Fishing near Jacksonville, Florida
Duval County, population 949,611.
- 5 milesto nearest lake
- 10launches nearby
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Fishing near Jacksonville
Jacksonville, in Duval County, had 949,611 residents at the 2020 census. The nearest lake with an FWC fishing page is St. Augustine Road Ponds, 5 miles south of town. The closest named launch is Chelsea Street Kayak Access at McCoy Creek, under a mile away.
For saltwater, Blue Cypress Park is 4 miles off and the coast within 25 miles has 6 fishing piers. Offshore of Jacksonville, FWC tracks 2 reef sites inside 25 miles.
Lakes closest to Jacksonville
- St. Augustine Road Ponds5 miles south
- Bethesda Pond8 miles northwest, 15.7 acres
- Baymeadows Lake9 miles southeast
- Oceanway Pond9 miles north, 6.3 acres
- Crystal Springs Park Pond10 miles west, 1.8 acres
- Pope Duval Ponds14 miles west
Moving water near Jacksonville
- Ortega River6 miles
- Nassau River17 miles
- Black Creek21 miles
Spots on the map near Jacksonville
- Chelsea Street Kayak Access at McCoy CreekMcCoy's Creek, under a mile
- St Johns Marina (Downtown Jacksonville)St. Johns River, 1 mile
- North Bank River Walk – Gefen Park Paddlecraft AccessSaint Johns River, 1 mile
- Bee Street Park – Paddlecraft AccessSaint Johns River, 2 miles
- River Oaks Park Paddlecraft AccessCraig Creek, 3 miles
- Arlington Road Public Boat RampSt. Johns River, 3 miles
- Blue Cypress Park Canoe AccessSt. Johns River, 4 miles
- North Shore Park Kayak LaunchSt. Johns River – Trout River (Jacksonville), 4 miles
- Arlington Lions Club Park & Boat RampSt. Johns River, 4 miles
- Reddie Point Preserve Canoe AccessSt. Johns River, 4 miles
Straight line distances from the census center of Jacksonville.
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Piers near Jacksonville
- Blue Cypress ParkSt. Johns River, 4 miles
- Arlington Lions Club ParkSt. Johns River, 4 miles
- Trout River SouthTrout River, 4 miles
- Trout River NorthTrout River, 4 miles
- Reddie Point PreserveSt. Johns River, 4 miles
- Bert Maxwell Boat RampTrout River, 5 miles
Bay pages near Jacksonville
- Nassau Sound18 miles
Live river readings by Jacksonville
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| St. Johns River At Jacksonville, Fl | 67,300 cfs, 11.68 ft gage height | Oct 12 3:30 pm |
| Cedar River At San Juan Avenue At Jacksonville, Fl | 163 cfs, 12.08 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:00 pm |
| Trout R Nr Jacksonville Fla | 2,840 cfs, -0.61 ft gage height | Oct 12 4:45 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 12, 2026 5:35 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Tackle and charters in Jacksonville
Where to buy bait near Jacksonville
- Saint Johns Marinamarina, Duval, 1 mile
- Arlington Marina Incmarina, Jacksonville, 3 miles
- Arlington Bait-Tacklebait and tackle, Jacksonville, 4 miles
- Bill Dye Marinamarina, Jacksonville, 4 miles
- Seafarers Marinamarina, Jacksonville, 4 miles
- Port 32 Jacksonville at Ortega Landingmarina, Jacksonville, 5 miles
- Ortega River Marinamarina, Jacksonville, 5 miles
- Sadler Point Marinamarina, Jacksonville, 5 miles
Captains based in Jacksonville
- The Reel Experience LLCinshore, Jacksonville, (904) 314-7570
- Mayport Princess Deep Sea Fishingoffshore, Jacksonville, (904) 241-4111
- Katy Fishing Chartersinshore, Jacksonville, (904) 982-4075
- Capt Dave's Sport Fishing Chartersoffshore, Jacksonville, (904) 642-9546
- Majesty Deep Sea Fishingoffshore, Jacksonville, (904) 220-6363
- All Tackle Chartersinshore, Jacksonville, (904) 334-5265
- Clapboard Creek Fish Campinshore, Jacksonville, (904) 751-0094
- Ocean Get Awayinshore, Jacksonville, (904) 564-9400
- Oyster Shell Fishing Campinshore, Jacksonville, (904) 251-3159
- Jacksonville Fishing Tripsinshore, Jacksonville, (904) 866-8055
Near Jacksonville
Towns around Jacksonville
- Atlantic Beach16 miles
- Jacksonville Beach17 miles
- Fernandina Beach25 miles
- St. Augustine37 miles
Where Jacksonville sits by county
- Duval Countyseat: Jacksonville
Jacksonville and nearby water, pictured
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Questions about fishing near Jacksonville
How far is the nearest lake from Jacksonville?
St. Augustine Road Ponds, 5 miles south.
Where do I put in near Jacksonville?
Chelsea Street Kayak Access at McCoy Creek, about under a mile off.
What is the closest pier to Jacksonville?
Yes, 6 piers within 25 miles; closest is Blue Cypress Park.
Is there a bait shop in Jacksonville?
Try Saint Johns Marina, the nearest listing.
Are there fishing guides in Jacksonville?
29 guides give Jacksonville as home.
What is the county for Jacksonville?
Duval County.
Can I fish reefs near Jacksonville?
FWC lists 2 sites inside 25 miles.
Is there river fishing near Jacksonville?
Ortega River, roughly 6 miles from town.
Can tourists fish in Jacksonville without a license?
Yes, from age 16; the 3-day non-resident freshwater option is $17.