Premium Flats Fishing at Twin Rocks & 3 Arch Rock
Private Trip
Flats/Shallows Fishing
Guided 23 hour coastal tour exploring Twin Rocks formationsPrime bird watching opportunities in natural coastal habitatIntimate singleguest experience with professional nature guide
Looking for a personalized fishing experience that combines world-class flats fishing with stunning coastal scenery? This 2-3 hour guided trip takes you to the productive waters around Twin Rocks and 3 Arch Rock, where shallow-water fishing meets dramatic coastline views. With just one angler on board, you'll get my full attention as we work these legendary flats together. The rocky formations create perfect ambush points for feeding fish, while the diverse bird life overhead signals where baitfish are schooling below.
We'll launch early and head straight for the flats surrounding these iconic rock formations. Twin Rocks creates a natural funnel that concentrates baitfish, making it a magnet for predators moving through on the tide. The shallow water here ranges from 2-6 feet deep, perfect for sight fishing when conditions are right. 3 Arch Rock offers a completely different setup - deeper pockets and current breaks that hold fish throughout the tidal cycle. Since it's just you and me out there, we can adapt our approach based on what's working and what you want to target. Whether you're into the visual excitement of sight casting or prefer working structure with live bait, these waters deliver both options consistently.
My skiff is rigged specifically for this type of fishing - shallow draft, quiet push pole operation, and a casting platform that gives you clean shots in any direction. We'll use a mix of techniques depending on conditions and fish activity. When the water's clear and fish are up shallow, we'll pole the flats and sight cast to cruising fish using flies or lightweight lures. During moving water periods, we'll anchor up on current breaks and fish with live bait or jigs worked along the bottom structure. The rocky areas require specific tackle - I always rig with fluorocarbon leaders and use circle hooks to minimize snags. My tackle selection covers everything from 8-weight fly rods for surface action to spinning gear loaded with 20-pound braid for working the deeper structure around the arches.
The flats around Twin Rocks come alive with redfish during the warmer months, typically from late spring through early fall. These copper-colored bruisers cruise the shallow water looking for crabs and small baitfish, often with their backs out of the water in just 18 inches of depth. A 25-inch red will give you a fight you won't forget on light tackle, and the visual aspect of watching one eat your fly or lure in skinny water is addictive. They're most active during the first two hours of incoming tide when they push up onto the flats to feed.
Spotted seatrout are the bread and butter species here, present year-round but most active during the cooler months. These fish love the grass beds adjacent to the rocky structure, where they ambush shrimp and small fish. A good trout will go 20-24 inches and fights with aggressive head shakes and jumps. They respond well to both live shrimp under popping corks and artificial lures worked slowly through the grass. Early morning and late afternoon produce the most consistent action.
Flounder are the stealth predators of these flats, lying camouflaged on sandy bottoms near the rock transitions. These flatfish can be tricky to locate but are incredibly rewarding to catch. A keeper-sized flounder will measure 15 inches or better and provides excellent table fare. They're most active during moving water, particularly on outgoing tides when baitfish get swept off the flats. Slow presentations with soft plastics or live finger mullet work best.
This top-rated flats experience fills up quickly, especially during prime fishing months. The one-on-one format means you'll learn techniques that work specifically in these waters while enjoying some of the best shallow-water fishing our coast has to offer. The combination of productive fishing grounds and spectacular scenery makes this a customer favorite for both beginners wanting personalized instruction and experienced anglers looking to explore new water. Ready to experience why these flats have such a renowned reputation among local anglers? Let's get you on the water and into some fish.
Your fishing adventure takes you aboard a solid 26-foot Willie Boats skiff built for serious flats work. This 2014 beauty runs on twin Yamaha 200HP engines that'll get you to the productive waters around Twin Rocks and 3 Arch Rock without burning daylight. The shallow draft design lets you slip into skinny water where the fish hide, while the spacious deck gives you room to work your lines properly. GPS keeps you on the hottest spots, and the fish finder helps locate schools moving through the area. Perfect for targeting species that cruise these coastal flats and rock formations. The boat handles chop well and tops out around 30 knots when you need to cover water quickly between fishing zones.
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