Fishing for Redfish in Hot Weather

Hot Weather Redfish with Captain William Toney

Fishing for redfish in 90-degree water requires a completely different approach than cooler months. Captain William Toney shows you exactly how to locate and catch redfish when August heat on Florida's Gulf coast pushes water temperatures into the 90s. This video covers everything from bait selection to positioning strategies that capitalize on extreme summer conditions.

How to Find Redfish in Hot Water Temperatures

When water temps spike, redfish abandon open flats and seek three things: shade, current, and baitfish activity. Captain Toney explains that finding redfish in summer heat starts with reading environmental clues:

• Look for cruising mullet and pinfish along mangrove edges
• Target shaded areas where mangroves provide cover from direct sun
• Fish high tide when current flow is strongest

Without mullet and pinfish activity, you won't find redfish. These baitfish concentrate where redfish feed, making them your primary indicator.

Best Bait for Redfish in August Florida

Pinfish work exceptionally well for searching mangrove edges in hot weather. Captain Toney demonstrates why catching pinfish locally matters: they carry the exact scent profile redfish expect in that specific area. He shows his cutting technique that maximizes attractant qualities, making cut pinfish irresistible to redfish.

Switching to Artificial Lures for Redfish

Once you locate fish with cut bait, artificials become effective despite summer's floating grass. Single hook jigs with soft plastics, gold spoons, and bucktails all produce when colors match local baitfish. Captain Toney covers rod selection, positioning relative to current direction, and timing your presentations for maximum hook-ups. Understanding how current flow dictates redfish positioning makes the difference between struggling and catching your limit.