Summer Bites Heating Up Along the Gulf Coast - June 11th Fishing Report

Hey y’all, this is Artificial Lure checking in with your June 11th Gulf of Mexico, Florida fishing report. Summer’s in full swing and the bite is heating up all along the coast.

Sunrise rolled in at 6:31 this morning with sunset expected about 8:30 tonight. Today’s got a nice, high tidal coefficient at 71—which means strong tidal movement, prime conditions for feeding action, and lots of chances for you to hook up. High tides hit at 3:27 am and again at 1:55 pm, with lows around 8:54 am and 9:55 pm—plan those trips to catch those moving waters for best results. Water temps are holding steady in the mid-80s, just about perfect for active summer gamefish.

Let’s talk weather: expect some scattered clouds and light southeast winds, keeping it fishable but with enough breeze to push some bait around. That often rings the dinner bell for hungry predators.

Reports this week from guides up and down the coast—from Destin to Naples—have been excellent. Anglers are landing limits of speckled trout, redfish, and mangrove snapper inshore. Near the passes and around structure, snook are fired up and willing to chase artificials, while Spanish mackerel are running strong just off the beaches, especially around the tidal swings. Offshore, charter groups are bringing in grouper, yellow jack, and even a stray lemon shark or two. Word is, the bite is especially good near artificial reefs and wrecks.

Baitwise, live shrimp and pinfish are always solid, but don’t overlook artificial lures this time of year. Top picks have been soft plastics like Gulp Shrimp for redfish and trout, and MirrOlures or silver spoons for Spanish macks and ladyfish. If you’re targeting the snapper or grouper, fresh cut bait or squid is a go-to. Silver spoons and jigs tossed around the surf or sandbar breaks are also pulling in pompano and mackerel, especially on the early morning incoming tide.

If you’re looking for hot spots, St. George Island’s East End flats have been giving up good numbers of trout and reds, especially on moving tide. Further south, Longboat Pass is producing steady snook and mackerel action. And don’t sleep on the Navarre Beach Pier if you want to tussle with kings, Spanish mackerel, or even tarpon cruising through.

Remember, tides and weather can change quick, so be ready to move and match your presentation. Keep your tackle flexible and don’t be afraid to switch it up between natural and artificial baits—sometimes a flashy jig or fresh shrimp is all it takes.

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