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Jupiter Beach Park:
Jupiter Beach Park sits on the south side of the Jupiter Inlet, and its big draw for anglers is the South Jetty — a 1,200-foot rock jetty reaching out where the inlet meets the Atlantic. It’s one of the most productive shore-fishing spots in northern Palm Beach County, and it’s famous for one fish in particular: snook. Monster snook.
The inlet funnels bait and gamefish right past the jetty rocks, and the regulars here target snook (especially during the summer mating runs), tarpon, croaker, pompano, snapper, permit and big jack crevalle. The water moves fast, so locals fish heavy — 40-pound test or better to keep a hooked fish out of the rocks. Live mullet or croaker on an incoming tide is the classic snook setup.
It’s free to fish, and while the park gates run sunrise to sunset, jetty fishing is open 24 hours. A boardwalk leads out toward the jetty, and the 46-acre park has 1,700 feet of guarded beach, picnic areas with grills, a pavilion, restrooms, outdoor showers and a sand volleyball court. The historic Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse stands just across the water.
Parking is free but limited, and it fills fast on a nice day — get there early. There’s no tackle shop on site, so bring your gear, bait and Florida license.
Popular Species
Inlet Heavyweights
Snook, Tarpon, Croaker, Pompano, Snapper, Permit, Jack Crevalle, Mackerel
Free Jetty Fishing
Open 24 Hours
Free to fish; the South Jetty is open 24 hours (park gates sunrise–sunset). No tackle shop — bring gear, bait and your Florida license.
Monster Snook
1,200-ft South Jetty
One of Palm Beach County’s top snook spots, especially in summer. Fish heavy tackle to pull fish from the rocks. Lighthouse views across the inlet.
Fishing at Jupiter Beach Park
Snook are the headline — fish a live mullet, croaker or jumbo shrimp on a fish-finder rig on the incoming tide, and bring 40-pound test to fight them out of the rocks. The outgoing tide, when the water dirties up, is prime for fooling them on jigs and swimbaits. Sunrise and sunset on a moving tide are best; tarpon and big jacks roll through the inlet through the warmer months.
Spot
South Jetty (1,200 ft)
Water
Atlantic / Jupiter Inlet
Fishing Hours
24 hours
Park Hours
Sunrise–Sunset
Fee
Free
License
Your own FL license
Tackle Shop
None
Beach
1,700 ft, guarded
Tide Forecast
Tides shown for the nearest NOAA station — a planning guide. Always confirm conditions before you head out.
Before You Fish
- Free to fish; the South Jetty is open 24 hours even though the park gates close at sunset.
- Bring your own Florida saltwater license and gear — there’s no tackle shop on site.
- Fish heavy — at least 40-lb test — to keep snook and big fish off the jetty rocks.
- Parking is free but limited and fills fast on nice days; arrive early.
- Fishing isn’t allowed in the guarded swimming area; fish the jetty and inlet.
- Recycle line in the bins provided; follow FWC rules, especially snook seasons and slot limits.
Plan Your Visit
1375 Jupiter Beach Rd, Jupiter, FL 33477
The 1,200-ft South Jetty at Jupiter Inlet — free, open 24 hours, and one of Palm Beach County’s top snook spots, with a guarded beach and the historic lighthouse across the water.