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Ponce Inlet Jetty offers exceptional fishing from the jetties adjacent to Ponce de Leon Inlet, one of Florida’s most productive tidal inlets on the Atlantic coast. Located between New Smyrna Beach and Daytona Beach, the inlet’s powerful tidal flow creates outstanding fishing conditions year-round. The Ponce Inlet community is a charming quiet fishing village with the historic Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse — the tallest lighthouse in Florida — dominating the skyline.
Snook are the signature species — large fish stack in the inlet current at night when they ambush baitfish sweeping through the tide. In fall, massive schools of Bluefish sweep through the inlet and can be caught on almost any lure. Tarpon migrate through the inlet in summer. Redfish are year-round residents.
Popular Species
Inlet Powerhouse
Snook, Redfish, Flounder, Bluefish, Spanish Mackerel, Tarpon, Pompano, Whiting.
Fall Highlight
Massive Bluefish Runs
Fall Bluefish runs through the inlet are legendary — massive schools that hit almost any lure cast into the current.
Historic Setting
Tallest FL Lighthouse
Fish under the shadow of Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse — the tallest lighthouse in Florida — in a charming historic village.
Fishing at Ponce Inlet Jetty
Snook are the signature species — large fish stack in the inlet current at night ambushing baitfish sweeping through the tide. Redfish are year-round residents of the inlet and surrounding Mosquito Lagoon. Flounder are a consistent catch near the jetty structure. In fall, massive schools of Bluefish sweep through the inlet and can be caught on almost any lure. Tarpon migrate through in summer.
Important Note
License Required and Heavy Currents
A Florida fishing license IS required at this location — verify current rules before fishing. Tidal currents in Ponce Inlet are powerful — use heavier weights than you think you need. Plan your trip around the falling tide for the best Snook action at night.
- Bait shops nearby in Ponce Inlet.
- Waterfront seafood restaurants in Ponce Inlet village.
- Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse adjacent and worth visiting.
- Florida fishing license IS REQUIRED — verify current rules.
Plan Your Visit
4931 S Peninsula Dr, Ponce Inlet, FL 32127
Approximately 800 ft of fishing area. Florida fishing license required. Bait shops nearby. (386) 761-1821
Length
800 ft
Fishing Fee
Free
Structure
Concrete Jetty/Catwalk
Lights
Yes
Bait Shop
Yes
License
Required
Tide Forecast
Tides shown for the nearest NOAA station — a planning guide. Always confirm conditions before you head out.
Bait, Charters & Marinas Near This Pier
A few top-rated coastal businesses near Ponce Inlet Jetty to gear up and get on the water.