Jacksonville & Northeast: fishing limits, piers and bridges

As of / last verified: October 14, 2026 against official sources · Source: FWC: Spotted Seatrout

Quick answer

Area: Georgia line south to Lytle Avenue/South Causeway in New Smyrna Beach, including the St. Johns River. Nassau County waters include FWC's Weakfish Management Zone.
Key limits: See the table below (verified against FWC)
Piers listed: 2
Permits: Saltwater license unless exempt or covered by a pier; snook permit for snook

Jacksonville & Northeast limits by species

Species	FWC region/zone	Season	Size	Bag / person
Spotted seatrout	Northeast Region	Year-round	15–19" (no fish over 19")	3
Snook	Northeast Region	Feb 1–May 31; Sep 1–Dec 14	28–32"	1
Redfish	Northeast Region	Year-round	18–27"	1 (4 per vessel)
Weakfish	Weakfish Management Zone (Nassau Co.)	Year-round	12" min	1
Flounder	Statewide	Closed Oct 15–Nov 30	14" min	5

Piers & bridges in Jacksonville & Northeast

Jacksonville Beach Fishing Pier
Jacksonville Beach (Duval County). 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; $5.50 non-local, $4.50 local per day ($0.50 cash discount); $300 annual
St. Johns County Ocean Pier
St. Augustine Beach (St. Johns County). Closed for piling repairs since May 13, 2026; County expects completion by end of November 2026. Gift shop open; SJC residents $4, non-residents $6, military/handicapped $2; under 6 free; SJC residents over 60 free

Related rules

Don't get ticketed: checklist

Confirm exactly which FWC region you are in. Boundaries follow specific landmarks and coordinates.
Bring your license unless the pier says it is covered or you are exempt.
Snook: carry the snook permit, even for catch-and-release.
Shore shark fishing (including piers and bridges) needs the free Shore-based Shark Fishing permit.

Permit steps

Buy a saltwater license (unless exempt) at GoOutdoorsFlorida.com.
Add the snook permit if targeting snook.
Check the pier page for hours, fees and closures.

Frequently asked questions

What fishing regions apply in Jacksonville & Northeast?

Georgia line south to Lytle Avenue/South Causeway in New Smyrna Beach, including the St. Johns River. Nassau County waters include FWC's Weakfish Management Zone.

Is flounder season open in Jacksonville & Northeast?

Flounder is closed statewide every year from October 15 through November 30, and reopens December 1. Minimum size is 14 inches and the bag limit is 5.

Do piers in Jacksonville & Northeast cover my fishing license?

It depends on the pier. Some include a license in the entry fee and others do not. Each pier page below says what the official operator states.

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.