The Bait Shack

06/09/2026

🎣 This Friday! Old School Kingfish Shootout Captains Meeting 🎣

• Captains Meetings – 4 PM & 7 PM
• Miller Lite Happy Hour 🍻
• Live Music 🎶
• Kids Zone 🎈
• Food Trucks 🍔

Join the fun at Ancient City Farmstead and get ready for a great weekend of kingfishing! 🏆🎣

06/06/2026

🎣 Red Snapper season has been halted. Want change? Make your voice heard at the SAFMC public comment meeting June 10 at 4 PM, World Golf Village. Please share.

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06/03/2026

🎣 Hot Reels Charters does it again!

A 6.4 lb flounder caught on a live shrimp at the start of the incoming tide at the jetties. That’s 4 big flounder in the last month, with this one being the biggest yet! 🏆

Think you need a mud minnow? All four were caught on live shrimp. 🔥

📍Stop by The Bait Shack, grab some live shrimp, and get rigged up for your next trophy flounder! 🎣🔥

05/28/2026

🚨 Our Vilano Boat Ramp LIVE CAM is back up and running! 🎥🌊
Check out the ramp conditions anytime, 24/7 before heading out on the water. 😎🎣

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05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day 🇺🇸

Today we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten.

From all of us at The Bait Shack, we thank our military heroes and their families for their service and sacrifice. ❤️🤍💙

05/22/2026

Florida’s got our back. 🎣🇺🇸
Hoping for good news by morning on snapper season!

05/21/2026

RED SNAPPER SEASON OPENS TOMORROW + MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND IS HERE!! 🚨🔥🎣🇺🇸

The wait is OVER and it’s time to go bend some rods! Whether you’re headed offshore chasing snapper or staying inshore for the holiday weekend — we’ve got you covered at your ONE STOP SHOP on the water at Vilano Landing! 💪🌊

🎣 OFFSHORE BAIT:
✔️ Thread Herring
✔️ 5lb Squid
✔️ 1lb Squid
✔️ Northern Mackerel
✔️ Sardines
✔️ Chum in the bag
✔️ LIVE Pinfish while supplies last! 🐟🔥

🎣 INSHORE BAIT:
✔️ Live Shrimp
✔️ Mud Minnows
✔️ Fiddlers
✔️ Sandfleas
✔️ Blue Crab

🧊 STOCKED WITH ICE
✔️LEAD & TACKLE

⏰ OPENING AT 5AM FRIDAY so you can get loaded up and headed offshore EARLY!

Come see us at The Bait Shack — 😎🎣

05/20/2026

A good reminder from the North Florida Marine Association — always be prepared before heading out on the water. 🌊⚓️

Check the forecast, watch conditions, and stay safe out there!

🌦️ SAFE BOATING WEEK – DAY 5 🌦️

May 20 | Prepare for the Unexpected

Weather conditions can change quickly on the water. Before heading out, always check the forecast and continue monitoring conditions throughout your trip.

Strong winds, lightning, fog, and sudden storms can turn dangerous fast — preparation and awareness are key to keeping everyone safe onboard.

When in doubt, don’t go out.