Fishing near Port St. Lucie, Florida
St. Lucie County, population 204,851.
- 8 milesto nearest lake
- 10launches nearby
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Fishing near Port St. Lucie
Port St. Lucie (St. Lucie County) counted 204,851 people in 2020. The nearest lake with an FWC fishing page is Palm Lake, 8 miles northeast of town. The closest named launch is Oak Hammock Park and Public Boat Ramp, 1 mile away.
For saltwater, Riverwalk Boardwalk is 4 miles off and the coast within 25 miles has 6 fishing piers. FWC lists 196 artificial reef deployments within 25 miles of Port St. Lucie.
Lakes closest to Port St. Lucie
- Palm Lake8 miles northeast, 4 acres
- Lake Garcia31 miles northwest, 3,149 acres
- Lake Okeechobee34 miles southwest
- Blue Cypress Lake38 miles northwest, 5,500 acres
Moving water near Port St. Lucie
- St. Lucie River8 miles
Fishing access around Port St. Lucie
- Oak Hammock Park and Public Boat RampC-24 Canal, 1 mile
- O.L. Peacock Park Canoe LaunchPeacock Lake, 3 miles
- C-24 Canal Park Boat Ramp – Port St. LucieC-24 Canal and St. Lucie River North Fork, 3 miles
- Veterans Memorial Park – Port Saint LucieSt. Lucie River – North Fork, 4 miles
- Port St. Lucie River Park MarinaSt. Lucie River – North Fork, 5 miles
- Savannas Preserve State Park – St Lucie River – Evans Creek Kayak Launch DockSt. Lucie River – North Fork, 5 miles
- River Place Park – Canoe LaunchSaint Lucie River, 5 miles
- Bessie Creek Public Boat RampBessie Creek (C-23), 6 miles
- White City Park and Public Boat RampSt. Lucie River – North Fork, 7 miles
- Savannas Preserve State Park – Canoe/Kayak DockSavannas Preserve, 7 miles
Straight line distances from the census center of Port St. Lucie.
Salt water within reach of Port St. Lucie
Piers near Port St. Lucie
- Riverwalk BoardwalkNorth Fork St. Lucie River, 4 miles
- River Park MarinaNorth Fork St. Lucie River, 5 miles
- White City ParkNorth Fork St. Lucie River, 7 miles
- County Line SpillwayBessey Creek, 8 miles
- Roosevelt Bridge Fishing CatwalksSt. Lucie River, 10 miles
- St. Lucie County – Ocean Bay RiversideIndian River, 10 miles
Bay pages near Port St. Lucie
- St. Lucie River estuary11 miles
- Hobe Sound24 miles
How rivers near Port St. Lucie are running
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| St Lucie Canal Abv S-80 Nr Stuart Fl | 254 cfs, 12.53 ft gage height | Oct 12 6:45 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 12, 2026 7:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Tackle and charters in Port St. Lucie
Where to buy bait near Port St. Lucie
- J T Live Baitbait and tackle, Port Saint Lucie, under a mile
- Sams Bait and Tacklebait and tackle, Port Saint Lucie, 2 miles
- Bass Pro Shops Port St. Luciesporting goods store, Port St. Lucie, 2 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Port St. Luciesporting goods store, Port St. Lucie, 3 miles
- Fish N Play Incbait and tackle, Port Saint Lucie, 3 miles
- Yo-Zuri Americabait and tackle, Port Saint Lucie, 4 miles
- JS Fit For Lifebait and tackle, Port St Lucie, 4 miles
- Sandpiper Marina Incmarina, Port Saint Lucie, 5 miles
Near Port St. Lucie
Towns around Port St. Lucie
- Jensen Beach9 miles
- Fort Pierce10 miles
- Stuart11 miles
- Vero Beach25 miles
Where Port St. Lucie sits by county
- St. Lucie Countyseat: Fort Pierce
Port St. Lucie and nearby water, pictured
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Questions about fishing near Port St. Lucie
What is the closest fishing lake to Port St. Lucie?
Palm Lake, 8 miles northeast.
Which launch is nearest Port St. Lucie?
Oak Hammock Park and Public Boat Ramp, about 1 mile off.
Can I fish from a pier near Port St. Lucie?
Yes, 6 piers within 25 miles; closest is Riverwalk Boardwalk.
Where is tackle near Port St. Lucie?
Try J T Live Bait, the nearest listing.
Can I hire a guide in Port St. Lucie?
No listed guide is based in Port St. Lucie; try the county page.
What county is Port St. Lucie in?
St. Lucie County.
Where are reefs near Port St. Lucie?
FWC lists 196 sites inside 25 miles.
Where is the nearest river to Port St. Lucie?
St. Lucie River, roughly 8 miles from town.
What license do visitors need in Port St. Lucie?
A short-term license works; 3 days freshwater runs $17.