Shrimp, Sailfish, and More This Season
Shrimp Season Is Underway, Last Quarter Fishing Looks Good Through October
Whether you’re looking for dinner or tournament fishing, we’ve got you covered from the moment you step into our store until you land your first bite. As we go from the third to the final quarter of 2025, the seasonal offerings are looking better and better!
St. Augustine Marina offers a variety of services in-store to keep you out on the water or on the trail this season, from bow repair, restringing, fletching, to rigging and rod repair. St. Augustine Marina carries specially made, handcrafted cast nets by the foot for those looking to try their luck catching shrimp, traps for crab and lobster, as well as a variety of synthetic lures and rigs designed for your catch.
Fishing rods, reels, tackle, and other fishing and boating accessories aren’t our only offerings here at St. Augustine Marina. We have a little bit of everything for anyone who is just crazy enough to beat the heat and spend time in the sun doing what you love!
The Kings of the Currents - Tarpon & Sailfish
Tarpon are also caught often during this time of year, particularly in the inlets and along the beaches for those who like to stick a rod in the sand, with populations peaking throughout July and August in the area.
Sailfish can also be found just offshore trolling with live or dead bait, kite fishing, fly fishing, or pitch baiting.
You’ll want a lighter or medium rigged (4 -15kg / 2.205 lb) set up for landing Sailfish and a bit of patience as they tire easily, so you’ll want to allow it some more time in the water to guarantee survival. It’s worth it, however, if you can land one of these beautiful fish!
If you see pelicans or seagulls diving, you might catch one of their shimmering fins or silver scales in the mix.
Click to View Current FWC Fishing Permit Info & Regulations 2025-2026
Make sure that you’re up to date on catch and release protocols, size and weight limits, and permit requirements for fish mentioned. You can find the updated guidelines from the FWC here.
For Land Lubbers - Bow Hunting & General Hunting
Located here in northeast / Central Florida, St. Augustine falls under Zone C guidance from FWC. Zone C covers the area from Seminole / Volusia counties up through to Madison and Jefferson counties in the panhandle before the cut off for Zone D begins.
Need ammunition? Lures? Custom fletched and designed arrows and broad heads? We have got you covered!
You can find details specific to your region (if you plan on going abroad or staying local) and permit information here. As well as bag limits and restrictions.
Make sure to review any changes here, as they are regularly updated each year in response to changes in local game populations, breeding, and rezoning.
A Quick Reminder!
Don’t forget to get your outboard engine squared away during the off season or before putting her back into storage. Our outboard service department will perform winterization to protect your engine when it’s not chugging water.
Be safe out there – we wish you the best of luck!
Fishing In St. Augustine, Florida Is Great This Time of Year!
We would be misleading you if we didn’t add that fishing is ‘great’ all year round here in St. Augustine, Florida.
Whatever you prefer – nearshore, inshore, onshore, or offshore – whether you plan on contracting a charter closer to the end of the year when the water cools off or enjoy trolling shore-side or casting a line off the Vilano Beach Pier.
If you’re planning a trip down to the beach, pier, or out in your boat, you can take advantage of sites like
or FishBox
to receive real time location based updates on what is biting, where it’s biting, and what the weather will be looking like throughout the day. The reports are based on location data collected by users out on the ground, confirming what is biting and where so you can plan accordingly!
Come In Our Store And Get Set Up Right
As we mentioned this time back in 2024, shrimp are the primary focus this time of year and are relatively easy to catch with a cast net or hand net.
The optimal time to search for them is at dusk and early evening in the shallows, using a flashlight to reflect off their eyes. We’ll be nearing the end of the season shortly, so make sure you get a net out if you are in the mood for em. Otherwise, there are plenty of fantastic seafood restaurants in St. Augustine and Vilano Beach that offer shrimp cooked perfectly just the way you like them.
For those looking beyond the bottom-feeders for bigger game, there’s plenty to be found considering how warm the water off the coast has been these last few months.
We have frozen bait available for those looking for a hassle-free and fee-free experience off the Vilano Beach Pier. Whether you’re a beginner learning to throw a cast net or cast a line, we have everything you need to elevate your fishing game.
We offer affordable complete fishing kits priced better than pole rentals, perfect for family outings, and our staff is eager to assist you with rigging your line. August through September provide excellent opportunities for fishing off the pier, beach, inlets, or docks.
Chartering isn’t necessary unless you’re chasing bigger game!
In the coming months, you can expect to catch trout, spotted trout, redfish, and flounder throughout the season.
Zone D Dates & Regulations
Deer season for compound and recurve bow hunters will start on October 25th and ends on November 26th 2025.
Crossbowman will be able to join the hunt October 25th and end on November 26th with a 5 day break between the extended season, which starts for an additional few days beginning December 1st 2025 and December 5th 2025.
Another thing you will find in our hunting and archery showroom is muzzle loaders – ammunition, accessories, and units. Muzzle loaders fall under the same guidelines and dates as Crossbows, which also covers airbows, with the season start date on November 27th.
General Gun season begins November 26th November 30th 2025 with a break after the end of November before starting again on December 13th 2025 through the New Year to February 22nd 2026.
The daily bag limit this year for horned deer is 2 per day with a possession limit of 4 deer total. The annual limit is set to 5, where only two deer are permitted to be antlerless.
