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Dr. Von D. Mizell–Eula Johnson State Park:
Dr. Von D. Mizell–Eula Johnson State Park sits on a barrier island just south of the Port Everglades inlet in Dania Beach — the last stretch of undeveloped Atlantic coast in Broward County. Its 900-foot fishing jetty at the north end, right at the inlet, is a magnet for anglers and for anyone who wants to watch cruise ships thread the channel.
This park carries real history. Formerly John U. Lloyd Beach State Park, it was once the county’s segregated “colored beach.” It was renamed in 2016 for Dr. Von D. Mizell and Eula Johnson, the civil-rights leaders whose 1960s “wade-in” protests helped desegregate Broward County’s beaches. Fishing the jetty here means standing on ground with a story.
You’ll pay a state park entrance fee at the gate and you’ll need your own Florida fishing license — this isn’t a commercial pier. The jetty stays busy, so expect company on a good day.
Beyond the fishing, the park protects Whiskey Creek (a manatee sanctuary), the Eurojacks artificial reef popular with scuba divers, and a barrier-island nature trail. The Whiskey Creek Hideout concession rents kayaks and paddlecraft.
Where You Fish
Inlet Jetty
A 900-ft rock jetty at the Port Everglades inlet, plus shoreline along Whiskey Creek. A busy, productive inlet spot.
Park Entry
Bring Your License
State park entry $6/vehicle ($3 by bike). Fishing the jetty is free with your own Florida saltwater license. Open 8am to sunset.
A Park With History
Named for Civil-Rights Leaders
Formerly John U. Lloyd; renamed in 2016 for Dr. Von D. Mizell and Eula Johnson, who helped desegregate Broward’s beaches.
Fishing at Dr. Von D. Mizell–Eula Johnson State Park
The north jetty fishes best on moving water as bait funnels through the Port Everglades inlet. It’s a classic South Florida inlet spot — anglers work live bait and jigs along the rocks. Watch your footing on the jetty, mind the boat traffic, and bring your Florida license.
Fishing Spot
900-ft inlet jetty
Water
Atlantic / Port Everglades inlet
Hours
8am–sunset (365)
Park Entry
$6/vehicle ($3 bike)
Fishing
Free w/ your license
License
Your own FL license
Whiskey Creek
Manatee sanctuary
Reef
Eurojacks (scuba)
Tide Forecast
Tides shown for the nearest NOAA station — a planning guide. Always confirm conditions before you head out.
Before You Fish
- Pay the state park entrance fee at the gate ($6 per vehicle, $3 by bicycle).
- Bring your own Florida saltwater fishing license — it is not included.
- The 900-foot jetty at the north end (Port Everglades inlet) is the main fishing spot; it gets crowded on good days.
- Open 8 a.m. to sunset, 365 days a year. Leashed pets allowed in the park but not on the beach.
- Whiskey Creek is a manatee sanctuary and the Eurojacks reef is a scuba site — follow posted protections.
- Follow FWC regulations and state park rules.
Plan Your Visit
6503 N Ocean Dr, Dania Beach, FL 33004
A 900-ft Atlantic fishing jetty at the Port Everglades inlet, inside a state park with deep civil-rights history. $6/vehicle entry; bring your own Florida license. Open 8am to sunset.