2024 October Saltwater Fishing Forecast

Capt. Ryan Moscow with a Bull Redfish

It could be that the best inshore fishing in October doesn’t even involve a boat. This is the most productive month of the year for surf fishing for red drum from the beach, and they don’t call it ‘Red October’ for nothing. In fact, the entire inshore fishery turns on as the water slowly begins to cool after the hot summer months. 

The best bet for offshore fishing is for sailfish, a smaller species of billfish that offers just as much sport for anglers. The Inaugural Sailfish Derby out of Toler’s Cover Marina will be fished October 8 – 12 with teams competing for the most sailfish releases.

To view the entire fishing report for October click on Tideline.

To view past fishing forecasts in Tideline click on  July - June - May - April

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