Fishing on St. George Island

Fishing on St. George Island

Fishing is a popular activity on St. George Island, thanks to the island’s prime location along the Gulf of Mexico. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or a novice, there are plenty of fishing opportunities to explore on the island. In fact, there may be no better place on the Gulf Coast of Florida to drop a line and do some beach fishing.

Things to know about fishing on St. George Island:

Types of fish

St. George Island is home to a variety of fish species, including redfish, speckled trout, flounder, pompano, and Spanish mackerel. Offshore, you can find grouper, snapper, and amberjack.

Fishing from the beach

Fishing from the beach is a popular option on St. George Island, especially near the East End of the island and the west gulf beaches. Beach fishing can yield redfish, pompano, whiting, and other species. If you’re staying at Beach, Love & Happiness on West Gorrie Drive, you’re a fast walk to your vacation rental for supplies and to use the fish cleaning sink.

Fishing piers on St. George Island

St. George Island has two fishing piers that are open to the public: they are at located at either end of the Bryant Patton Memorial Bridge (St. George Island Bridge). Both piers offer excellent fishing opportunities for a variety of species. An added benefit is a spectacular view of the SGI sunset.

Charter fishing

For a more immersive fishing experience, visitors can charter a fishing boat to take them offshore. Charter fishing trips typically last half or full days and can yield a variety of species, including grouper, snapper, and amberjack.

We have several local charters including

Fishing Licenses

A Florida fishing license is required for anyone who is fishing in Florida waters. Licenses can be purchased online or at local retailers. Try contacting one of these local outfitters:

Regulations

It’s important to be aware of fishing regulations on St. George Island. Some fish species may have size limits, bag limits, or seasonal closures. Be sure to check the current regulations before heading out to fish. You can pick up a fishing license, bait, poles and lures from a local gear shop.

Overall, fishing on St. George Island is a fun and rewarding activity for anyone who loves to fish. Whether you’re fishing from the beach, piers, on the bayside or a charter boat, there are plenty of opportunities to catch a variety of fish species and make lasting memories on the island.

If people concentrated on the really important things in life, there’d be a shortage of fishing poles.”

– Doug Larson