Shore Fishing

Everyone can access a great fishing spot with the abundance of shore fishing opportunities.

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Shore fishing is one of the easiest and most accessible ways for anglers to access the waters of Timucuan Preserve. The most popular spots for shore fishing in the park include the north shore of Fort George Island (parking at Kingsley Plantation), American Beach, and Cedar Point.  

Both freshwater and saltwater fish species can be caught from shoreline spots. Some of the freshwater fish species that are most commonly caught by shoreline anglers include largemouth bass, bluegill, and catfish. Spotted seatrout, snook, croaker, whiting, jacks, drum, tarpon, bluefish, and flounder are a few of the saltwater fish species that you can catch from the shoreline.

Before any trip become familiar with the Florida Fish and Wildlife regulations and get your license. Then, you will have to decide if you want to cast your line out from a beach, rivers edge, or bridge. It is not hard to learn how to shore fish from the coastline.

• If you plan to go surf fishing from a beach, look for shallow sloughs, pockets, tidal currents, and other areas where fish (and baitfish) may be present.
• Monofilament recycling stations are available at Cedar Point and Kingsley Plantation to dispose of any tangled line. 
• Bridges can be good places to learn how to shore fish near a saltwater coastline. Bridges provide shelter and protection for many inshore saltwater species. One of the most important tips to remember when bridge fishing is to use heavier leader material that will hold up to abrasive pilings or edges. The George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier is a mile-long, pedestrian-only fishing bridge spans Nassau Sound providing access to one of the best fishing areas in Florida. 

Fishing is permitted in the Preserve in accordance with state law; except where restricted [under the authority of section 1.5]:

• In the Theodore Roosevelt Area, fishing is prohibited in all areas except the saltwater marsh and tidal creeks designated on the attached map. Fishing is prohibited at Kingsley Plantation from the dock, from boats secured to the dock, and from the retaining wall in front of the main house.
• Fishing is prohibited at Cedar Point from the dock.
• Fishing is prohibited from the banks in the Thomas Creek unit except under research permit.
• Fishing is prohibited in Fort Caroline National Memorial (includes dock and from boats secured to the dock, and Spanish Pond).

Details

Activity

Fishing

Pets Allowed

Yes

Pets allowed on a six foot leash. 

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Location

Cedar Point

Cedar Point is just one of the many options for shore fishing in the park.  

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

Time of Day

Dawn, Dusk

Shore fishing is open through out the day but for best results we recommend dawn and dusk trips, please note park hours for locations like Kingsley Plantation.  

Accessibility Information

Shore fishing is a great option for those in a wheelchair. Cedar Point and the George Crady Fishing Bridge (managed by Florida State Parks) are the recomended sites for the best accessibility experience. Their grade and close access to parking spots makes them ideal.  

The Resident Persons with Disabilities Hunting and Fishing License is a no-cost license that is not a disability accommodation, but an economic benefit for the segment of Florida’s disabled community that may not be able to afford the license privileges that are offered in this license. The license may be valid for 2 years or 5 years, depending on the qualifying documentation used when applying.

License Includes:

The Resident Persons with Disabilities License includes Saltwater Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, and Hunting licenses; and Deer, Wildlife Management Area, Archery, Muzzleloading Gun, Crossbow, Turkey, Florida Waterfowl, Snook, and Lobster permits.

To learn more visit https://myfwc.com/license/accessibility/hunt-fish/