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Ft. Pierce Fishing Jetty at Fort Pierce Inlet State Park is one of the Treasure Coast’s most productive fishing destinations, offering access to the powerful tidal flow of Fort Pierce Inlet where the Indian River Lagoon meets the Atlantic Ocean. Located just north of the city of Fort Pierce, the jetty gives anglers direct access to one of Florida’s most productive inlets for inshore and nearshore species.
Fort Pierce Inlet is a serious fishing location known among Treasure Coast anglers for its consistent Snook, Redfish, and Flounder fishing. The powerful tidal flow concentrates baitfish and the predators that follow. Snook stack at the inlet mouth especially at night on falling tides. Redfish cruise the jetty rock edges year-round. In fall, Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel arrive in large numbers. Summer brings Tarpon rolling through the inlet. Pompano are caught near the sandy areas at the inlet mouth in cooler months.
Popular Species
Treasure Coast Inlet
Snook, Redfish, Flounder, Tarpon, Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, Pompano, Jack Crevalle.
State Park Setting
Fort Pierce Inlet SP
Located within Fort Pierce Inlet State Park — beautiful beach, nature trails, and world-class fishing all in one location.
Historic Waterfront
Fort Pierce City
Historic downtown Fort Pierce with excellent waterfront restaurants and the National Navy SEAL Museum just minutes away.
Fishing at Ft. Pierce Fishing Jetty
Snook are the signature species at the Fort Pierce Inlet jetty and stack at the inlet mouth on falling tides at night. Position yourself at the inlet and cast live shrimp or pilchards into the outgoing current. Redfish are found along the jetty rock edges year-round and respond to live shrimp or cut mullet. In fall, Bluefish and Spanish Mackerel arrive in large schools and hit almost any lure cast into the inlet current.
For Snook use live shrimp or pilchards cast into the falling tide current at night at the inlet mouth. Redfish along the jetty rock edges with live shrimp or cut mullet near the bottom. Pompano in cooler months near the sandy inlet mouth with sand fleas or Fishbites. Spanish Mackerel hit fast-retrieved silver spoons in spring and fall. Sheepshead in winter tight to the jetty rocks with fiddler crabs.
Local Tip
Fish the Inlet on a Falling Tide
Fort Pierce Inlet is at its best on a falling tide — baitfish are swept out of the lagoon and Snook, Redfish, and other predators stack at the inlet mouth to ambush them. Plan your trip around the tide chart and be at the jetty 2 hours before the falling tide peaks for the best action. Night fishing on a falling tide is world-class for Snook.
Before You Fish
Florida state park entry fee required. No Florida fishing license required from the state park fishing areas. Non-slip shoes are essential on the jetty rocks. Fort Pierce Inlet State Park has a beautiful beach and nature trails in addition to the fishing jetty.
- Florida state park entry fee required.
- No Florida fishing license required from state park fishing areas.
- Beautiful beach and nature trails in Fort Pierce Inlet State Park.
- Non-slip shoes essential for jetty rock fishing.
- Fort Pierce waterfront restaurants and Navy SEAL Museum nearby.
Plan Your Visit
905 Shorewinds Dr, Fort Pierce, FL 34949
State park entry fee required. No fishing license required. Beach and nature trails on-site. (772) 468-3985