Map. MATANZAS INLET, RIVER: Vickers said the Palm Coast area of the river has been producing good trout and drum bite, along with mangrove snappers, reds, a few founder, whiting, pompano, and sheepshead. South of St. Augustine, the Matanzas Inlet Bridge is a productive and popular spot, with lots of fish to be found in the fast-moving waters of the Matanzas Inlet. "https://ssl." The bull-red bite is slowing down due to colder water temps.". If a child is in the photo, please include their age. Be sure to include type of fish, size of fish (weight and/or length), where the fish was caught, first and last names and hometown of angler who caught the fish, and first and last name of person who took the photo. Wildflowers and wildlife preserves are also common around Daytona. Beach driving / parking is permissible with special beach use permit. ", SEND PHOTOS: We want to see your most recent catch. Lifeguards are seasonal. Contact St. Johns County Beach Services, (904) 209-0331. var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? For more information, visit http://www.nps.gov/foma. Location: At the southern tip of Anastasia Island, at the Matanzas Inlet 7.5 miles south of St. Augustine Beach on Highway A1A. Other information: Sunbathing, and fishing are popular activities on this coquina type beach. In Homosassa Springs on Floridaâs central Gulf coast, adventure lovers of all ages can pay homage to a wildlife superstar: the beloved manatee.And there is literally so much to love: The typical adult manatee is 10 feet long and weighs 800 to 1,200 pounds. To reserve, call (904) 209-0331. OFFSHORE: David Caruthers (strippinlipscharters.com) said he was only able to get offshore once last week due to rough seas. Mike Vickers Jr. (hammockbaitandtackle.com) offered this report from Flagler. The Flagler County beaches are also seeing bluefish.". try {
Other information: This beach is a popular spot for sunbathing, fishing, horseback riding and 4x4 driving. Map. It is a little better north of the inlet on North Beach, but not much. Horseback riding is allowed north of the Surfside access ramp year round with special beach use permit. The Atlantic shoreline of Matanzas Inlet is a favorite with kiteboarders. A friendly group of porpoises used to frequent the inlet side, hence the name Porpoise Point. Facilities: Restrooms, dune walkover, covered picnic tables, and showers. The surf in the Hammock Beach area to Matanzas Inlet is seeing a good pompano bite along with whiting, reds, drum, sheepshead, and flounder. The news of the week is a weird bite of pompano is occurring in Matanzas Inlet. Map. Ponte Vedra. It also hosts a blend of stately oaks, blue cedars, sweet-smelling magnolias and dozens of beautiful peacocks along with ⦠Facilities: Offers fishing, picnicking, a splash park, a pavilion that can be rented out for special events, restrooms, picnic tables, showers, and a visitor center are available. Location: Take Vilano bridge over intracoastal, go north on A1A, at second highway walkover make left into park. 3721 Coastal Highway, St. Augustine. Pet-friendly Daytona Beach. Ponce Inlet has a small-town vibe with lots to do and is known as one of south Daytona's top spots for surfing. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public records request,
Porpoises are rarely seen in our waters and now you will most likely see bottlenose dolphins hunting for fish and splashing in the water. SURF, PIERS: Capt. 3070 Coastal Highway, St. Augustine. Other information: Vilano beach is a popular spot for fishing, sunbathing, beach parking/driving, and surfing (when the tide is coming in). Picnic tables are available on a first come first serve basis. Horseback riding permitted year round with special beach use permit. For more information about the City of St. Augustine Beach visit their website at www.staugbch.com. MOSQ. 4100 Coastal Highway, St. Augustine. Map. Coral reefs create specialized habitats that provide shelter, food, and breeding sites for numerous plants and animals. Location: On Anastasia Island, at St. Augustine Inlet, 1 mile east of downtown St. Augustine and directly north of St. Augustine Beach at 340-A A1A South, St. Augustine. 2725 Anahma Drive, St. Augustine. Beach driving / parking is permissible with special beach use permit only. Off beach parking is available as well as designated parking for horse trailers. Pavilions on a first come first serve basis. Fred Robert also sent along a few photos of some nice redfish caught in the inlet. Lifeguards staffed seasonally. Map. For more information: Environmental Education Center, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082, (904) 823-4500. http://www.dep.state.fl.us/coastal/sites/gtm. Facilities: Offers windsurfing, kayaking, snack bar, hiking / biking / nature trails, dune walkover, campground, restrooms, picnic tables, and showers. Facilities: Restrooms, off-beach parking, dune walkover, picnic tables and showers. It's like a desert out there. Location: On Anastasia Island two miles south of St. Augustine Beach at 5860 A1A South, St. Augustine. Location: 4 miles north of Vilano Beach on Highway A1A. Other information: South Ponte Vedra Park is a great spot for lunch overlooking the beautiful coquina landscape or on the beach to enjoy the many wonders that the ocean can bring in. Capt. "We're catching good variety on charters in the back waters of Edgewater on light tackle. Trout, redfish, snook, drum, sheepshead, whiting, ladyfish, sharks," he said. Facilities: Limited off beach parking, picnic tables, stairs to beach. do not send electronic mail to this entity. Canaveral National Seashore celebrated its 25th birthday ⦠As you might expect in a city that embraces living outdoors, Daytona Beach is also a pet ⦠Location: At the south end of St. Johns County before entering the town of Marineland. The News-Journal will use one or two photos in print each week and the other photos submitted will go into the online gallery called “Volusia-Flagler Catch of the Week.”, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Horseback Riding during designated times only with special permit. Accessibility Statement: The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is committed to ensuring accessibility of its website. var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-7541158-1");
"In fact, we're starting to see some limits coming in," she said. Other information: Fort Matanzas ⦠Pavilion may be reserved for private picnics. Other Information: The natural profile of the coastline gives this beach its name, Crescent Beach. For more information, call (904) 209-0331. This includes ones important to fishing like spiny lobster, ⦠The Canaveral National Seashore (CANA) is a National Seashore located between New Smyrna Beach and Titusville, Florida, in Volusia and Brevard Counties. It shouldn't be too long before they move closer to the bank. For more information, call (904) 209-0331. Location: 2.25 miles south of the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve on Highway A1A across the street from the South Ponte Vedra Fire Station. pageTracker._trackPageview();
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The trout bite is still strong off the west rock face of the inlet. Please Note: Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. Jeff Patterson (smallboatbigfish.com) said the black drum and sheepshead are biting around the inlet and intracoastal. To help make our beaches more accessible, beach wheelchairs are available at no charge, on a first come first serve basis. Other information: Very quiet beach with coquina shell and plenty of oppurtunities for wildlife viewing. Facilities: Very limited off beach parking, just steps away from famous Marineland. Facilities: Offers newly renovated restrooms, dune walkover, showers, and picnic tables. Location: On Anastasia Island just three miles south of St. Augustine Beach at 6930 A1A South, St. Augustine. Email your fish photos to Zach.Dean@news-jrnl.com. Pavilion is available on a first come first serve. "The best method is still slow-trolling with artificial jigs or live minnows. Pavilion may be reserved; call (904) 209-0331. For information about reserving the picnic Pavilion please call (904) 209-03331. Other information: The GTMNERR education center is a perfect place to stop for the day and visit. Other information: The SJC Ocean Fishing Pier is the first of the pedestrian access points within the City of St. Augustine Beach limits. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. For more information, contact Anastasia State Park, (904) 461-2033. Other information: Frank B. Butler hosted Martin Luther King, Jr. and associates in his motel in 1964 during a widely publicized civil rights visit to St. Augustine. Map. Don't wait! Location: At the southern tip of Anastasia Island, at the Matanzas Inlet 7.5 miles south of St. Augustine Beach on Highway A1A.Map.. Facilities: Area offers vehicle access to the north only as of January 1, 2010, restrooms, off-beach parking, dune walkover, restrooms. Roy Mattson of Roy's Surf Fishing Guide Service (www.royssurffishing.com) said the fish are "going crazy" along the beaches and piers. Matanzas Inlet lies 11 NM southward of St. Augustine Light and 41.4 NM northward of Ponce de Leon Inlet. Lifeguards staffed seasonally. Dry Tortugas National Park is a national park in the United States about 68 miles (109 km) west of Key West in the Gulf of Mexico.The park preserves Fort Jefferson and the seven Dry Tortugas islands, the westernmost and most isolated of the Florida Keys.The archipelago's coral reefs are the least disturbed of the Florida ⦠");
Some fish are small, but we're catching enough to cull out for size. Minimal vehicle beach driving / parking. St. Augustine Inlet. ST. JOHNS RIVER: Bryn Adams at Highland Park Fish Camp in DeLand said speck fishing continues to remain steady on Lake Woodruff. Area host an assortment of protected species such as least tern, Anastasia Island Beach Mice, gopher tortoises, and sea turtles.
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To obtain a permit go to http://www.sjcfl.us/HCP/Permits.aspx. Lifeguards staffed seasonally. Map. Other Information: Sunbathing, and fishing are popular activities on this coquina type beach. Michael Savedow (EdgewaterRiverGuide.com) filed this report from Edgewater Backcountry. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate all needs. Facilities: Area offers vehicle access to the north only as of January 1, 2010, restrooms, off-beach parking, dune walkover, restrooms. To report an accessibility issue, request accessibility assistance regarding our website content, or to request a specific electronic format, please contact our accessibility coordinator at (904) 209-0650. Access fee from March 1st through end of September. Please note that three days advance notification is required to reserve a wheelchair. Location: One half mile north of the Vilano vehicle access ramp on Highway A1A. Other Information: Driving is prohibited on Anastasia State Park beaches. Facilities: Restrooms, showers, highway walkover, off beach parking grills, playground, and picnic pavilion. Fort Matanzas National Monument Beach. Lifeguards staffed seasonally. Map. : "http://www. Florida is the only state in the continental United States with extensive shallow coral reef formations near its coasts. Facilities: The research reserve offers excellent educational opportunities, dune walkover, hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails. Overlooking the Matanzas River and St. Augustine Inlet, the park offers visitors the chance to relive the days of the conquistadors and discover many colorful facts about Ponce de Leonâs arrival to Florida. It is unmarked and has a fixed bridge across the inlet with a ⦠This is a popular spot for fishing and launching jet skis. "The Matanzas Inlet and bridge is sheepshead, drum, and flounder. Location: Between Ponte Vedra Beach and St. Augustine at 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach. Visitors can also take guided boat tours, fishing charters and spend the day relaxing at Winterhaven Park, complete with beach access and stunning views. Location: On Anastasia Island 4 miles south of downtown St. Augustine on Highway A1A Beach Blvd in the City of St. Augustine Beach. Fishing report: From Flagler pier to DeLand, plenty of holiday bites ... and sharks. MATANZAS INLET, RIVER: Vickers said fishing in the Palm Coast area and canals has been steady, with reports of trout, sheepshead, mangrove snappers, reds, and a few flounder. Map (approximate location). "Bass fishing is just fair ... we're catching them, but nothing to brag about. "The Flagler Beach pier is reporting a good sheepshead bite along with drum, pompano, and whiting. "And surprise, a few small grouper," he added. This area is also home to the state threatened Least Tern which nest on Porpoise Point from May to August. Small parking area on intracoastal side. "We found a couple of decent cobia, and a lot of nice kingfish," he said. Areas such as Ponce Inlet provide restful marshes, tall grasses and an abundance of shore birds, including heron, ibis and egrets. PONCE INLET, HALIFAX RIVER: Both Caruthers and Capt. Access Information: Minimal vehicle beach driving / parking access fee from March 1 to the end of September at Vilano and Porpoise Point vehicle access ramps. As you enter at Vilano and drive south towards the St. Augustine Inlet past the jetties you enter Porpoise Point. Other information: Beach offers endless recreational uses including fishing, sunbathing, beachcombing, surfing, and vehicle access ramp. Book your Daytona Beach vacation today. Park Hours: Open sunrise to sunset daily. Jeff Glazier, the Ponce Inlet Chief of Police, sent along a picture of his son Jack, who caught a 12-pound black drum while fishing the Ponce Inlet Jetty.
Lifeguards are seasonal. Facilities: Restrooms, showers, handicapped accessible dune walkover, grills, and horseback riding. 1109½ Ponte Vedra Blvd.,
Between historic St. Augustine and charming Flagler Beach is where the lively Atlantic meets the Matanzas Estuary, one of the stateâs purest. Minimal vehicle beach driving / parking. Map. The inlet is obstructed by a shifting bar, and breakers that extend across the entire entrance in normal weather. The surf in this area is producing pompano, whiting, a few drum, and sharks. Lifeguards staffed seasonally. Just across A1A from the education center are beautiful coquina beaches where the occasional Right Whale sighting may take place. Surf fishing, at least from the St. Augustine Inlet down to Matanzas has been historically dismal. "Most people are fishing with live sandfleas and catching Pompano and whiting, along with lots of sheephead, black drum, bluefish and flounder.". To make a reservation, please call (904) 209-0331. LAGOON, INDIAN RIVER: Capt. Access fee from March 1 through end of September. Facilities: Restrooms, dune walkover, and showers. Matanzas Inlet. Environmentally sensitive dune system home to the native Anastasia Island Beach Mice and gopher tortoises. General Information: info@sjcfl.us | Website Technical Support: webmast@sjcfl.us. Lifeguards are staffed seasonally. The park, located on a barrier island, was created on January 3, 1975, by an act of Congress. These beaches are also a popular spot for some quiet time while beachcombing. The occasional manatee may make an appearance as well. Location: 2 miles north of downtown St. Augustine, on Highway A1A just over the New Vilano Bridge at the end of Vilano Road. Map. It was a quiet week offshore, but pier fishing in Flagler Beach provided plenty of bites. "The lane snapper bite is on fire and we're also getting some mutton and lots of red snapper. Horseback Riding is not permitted within park boundaries. "The reds, drum, sheepshead, and flounder are mainly being caught around the rocks through Marineland and Washington Oaks Park. Inshore Fishing Matanzas Bay and the Guana and Tolomato Rivers are among the most fertile estuarine waters in the state of Florida, which is saying a lot. http://www.dep.state.fl.us/coastal/sites/gtm. You will also see reds, mangrove snapper, blue fish, spade fish, ladyfish, and sharks.". Which probably comes from eating 10-15 percent of its body weight ⦠In 1980 the State of Florida turned over the management of the park to St. Johns County. Other information: Fort Matanzas National Monument visitor Center is located across the street.