Spotted Seatrout

Brunswick, Georgia, offers exceptional opportunities for chasing spotted seatrout in its intricate network of tidal creeks, rivers, and the St. Simons Sound. The fall and spring months provide the most consistent action, as seatrout move inshore to feed and spawn. Focus your efforts around oyster beds, grass flats, and creek mouths, especially during periods of moving water. Live shrimp under a popping cork is a classic presentation, but soft plastic lures that mimic shrimp or baitfish can also be highly effective. A local secret is to target areas with slightly stained water, as seatrout often prefer these conditions. Access to these productive areas is readily available from numerous boat ramps around Brunswick, including those on St. Simons Island and near the F.J. Torras Causeway. Remember to be mindful of the tides, as seatrout activity often peaks during the rising and falling tides.