Best bait and lures for sheepshead

Preferred bait

Use live shrimp & sand fleas or fiddler crabs on a small hook fished on the bottom.

Preferred lures

Small jigs tipped with shrimp near structure

Techniques

Use live shrimp, sand fleas or fiddler crabs on a small hook fished on the bottom. When cleaning & beware of the sharp gill covers.

Sources

Fish guide

Information comes from the supplied source datasets. Check linked FWC regulations for current rules.