What can you catch at Fort Clinch State Park?

Common target species at Fort Clinch State Park include tarpon, black drum, trout, pompano. This is a pier fishing spot in Northeast Florida.

How do you access Fort Clinch State Park?

Fort Clinch State Park is shore- and vehicle-accessible — drive to the location and fish from the bank, pier, or jetty. See directions in the access panel above.

Where is Fort Clinch State Park located?

Fort Clinch State Park is in the Jacksonville / Northeast Florida area at approximately 30.699, -81.437. See directions on the listing.

Fort Clinch State Park

pier · Jacksonville & beyond

1,100-acre park near Fernandina Beach. Pier and shore fishing.

Target Species

tarponblack drumtroutpompano

Access & Directions

Type

pier

Access

Shore / vehicle

Coordinates

30.699, -81.437

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Our Go-To Pier Rig

Pier & Bridge · Medium tackle

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Main line	20–30 lb mono or 30 lb braid
Leader	24–36" of 30–40 lb fluoro
Weight	2–4 oz pyramid or bank sinker on a slider
Hook	3/0 – 5/0 circle hook

BaitLive shrimp, finger mullet, cut mullet, or fiddler crabs for sheepshead.

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Fort Clinch State Park

Target Species

Access & Directions

Our Go-To Pier Rig

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