2025 Spring Fish 'N Fest - St. Augustine, FL Tackle Tactics Boil in Foil Recipe

June 12 - 15, 2025

Fish 'N Fest returns to America's Oldest City

Ready for some awesome inshore, nearshore and offshore spring fishing? Make plans to attend the Spring Fish 'N Fest June 12-15 at one of the eastern seaboard's best spring fisheries... St. Augustine, Florida. Registration is now open and you're all invited to join the Nuts & Bolts of Fishing gang for a fun weekend on, and off, the water.

In the late spring the nearshore waters off St. Augustine become a haven for migratory species including king mackerel, bonita, cobia, and sailfish as they make their way northward for the summer. They make a pit stop around the natural bottom to fill their bellies before continuing their journey. For us anglers, that area is just a few miles off the beach...making the run to the fishing grounds very short.

If your cup of tea is inshore waters, the river, creeks and marshes have a plethora of finned critters ready to play... redfish, black drum, flounder, speckled trout, mangrove snapper and more are an easy ride from the marina. And they are all quite tasty on the dinner plate.

Don't have a boat??? That's OK. We have a great lineup of local charter captains who will give you a great day on the water. All the details are on the Nuts & Bolts of Fishing Fish 'N Fest website.

Of course, there's plenty to do off the water as well. As America's Oldest City, you have a treasure trove of options for shopping, dining, nightlife and historical sites to visit.

So don't delay. Click this Registration Link to download the registration form and reserve your spot today. Then jump over to the website to reserve your charter fishing, book your rooms and sign up for the nighttime events at the F ish 'N Fest portal. The registration portal will be closing soon, as there are a limited number of fishing slots available. This is one fishing trip you don't want to miss.

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What's A Fish 'N Fest?

If you've never been to a Fish 'N Fest, you're in for a real treat. Check out the fun we had at a previous St. Augustine Fisn 'N Fest in this Nuts & Bolts TV episode.

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Fish 'N Fest Agenda and more...

Here's the 411 on the upcoming Spring Fish 'N Fest.

First... go to NutsAndBoltsFishing.com to download the Registration Form and send that in now.

Next click the Charter Fishing and Banquet payment icons on the registration pages following those links for payment of charter fees and banquets.

Immediately thereafter, book your room accommodations at one of the nearby hotels. There are no specific room blocks, as this time of year is super busy, so book your room now.

If you are bringing your own boat and want to keep it in a slip, you can launch at the Vilano Beach Boat Ramp. Trailer parking is at your own risk, and there is no security. Park your trailer in the grass by the palms . You can get slips at either Camachee Cove Marina or at Conch House Marina.

AGENDA: Thursday June 12:

1-4 pm Fish 'N Fest Check In at the Northeast Florida Marlin Assn. clubhouse adjacent to Camachee Cove Marina. Get your goodie bag, Free Ride Ticket, and test your casting skills at the Wet Sounds Casting Contest.

5:30 pm - Social Hour at the NEFMA (where you registered). Reconnect with your Fish 'N Fest friends and meet the charter captains.

6:30 pm - Welcome Banquet. Dinner and fun with cool giveaways including two really special fishing rods from Mots Custom Rods.

Friday June 13:

7:30am - Meet at Camachee Cove Marina docks to board your own boat or charter boats and head out for a fun day on the water

2 - 4pm - Dockside weigh-in

Friday night - Dinner on you own while you explore all of St. Augustine's amenities and nightlife.

Saturday June 14:

7:30am - Meet at the Marina docks to board your own boat or charter boats and head out for another fun day on the water

2 - 4pm - Dockside weigh-in

5:30pm - Social Hour at NEFMA with more giveaways

6:30pm - Celebration Banquet to crown the Inshore and Offshore Kahunas AND someone wins a Free Ride to the next event this fall.

Sunday June 15:

Check out, OR hang around to explore more of St. Augustine.

Remember, when the available Charter Fishing slots are gone, we will close the Charter Fishing Portal. So don't delay.

Looking forward to seeing you there!!

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