St. George Island Mullet Run
Bob Sikes Cut, the man-made pass at the west end of St. George Island, is the fast exit for Apalachicola Bay — Florida's biggest river-fed bay on the Panhandle.
Updated September 27, 2026
About St. George Island (Sikes Cut)
Apalachicola Bay is fed by the Apalachicola River, the largest river in Florida by flow. When a front drives north wind down the bay, a lot of water leaves through Sikes Cut and the other passes around the barrier islands.
The cut sits at the gated west end of the island and is mostly fished by boat. Shore anglers use the bridge, the island's public accesses, and the state park on the east end.
Why fish here during the run
- Big river, big bay, narrow cut — strong, concentrated outflow.
- The score includes Apalachicola River flow, which shapes how hard the bay flushes.
- Redfish, trout, and sharks key on bait exiting the cut.
Angler tips
- Boaters: set up on the edges of the cut during the ebb and let the bait come to you.
- Shore anglers: fish the bay-side flats on a falling tide as bait drains off.
- After heavy rain upriver, expect dirty water and an earlier push.
Access & conditions notes
- Sikes Cut is inside a private gated community at the island's west end; boat access is easiest.
- Wind, pressure, and water temperature come from the NOAA Apalachicola station.
- River flow is read from the Apalachicola River gauge near Blountstown.
Map pin: 29.6130°N, 84.9580°W · Bob Sikes Cut — Apalachicola Bay outflow
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