Where Redfish ACTUALLY Are Around Oyster Bars (And How To Catch Them)
- By: Capt. Peter Deeks
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Most anglers fish oyster bars completely differently than how redfish actually use them.
And honestly… watching this video will change the way you look at oyster bars forever.
If you’ve ever struggled to consistently find redfish around oysters… this short clip from the upcoming The Underwater World of Inshore Saltwater Fish course will open your eyes…
This full course is officially live, and all current VIP and LIFER members get FREE access.
Inside, Captain Peter Deeks goes DEEP into what inshore saltwater fish are actually doing below the surface around:
- Inlets & Passes
- Bridges & Piers
- Flats
- Open Water Structure
- Shoreline Structure
If this preview blew your mind a little… just wait until you see the full thing!
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Featured Gear
- Lure 1: Prawn USA Original
- Lure 2: Slam Shady 2.0
- Lure 3: Moonwalker Topwater
- Lure 4: Weedless Spoon
- Rigging: Hoss Weedless Round Eye Jighead
Why Redfish Love Oyster Bars
One of the biggest takeaways from this footage is just how much oysters shape redfish movement.
Capt. Peter Deeks shows how oyster bars create little funnels, troughs, and corridors that force fish into predictable paths during lower tides.
And when mullet are nearby?
There’s usually a very good chance redfish are close too.
The underwater footage also reveals:
- How shallow redfish actually get around oysters
- Why darker troughs matter
- Where fish position during moving water
- Why certain cuts consistently hold fish
How To Catch Redfish Around Oyster Bars
The course preview also breaks down lure selection around oysters depending on season and water temperature.
Around colder water and crustacean-heavy areas, prawns and shrimp profiles shine.
As water warms up, paddletails like the 2.0 Slam Shady become a go-to option for covering water over the shell without constantly hanging up.
Capt. Peter Deeks also explains:
- Why weedless rigging matters around oysters
- When topwater plugs become ideal
- How current concentrates fish in spillouts and cuts
- Redfish push unbelievably shallow around shell bars
Key Takeaways
- Oyster bars create natural redfish highways
- Big mullet schools are a major clue
- Redfish often sit at the mouths of troughs and cuts
- Weedless presentations help avoid constant snags
- Redfish push MUCH shallower than most anglers realize
FAQs About Fishing Oyster Bars For Redfish
Where do redfish sit around oyster bars?
Redfish often position along troughs, cuts, and current funnels created by oyster bars during lower tides.
What’s the best lure for oyster bar redfish?
Weedless paddletails, prawns, and topwater plugs are excellent choices depending on season and water depth.
Why do redfish push shallow around oysters?
Oysters attract bait, shrimp, and crabs, while shallow water creates feeding opportunities and ambush points.
Final Thoughts
This is the kind of footage that completely changes how you see the water.
Instead of blindly casting at oyster bars, you start understanding why fish position where they do… and where they’re most likely to move next.
And this is only a tiny preview of what’s inside The Underwater World Of Inshore Saltwater Fish from Capt. Peter Deeks.
The full course drops soon.
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STOP WASTING TIME ON THE WATER!
Do what the “SMART ANGLERS” are doing and join the Insider Club.
Here’s what you’ll receive today when you join:
- Weekly fishing reports and TRENDS revealing exactly where you should fish every trip
- Weekly “spot dissection” videos that walk you through all the best spots in your area
- Exclusive fishing tips from the PROS you can’t find anywhere else
- Everything you need to start catching fish more consistently (regardless if you fish out of a boat, kayak, or land).
looking forward to some down time to review the entire course!!! Thanks CPT.
Thank you Mason! Let me know if you have any questions. 🙏💪💪
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Nice footage!! Need a drone!!
Thanks Mark!
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Great video am looking forward i reviewing the full course!
Thanks Leo!
This seems to be what works on the West coast of Florida… not the ticket that I have found/seen in the East Coast/ICW. I have not seen any grass on this side of the state. Anyone tell me different? In the Palm Coast area here,
You’re right in that there is not much sea grass from Palm coast up into Georgia….the oysters are healthy in that region and the redfish will behave like you see in the video….youll also find big trout behaving similar.
Great video and information! I fish up in Northeast Florida where we have a ton of oyster beds and plough mud. I haven’t had much success with top water over the oysters. Any recommendations on what tide cycle and when in the tide cycle they may work best would be greatly appreciated. I understand the need for low light conditions, etc. thanks!
The big tides on the ne move the fish a lot more than in other areas. I prefer to fish around oyster bars on the edge or near the Intercoastal during both sides of low tide…..especially near creek mouths or coves. If you’re using a top water try these areas during low water first thing in the morning or late afternoon…..it helps if there’s mullet present. Also, sometimes just as the water starts to rise …from dead low until it floods up gets the fish more active and hungry. High water will spread the fish out and it can be tough fishing.
Thank you!
Excellent info. Thank you
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Nice ! Thank You ! Looking forward to the new Series.
Thanks Paul!
You call them the king of inshore fishing I always called them the hound dogs of the flats because of their extreme keen sense of smell much more keener than any other inshore fish species that’s probably why when I fish for them I always use plenty of scent no matter the season and I do fish a lot around oysters one of my favorite ways that works as long as there is at least about 6 to 8 inches on top of an oyster mound is retrieving an inline spinnerbait retrieving it fast over the top of the oyster mound this works especially well when a lot of baitfish are congregating around the mounds anyways looks like a great coarse looking forward to viewing it thanks for all you guys do
They do have excellent smelling power! I have caught a lot of redfish on the inline redfish magic spinner and a scented soft lure ….and a lot of flounder on it too. 👍💪💪