Jacksonville Beach Fishing Pier: hours, fees and license

As of / last verified: October 14, 2026 against official sources

Quick answer

Hours: 6 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. daily per City of Jacksonville Beach (City of Jacksonville lists 6 a.m.–11 p.m.); closes in dangerous weather
Fishing fee: $5.50 non-local, $4.50 local per day ($0.50 cash discount); $300 annual
License covered?: Yes. The City says no license is needed; it is covered by the entry fee
Address: 503 N 1st Street, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250
Walking annual: $90
Walking 20-entry bundle: $15
Rod rental: $15 + tax/day
Phone: 904-372-0798

The pier is nearly a quarter mile long. It has a bait shop, rod rentals, restrooms and parking.

Fishing Pier at Jacksonville Beach in Florida — Photo: Olga Ernst, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

At a glance

Item	Detail
Fishing day pass	$5.50 non-local / $4.50 local
Walking day pass	$2.50 non-local / $1.50 local
Annual fishing pass	$300
20-entry fishing bundle	$60
License	Covered by entry fee
Rules	No pets (service animals excepted), no food or alcohol on the pier, no bikes/boards, no feeding wildlife
Walking annual pass	$90
Walking 20-entry bundle	$15
Rod rental	$15 + tax/day
Phone	904-372-0798

Region: Jacksonville & Northeast fishing rules & piers

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Where is Jacksonville Beach Fishing Pier?

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Map location: 503 N 1st Street, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250. Source: City of Jacksonville Beach: Fishing Pier (official address).

Don't get ticketed: checklist

Check the official page for closures before you go.
If the fee doesn't cover a license, carry your Florida saltwater license (unless exempt).
Piers and bridges count as "shore" for the Shore-based Shark Fishing permit.
Follow the Jacksonville & Northeast size, bag and season limits.

Permit steps

Confirm hours and fees on the official page linked below.
Buy a saltwater license if not covered or exempt (GoOutdoorsFlorida.com).
Add species permits you need (for example, the snook permit).

Frequently asked questions

Do you need a fishing license on the Jacksonville Beach Pier?

No. The City of Jacksonville Beach says a license is not needed to fish the pier; it is covered by the entry fee.

How much does it cost to fish the Jacksonville Beach Pier?

$5.50 per day for non-locals and $4.50 for locals, with a $0.50 cash discount, per the City's facility page.

Official sources

Last verified: October 14, 2026.

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Disclaimer: This page is a plain-English summary for general information. It is not legal advice. Rules, seasons and boundaries can change at short notice, including by emergency order. Always check the current regulations on MyFWC.com before you fish.