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Pompano fishing in St. Johns County

9 rated shore spots in St. Johns County hold pompano — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.

Pompano forecast map for St. Johns County

Every spot colored by how it fishes for pompano right now. Scrub the timeline, tap a pin for its forecast, or go full screen.

When to go

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🌊 Fish the flood tide.

Size, bag and season rules in St. Johns County

Open: keep up to 6 a day of 11 in or more

St. Johns County

Rules set by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Minimum size
11 inMeasured nose to the fork of the tail
Bag limit
6 a day

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission · checked Sep 30, 2026

A summary of the rules these authorities publish for anglers, checked on the dates shown. It is not legal advice: the authority's own page is the rule, and rules can change.

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Best pompano spots in St. Johns County

1Anastasia State ParkExcellent · 81HotspotSpring and late fall in the surf on calm, clear days; sand fleas from the park concession with bright floats.2Crescent Beachfront ParkExcellent · 80ReliableSpring and fall; sand fleas on a long rod set in the second trough.3Mickler's LandingGood · 70ReliableSpring and fall on clean water; sand fleas with an orange float bead.4South Ponte Vedra ParkGood · 68ReliableSpring and fall; sand fleas on the flood, fished at the trough edge.5Frank Butler Beachfront Park EastExcellent · 80ReliableSpring and fall runs; sand fleas raked from the backwash in front of the park.6GTM Research Reserve BeachGood · 70ReliableBest in spring and fall on clean, cool water; sand fleas dug from the wash.7Mussallem Beachfront ParkGood · 78ReliableSpring and fall, and warm spells in winter; sand fleas on the flooding tide.8Spyglass Beachfront ParkGood · 70ReliableSpring and fall; sand fleas on the flooding tide.9Matanzas InletExcellent · 85Worth a tryOcean beach in winter and spring on clean water. Sand fleas bought before you come.
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Tactics for pompano

Top baits, best first

  1. Sand Fleas (Mole Crabs)
  2. Dead Shrimp
  3. Pompano Jig
  4. Clams

Rigs that work, best first

  1. Pompano Rig
  2. Double-Drop Bottom Rig
  3. Jighead

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