Discover the exceptional fishing opportunities around Anastasia Island, Florida, where diverse ecosystems create a premier angling destination. Nestled along Florida's Historic Coast near St. Augustine, this area offers inshore, surf, and offshore adventures. Salt Run—a protected estuary within Anastasia State Park—provides outstanding fly and light-tackle fishing for tailing redfish, spotted sea trout, and flounder. Its grassy dunes and oyster beds harbor rich marine life, making it a top spot for wade fishing.
Anglers can also explore surf fishing along Vilano Beach and Crescent Beach, targeting whiting, pompano, and black drum. For offshore action, Anastasia Island fishing charters venture into the Atlantic to pursue kingfish, snapper, cobia, and pelagic species like mahi-mahi and blackfin tuna. The St. Johns County Ocean Pier offers accessible pier fishing for sheepshead and flounder. With expert local guides and varied habitats—from tidal marshes to deep bluewater—Anastasia Island delivers year-round opportunities for both novice and seasoned anglers.