Spotted Seatrout

For anglers seeking Spotted Seatrout, Tybee Island, GA, offers a diverse estuarine environment teeming with these popular inshore gamefish. Focus your efforts in the tidal creeks, grass flats, and around oyster bars, especially during the fall and spring. Seatrout are ambush predators, so look for areas with current breaks and structure. Live shrimp under a popping cork is a classic and effective presentation. Soft plastic lures that mimic baitfish are also productive. A local's secret is to fish the outgoing tide around creek mouths, as this is when Seatrout often stage to ambush prey. Be mindful of the wind, as it can make casting difficult in the open flats. Also, pay attention to water clarity; Seatrout prefer clear to slightly stained water. The Seatrout population around Tybee Island is generally healthy, providing anglers with ample opportunities for success.