The Nassau Sound Fishing Bridge provides fishermen access to one of the best fishing areas in northeast Florida. The park’s mile long fishing bridge spans Nassau Sound. Entrance to the fishing bridge is through the entrance to Amelia Island State Park. Whiting, jacks, drum, and tarpon are some of the many species that can be caught from the bridge. Redfish and speckled sea trout are in the sound year round, with high numbers caught in the spring and fall. Mullet, live or dead shrimp, or fiddlers can be used for bait. Both mullet and shrimp can be caught with a cast net along the shore of Amelia Island State Park. Jigs and artificial baits can also be effective in landing that big fish. Towards the end of the fishing bridge there are several small grass flats that hold a variety of fish. The fall mullet run brings in the tarpon, which prey on the mullet before their voyage down to more southern waters.

Nassau Sound Bait and Tackle is open at the north end of the Nassau Sound fishing bridge. This concession is open year-round from sunrise to sunset and offers just about everything you’ll need for a day of fishing.

Nassau Sound Bait and Tackle offers a variety of live and dead bait, tackle, weights, floats, and lures. Rental rods and reels are also available. And for your convenience, they sell an assortment of snacks, drinks, and sandwiches.

Hours of Operation

The Nassau Sound Fishing Bridge is open twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year.

Driving Directions

Entrance to the park is through the Amelia Island State Park entrance. Amelia Island is located 7 miles north of Little Talbot Island State Park on S.R. A1A, or 8 miles south of Fernandina Beach.

Park Fees

Admission Fees - $1.00 to fish off the pier. Entrance located off of the Amelia Island State Park entrance.

Nassau Sound Fishing Pier State Park 12157 Heckscher Dr. Jacksonville, Florida 32226 Phone: 904-251-2324 Park Manager: Robert Joseph