Shore Fishing (Jetties, Piers, Surf)

The Amelia Island area has plenty of shore fishing options.  The George Crady Bridge gets most of the attention here and it should since it is a 1 mile long bridge just for pedestrians.  There are plenty of surf fishing spots and some excellent fishing piers are located in this region as well.

Bridge / Pier Fishing

George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park

Located in Jacksonville, this mile-long, pedestrian-only fishing bridge spans Nassau Sound and provides access to one of the best fishing areas in Northeast Florida.

https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/george-crady-bridge-fishing-pier-state-park

Surf Fishing

Amelia Island State Park

This state park has plenty of shoreline for anglers who want to fish from the surf.  It is a beautiful state park and the only state park in Florida that allows horseback riding on the beach, so you may see some horses while fishing for whiting, redfish and more.

https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/amelia-island-state-park

Fort Clinch State Park

Fort Clinch State Park combines a unique piece of history with great beaches, plenty of outdoor recreational opportunities and some excellent fishing too.  There is .75 miles of Atlantic shoreline and an additional 2.5 miles of shoreline along the St. Marys Inlet and Amelia river.

https://www.floridastateparks.org/fortclinch

Fish the Rock Walls

As you can see on the map below, there are some rock walls with sand in between them.  These are popular spot for many anglers.  You can catch a variety of fish in this area.

Fish the Beach

Check out the map below to see what your options are for fishing from the beach here.  You can see where the parking lots are as well to help give you an idea of how far you’ll have to walk to get to the different spots to fish.

Little Talbot Island State Park

Little Talbot Island is one of a handful of undeveloped barrier islands remaining in Northeast Florida.  It has more than five miles of pristine beaches and three miles of bike trails, which gives people plenty of waters to explore whether you are looking to swim, collect shells, go kayaking or fishing.

https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/little-talbot-island-state-park