Cumberland Sound Fishing
Nassau County, FWC Northeast region.
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Inshore fishing on Cumberland Sound
Cumberland Sound, part of the shared with Georgia, lies in Nassau County. Cumberland Sound sits in the FWC Northeast region for inshore limits.
Cumberland Sound has 2 public fishing piers within 14 miles and 5 saltwater boat ramps within 10. FWC has logged 15 artificial reef deployments within 20 miles, mostly concrete, at depths of 54 to 83 feet.
Access points on Cumberland Sound
FWC Fishing Pier Finder, Boat Ramp Inventory and Artificial Reef layer, checked October 2026.
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Pier access to Cumberland Sound
- North End/Dee Dee Bartels Boat RampAmelia River, St. Marys River, 2 miles
- Goffinsville Nassau River ParkNassau River, 11 miles
Beaches open to fishing near Cumberland Sound
- Fort Clinch State Park – Soundparking, restrooms, 2 miles
- Fort Clinch State Park – Atlanticparking, restrooms, 4 miles
- North Beach Parkparking, 4 miles
- Main Beachparking, restrooms, 5 miles
- Seaside Parkparking, 6 miles
- Fernandina Beach Accessparking, 8 miles
Public ramps by Cumberland Sound
- Dee Dee Bartels Public Boat Ramp2 lane ramp, free, 93 trailer spaces, flush toilet, 2 miles
- Egans Creek Marina Inc1 lane ramp, fee, 14 trailer spaces, flush toilet, 3 miles
- Fernandina Harbour Marina2 lane ramp, free, 17 trailer spaces, flush toilet, 4 miles
- Egan's Creek Park – Kayak Launch Dockpaddle launch, free, flush toilet, 4 miles
- Melton Nelson Park and Boat Ramp1 lane ramp, free, 12 trailer spaces, flush toilet, 8 miles
Reefs near Cumberland Sound
| Reef | Depth (ft) | Material | Deployed | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain Daddy (CD-06-#02) | 67 | module | 2006 | 16 miles |
| Captain Daddy (CD-06-#01) | 67 | module | 2006 | 16 miles |
| Parks & Recreation | 54 | concrete | 2015 | 16 miles |
| Whittaker's Snapper Hole Tug | 60 | vessel | 1987 | 16 miles |
| Whittaker's Snapper Hole | 65 | concrete | 1987 | 17 miles |
| Whittaker's Snapper Hole Barge | 65 | vessel | 1973 | 17 miles |
| FB-6 | 60 | concrete | 1993 | 18 miles |
| FC Site Culverts 1991 | 83 | concrete | 1991 | 18 miles |
FWC artificial reef deployments within 20 miles of Cumberland Sound; site coordinates are in the FWC reef layer. Florida reefs by county.
Inlets close to Cumberland Sound
- Nassau Soundinlet, 15 miles
- Fort George Inletinlet, 21 miles
- North Jettyjetty, 23 miles
- St. Johns Riverinlet, 23 miles
- South Jettyjetty, 23 miles
FWC FWRI inlets and passes layer and OpenStreetMap jetties.
Regional rules for Cumberland Sound
Northeast region rules, plus statewide limits.
| Species | Bag | Size | Season | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red drum | 1 a day | 18-27 in. TL | Open year-round | Northeast Region |
| Snook | 1 a day | 28-32 in. TL | Closed December 15 – January 31, and June 1 – August 31 | Northeast Region |
| Spotted seatrout | 3 a day | 15-19 in. TL | Open year-round | Northeast Region |
| Flounder | 5 a day | 14 in minimum | Closed annually Oct. 15 through Nov. 30 | Statewide |
| Sheepshead | 8 a day | 12 in minimum | Open year-round | Statewide |
| Black drum | 5 a day | 14-24 in. with one fish over 24 in. | Open year-round | Statewide |
| Florida pompano | 6 a day | 11 in minimum | Open year-round | Statewide |
| Spanish mackerel | 15 a day | 12 in minimum | Open year-round | Statewide |
| Gray snapper | 5 a day | 10 in minimum | Open year-round | Gulf and Atlantic state waters |
| Cobia | 1 a day | 36 in minimum | Open year round | Statewide |
| Tarpon | catch and release | none | Catch-and-release year-round | Statewide |
FWC saltwater regulations as posted October 2026. Federal water rules differ. Full Florida limits.
Supplies for Cumberland Sound
Guide services in Nassau County
- AC Charters Incinshore, Fernandina Beach, (904) 261-9481
- Abra-Cadabra Chartersinshore, Fernandina Beach, (904) 335-7282
- Amelia Anchors Away Charters Incinshore, Fernandina Beach, (904) 277-2086
- Amelia Anglerinshore, Fernandina Beach, (904) 261-2871
- Amelia Island Charter Fishinginshore, Fernandina Beach, (904) 753-6379
- Amelia Island Chartersinshore, Fernandina Beach, (904) 335-1162
- Amelia Island Time Chartersinshore, Fernandina Beach, (904) 753-2687
- Amelia River Cruises & Chartersinshore, Fernandina Beach, (904) 261-9972
Bait, ice and fuel near Cumberland Sound
- Tiger Point Marina & Boat Workmarina, Fernandina Beach, 3 miles
- Leaders and Sinkers Bait Shopbait and tackle, Fernandina Beach, 3 miles
- Fernandina Harbor Marinamarina, Nassau, 4 miles
- Amelia Angler Outfitterssporting goods store, Nassau, 4 miles
- Atlantic Seafood Bait & Tacklebait and tackle, Fernandina Beach, 4 miles
- Oyster Bay Yacht Club LLCmarina, Fernandina Beach, 5 miles
Beyond Cumberland Sound
Communities on Cumberland Sound
- Fernandina Beach5 miles
Neighboring water to Cumberland Sound
- Nassau Sound15 miles south
- Tolomato River50 miles south
- Matanzas River63 miles south
- Halifax River100 miles south
Where Cumberland Sound sits
- Nassau County
Spinning, baitcasting and a weigh grip
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Fishing Cumberland Sound: common questions
Which part of Florida is Cumberland Sound in?
Nassau County, which FWC puts in its Northeast region.
Can I keep a redfish from Cumberland Sound?
1 a day, 18-27 in. TL.
Where can I fish a pier on Cumberland Sound?
2 piers are close by, starting with North End/Dee Dee Bartels Boat Ramp.
Where can I launch a boat on Cumberland Sound?
5 open saltwater ramps within 10 miles; closest is Dee Dee Bartels Public Boat Ramp.
Can I fish reefs near Cumberland Sound?
FWC lists 15 reef sites within 20 miles.
Which license do I need for Cumberland Sound?
Yes, at 16 and older unless exempt or on a licensed pier; residents pay $17 a year.
When is snook closed on Cumberland Sound?
Snook in the Northeast region close December 15 – January 31, and June 1 – August 31; the slot is 28-32 in. TL.
Are there fishing guides on Cumberland Sound?
19 guides list a home port in Nassau County.
Where are the inlets near Cumberland Sound?
Closest: Nassau Sound, Fort George Inlet and North Jetty.
Plan a day on Cumberland Sound
Piers and ramps each have their own page with fees and hours.