posters. I'm near the state park. Fishing off the rocks is the only way to fly. Casting east lands you in the pass to St. Andrew bay, and you can hook up anything from reds to hammerheads. Beware of treacherous footing and swimmers, though - it's a very popular place. And, fyi - it costs about 8 bucks or so to get into the park.

85okhai

Best time to go and catch big reds is the outgoing tide like others have said. Top waters work but live bait works even better.get a cheap cast net and use it out there to catch bait so you don't have to worry about ripping holes in your net

biglouie81

Thanks for the input!

Ruger7mmmag

Just saw this thread. I used to work on the party boats behind captain andersons for years and then the New Beginning charter boat.

If you are looking to go out on the party boats, how long and how much are you willing to spend? If you can swing it, find out if Captain BoBo Hobbs is running the Florida Queen still. He usually runs the 12 hour trips. If you want fish, he's your best bet for the cheapest price. Leaves at 5am, gets back at 5pm. If you bring on a box of Cigar minnows or some live pinfish, you'll do really well. Tip the deckhands before the trip and you'll find small bait will "find it's way" to you throughout the day. Also, I'd fish right right outside the captain's window as the bow tends to have more space. Especially if it's bumpy as the wimps will quit and you'll have more space!

biglouie81

thanks for the info my group decided 8 to 10 hours on a boat wasnt a good idea they would rather hit the water park so i am gonna park on the pier and fish all day!!

minnesota

Taking a vacation at st. andrews state park feb 17th- 23rd. Whats biting this time of year and what gear to use??? I from Minnesota and I have never been ocean fishing before, so I have no clue.... Also the more "oceanic" the experience the better (since I am coming from MN). I will only be fishing from the shore/piers. A place from a beach would be a nice experience. I have spinning rigs to catch small panfish up to rigs ready to get 50 pounders. Also a fly rod. I would like to us what I have as much as possible but I am willing to purchase gear if necessary.

pirate@40something

bring you a mask and snorkel to use around the jetties too especially if you got kids coming with you will keep them busy all day. your gonna love that place !!!