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St. Andrews State Park – C.C. Tiller Memorial Pier:
St. Andrews State Park sits on a peninsula at the east end of the Panama City Beach area, and it gives anglers more than one place to fish. The C.C. Tiller Memorial Pier is a tall wooden pier reaching into the Gulf of Mexico, and a second pier reaches into the calmer water of the Grand Lagoon. The park’s rocky jetties at the pass are also a popular spot to fish, climb and watch boats run out to the Gulf.
It’s free to fish from the park’s piers and jetties — you just pay the state park entrance fee at the gate. Unlike the commercial piers nearby, you’ll need your own Florida fishing license here. The park store near the pier carries bait, tackle, snacks and seasonal equipment rentals (and ice cream).
Anglers pull in a mix of inshore and migratory fish: redfish, spotted seatrout, king and Spanish mackerel, drum, and the occasional cobia or shark. Crabbing is popular too — drop a box off the pier and wait. Sunrise and sunset are the best windows.
St. Andrews is a full day on its own. Beyond fishing there’s swimming, surfing, snorkeling, diving, camping, and a boat ramp, all inside one of Florida’s most popular state parks.
Popular Species
Inshore & Migratory
Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Drum, Cobia, Shark
Park Entry
Free to Fish
Fishing is free; pay state park entry ($8/vehicle, $4 single occupant, $2 pedestrian/bike). Bring your own Florida license.
Two Piers + Jetties
More Than One Spot
Tiller Pier on the Gulf, a second pier on Grand Lagoon, plus rocky jetties at the pass. Open 8am to sundown, 365 days.
Fishing at St. Andrews State Park
The Gulf-side Tiller Pier and the jetties produce mackerel, redfish and the occasional cobia, while the Grand Lagoon pier is calmer and good for trout, drum and crabbing. Live shrimp, jigs and spoons are reliable. Fish the moving tides at sunrise or sunset for the most action.
Tiller Pier
Wooden, Gulf-side
Second Pier
Grand Lagoon
Hours
8am–sundown (365)
Fishing Fee
Free (park entry applies)
Park Entry
$8/vehicle
Bait
Park store on site
License
Your own FL license
Jetties
Yes, at the pass
Tide Forecast
Tides shown for the nearest NOAA station — a planning guide. Always confirm conditions before you head out.
Before You Fish
- Fishing and walking the piers are free — you pay the state park entrance fee at the gate ($8 per vehicle, $4 single occupant, $2 pedestrian or cyclist).
- Bring your own Florida saltwater fishing license; it is not included here.
- Open 8 a.m. to sundown, 365 days a year.
- Park store near the pier has bait, tackle, snacks and seasonal rentals.
- Tiller Pier reaches into the Gulf; a second pier reaches the Grand Lagoon; the jetties at the pass are also open to anglers (watch your footing on the rocks).
- Great for crabbing — bring a crab box.
- Follow FWC regulations and the park’s posted rules.
Plan Your Visit
4607 State Park Lane, Panama City Beach, FL 32408
Two fishing piers plus rocky jetties inside St. Andrews State Park. Free to fish with paid park entry; bring your own Florida license. Open 8am to sundown daily.