3721 Coastal Highway, St. Augustine. Matanzas Inlet lies 11 NM southward of St. Augustine Light and 41.4 NM northward of Ponce de Leon Inlet. These beaches are also a popular spot for some quiet time while beachcombing. Minimal vehicle beach driving / parking. St. Augustine Inlet. Off beach parking is available as well as designated parking for horse trailers. Facilities: Restrooms, off-beach parking, dune walkover, picnic tables and showers. Facilities: The research reserve offers excellent educational opportunities, dune walkover, hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails. For more information about the City of St. Augustine Beach visit their website at www.staugbch.com. "The reds, drum, sheepshead, and flounder are mainly being caught around the rocks through Marineland and Washington Oaks Park. Map (approximate location). Other information: Fort Matanzas … It also hosts a blend of stately oaks, blue cedars, sweet-smelling magnolias and dozens of beautiful peacocks along with … Florida is the only state in the continental United States with extensive shallow coral reef formations near its coasts. If a child is in the photo, please include their age. Pavilion may be reserved; call (904) 209-0331. MOSQ. 1109½ Ponte Vedra Blvd., try { Picnic tables are available on a first come first serve basis. Wildflowers and wildlife preserves are also common around Daytona. Location: At the southern tip of Anastasia Island, at the Matanzas Inlet 7.5 miles south of St. Augustine Beach on Highway A1A. Ponte Vedra. Some fish are small, but we're catching enough to cull out for size. "Most people are fishing with live sandfleas and catching Pompano and whiting, along with lots of sheephead, black drum, bluefish and flounder.". Just across A1A from the education center are beautiful coquina beaches where the occasional Right Whale sighting may take place. To help make our beaches more accessible, beach wheelchairs are available at no charge, on a first come first serve basis. Map. Mike Vickers Jr. (hammockbaitandtackle.com) offered this report from Flagler. 3070 Coastal Highway, St. Augustine. To make a reservation, please call (904) 209-0331. Other information: This beach is a popular spot for sunbathing, fishing, horseback riding and 4x4 driving. Other information: Fort Matanzas National Monument visitor Center is located across the street. ", SEND PHOTOS: We want to see your most recent catch. Pavilion may be reserved for private picnics. Location: Take Vilano bridge over intracoastal, go north on A1A, at second highway walkover make left into park. Lifeguards are seasonal. 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. "The lane snapper bite is on fire and we're also getting some mutton and lots of red snapper. Trout, redfish, snook, drum, sheepshead, whiting, ladyfish, sharks," he said. "We found a couple of decent cobia, and a lot of nice kingfish," he said. Map. 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 … The Atlantic shoreline of Matanzas Inlet is a favorite with kiteboarders. Email your fish photos to Zach.Dean@news-jrnl.com. Other Information: The natural profile of the coastline gives this beach its name, Crescent Beach. 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. Map. document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E")); Park Hours: Open sunrise to sunset daily. As you enter at Vilano and drive south towards the St. Augustine Inlet past the jetties you enter Porpoise Point. Visitors can also take guided boat tours, fishing charters and spend the day relaxing at Winterhaven Park, complete with beach access and stunning views. The inlet is obstructed by a shifting bar, and breakers that extend across the entire entrance in normal weather. As you might expect in a city that embraces living outdoors, Daytona Beach is also a pet … Horseback Riding is not permitted within park boundaries. For more information, call (904) 209-0331. 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 Leon’s arrival to Florida. Beach driving / parking is permissible with special beach use permit only. Michael Savedow (EdgewaterRiverGuide.com) filed this report from Edgewater Backcountry. The surf in this area is producing pompano, whiting, a few drum, and sharks. 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. Between historic St. Augustine and charming Flagler Beach is where the lively Atlantic meets the Matanzas Estuary, one of the state’s purest. Roy Mattson of Roy's Surf Fishing Guide Service (www.royssurffishing.com) said the fish are "going crazy" along the beaches and piers. This area is also home to the state threatened Least Tern which nest on Porpoise Point from May to August. "https://ssl." Beach driving / parking is permissible with special beach use permit. The news of the week is a weird bite of pompano is occurring in Matanzas Inlet. Location: On Anastasia Island just three miles south of St. Augustine Beach at 6930 A1A South, St. Augustine. Book your Daytona Beach vacation today. 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. 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. Access fee from March 1st through end of September. Fishing report: From Flagler pier to DeLand, plenty of holiday bites ... and sharks. Location: On Anastasia Island two miles south of St. Augustine Beach at 5860 A1A South, St. Augustine. Lifeguards are seasonal. Fred Robert also sent along a few photos of some nice redfish caught in the inlet. The surf in the Hammock Beach area to Matanzas Inlet is seeing a good pompano bite along with whiting, reds, drum, sheepshead, and flounder. For more information, call (904) 209-0331. You will also see reds, mangrove snapper, blue fish, spade fish, ladyfish, and sharks.". Don't wait! Other Information: Sunbathing, and fishing are popular activities on this coquina type beach. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing. 4100 Coastal Highway, St. Augustine. The bull-red bite is slowing down due to colder water temps.". Surf fishing, at least from the St. Augustine Inlet down to Matanzas has been historically dismal. Location: One half mile north of the Vilano vehicle access ramp on Highway A1A. SURF, PIERS: Capt. Areas such as Ponce Inlet provide restful marshes, tall grasses and an abundance of shore birds, including heron, ibis and egrets. http://www.dep.state.fl.us/coastal/sites/gtm. If you do not want your email address released in response to a public records request, "In fact, we're starting to see some limits coming in," she said. Pavilions on a first come first serve basis. It is unmarked and has a fixed bridge across the inlet with a … Location: 2 miles north of downtown St. Augustine, on Highway A1A just over the New Vilano Bridge at the end of Vilano Road. var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker("UA-7541158-1"); do not send electronic mail to this entity. Canaveral National Seashore celebrated its 25th birthday … Pavilion is available on a first come first serve. Location: At the south end of St. Johns County before entering the town of Marineland. Other information: Vilano beach is a popular spot for fishing, sunbathing, beach parking/driving, and surfing (when the tide is coming in). Map. For more information, call (904) 209-0331. Map. Other information: Very quiet beach with coquina shell and plenty of oppurtunities for wildlife viewing. Accessibility Statement: The St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is committed to ensuring accessibility of its website. Lifeguards staffed seasonally. In Homosassa Springs on Florida’s 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. It is a little better north of the inlet on North Beach, but not much. } catch(err) {}, LOCAL: (904) 209-0655   |   TOLL FREE: 1-877-4SJCGOV (1-877-475-2468) The occasional manatee may make an appearance as well. Facilities: Restrooms, showers, handicapped accessible dune walkover, grills, and horseback riding. Horseback riding is allowed north of the Surfside access ramp year round with special beach use permit. This includes ones important to fishing like spiny lobster, … 2725 Anahma Drive, St. Augustine. 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. For more information, contact Anastasia State Park, (904) 461-2033. Ponce Inlet has a small-town vibe with lots to do and is known as one of south Daytona's top spots for surfing. Coral reefs create specialized habitats that provide shelter, food, and breeding sites for numerous plants and animals. 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. Facilities: Limited off beach parking, picnic tables, stairs to beach. Map. Capt. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate all needs. Map. Other information: The GTMNERR education center is a perfect place to stop for the day and visit. Horseback riding permitted year round with special beach use permit. ST. JOHNS RIVER: Bryn Adams at Highland Park Fish Camp in DeLand said speck fishing continues to remain steady on Lake Woodruff. "And surprise, a few small grouper," he added. A friendly group of porpoises used to frequent the inlet side, hence the name Porpoise Point. Facilities: Area offers vehicle access to the north only as of January 1, 2010, restrooms, off-beach parking, dune walkover, restrooms. Contact St. Johns County Beach Services, (904) 209-0331. var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? Lifeguards staffed seasonally. Area host an assortment of protected species such as least tern, Anastasia Island Beach Mice, gopher tortoises, and sea turtles. 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. Matanzas Inlet. This is a popular spot for fishing and launching jet skis. It's like a desert out there. For information about reserving the picnic Pavilion please call  (904) 209-03331. Other Information: Driving is prohibited on Anastasia State Park beaches. Lifeguards staffed seasonally. Map. Facilities: Offers windsurfing, kayaking, snack bar, hiking / biking / nature trails, dune walkover, campground, restrooms, picnic tables, and showers. Facilities: Restrooms, showers, highway walkover, off beach parking grills, playground, and picnic pavilion. OFFSHORE: David Caruthers (strippinlipscharters.com) said he was only able to get offshore once last week due to rough seas. Please note that three days advance notification is required to reserve a wheelchair. 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. Map. Small parking area on intracoastal side. Access fee from March 1 through end of September. Facilities: Very limited off beach parking, just steps away from famous Marineland. PONCE INLET, HALIFAX RIVER: Both Caruthers and Capt. Location: On Anastasia Island 4 miles south of downtown St. Augustine on Highway A1A Beach Blvd in the City of St. Augustine Beach. Other information: Beach offers endless recreational uses including fishing, sunbathing, beachcombing, surfing, and vehicle access ramp. Location: Between Ponte Vedra Beach and St. Augustine at 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra Beach. 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. Jeff Patterson (smallboatbigfish.com) said the black drum and sheepshead are biting around the inlet and intracoastal. 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. Facilities: Restrooms, dune walkover, covered picnic tables, and showers. 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. To obtain a permit go to http://www.sjcfl.us/HCP/Permits.aspx. "The best method is still slow-trolling with artificial jigs or live minnows. It shouldn't be too long before they move closer to the bank. Fort Matanzas National Monument Beach. 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. 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. pageTracker._trackPageview(); Map. Which probably comes from eating 10-15 percent of its body weight … Other information: Sunbathing, and fishing are popular activities on this coquina type beach. To reserve, call (904) 209-0331. Map. The trout bite is still strong off the west rock face of the inlet. Horseback Riding during designated times only with special permit. "The Matanzas Inlet and bridge is sheepshead, drum, and flounder. Please Note: Under Florida law, email addresses are public records. The Canaveral National Seashore (CANA) is a National Seashore located between New Smyrna Beach and Titusville, Florida, in Volusia and Brevard Counties. "The Flagler Beach pier is reporting a good sheepshead bite along with drum, pompano, and whiting. It was a quiet week offshore, but pier fishing in Flagler Beach provided plenty of bites. 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. For more information, visit http://www.nps.gov/foma. In 1980 the State of Florida turned over the management of the park to St. Johns County. Location: South end of Ponte Vedra Beach on Highway A1A. Other information: The SJC Ocean Fishing Pier is the first of the pedestrian access points within the City of St. Augustine Beach limits. General Information: info@sjcfl.us   |   Website Technical Support: webmast@sjcfl.us. Lifeguards staffed seasonally. The park, located on a barrier island, was created on January 3, 1975, by an act of Congress. The Flagler County beaches are also seeing bluefish.". "We're catching good variety on charters in the back waters of Edgewater on light tackle. Facilities: Restrooms, dune walkover, and showers. Porpoises are rarely seen in our waters and now you will most likely see bottlenose dolphins hunting for fish and splashing in the water. Facilities: Offers newly renovated restrooms, dune walkover, showers, and picnic tables. 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. Minimal vehicle beach driving / parking. Lifeguards staffed seasonally. Lifeguards are staffed seasonally. : "http://www. "Bass fishing is just fair ... we're catching them, but nothing to brag about. Location: 4 miles north of Vilano Beach on Highway A1A. LAGOON, INDIAN RIVER: Capt. Pet-friendly Daytona Beach. "); Environmentally sensitive dune system home to the native Anastasia Island Beach Mice and gopher tortoises.
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