St. Augustine Beach Mullet Run
Approachable surf and pier fishing in St. Johns County — consistent early-season mullet pods on the migration's northern leg.
Updated September 26, 2026
About St. Augustine Beach
St. Augustine Beach offers a friendly, wadeable Atlantic surf with a county fishing pier that acts as a visible bait magnet during the run. It sits between Mickler's and the Space Coast corridor, so timing often overlaps the Northeast Florida peak.
Look for schools sliding along the beach face and pausing near pier pilings when predators push them in.
Why fish here during the run
- Reliable early-season feed with simpler access than busy inlets.
- Pier structure creates current edges that hold bait.
- Good midpoint between Ponte Vedra and Daytona/Ponce for day trips.
Angler tips
- Work both sides of the pier on a moving tide.
- Scan for diving birds south of the pier when wind is northeast.
- Carry a lighter combo for jacks and mackerel on the fringes.
Access & conditions notes
- St. Johns County Ocean & Fishing Pier and nearby public walkovers.
- Local tide station (St. Augustine Beach) for more accurate stage.
- Parking near the pier; arrive early on weekends in October.
Map pin: 29.8497°N, 81.2653°W · St. Augustine Beach station
Nearby beaches
Mickler's Landing →
Ponte Vedra's priority beach — long, clean Atlantic surf that loads up early when the fall migration pushes out of Northeast Florida.
Jacksonville Beach →
Pier structure and open Atlantic surf just south of the St. Johns River — a high-traffic corridor when early-season pods push through Duval County.
Ponce Inlet →
A legendary Atlantic funnel near New Smyrna and Daytona — bait bottlenecks through the inlet while predators stack the edges.