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Pompano fishing in St. Lucie County

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

Pompano forecast map for St. Lucie 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.

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🌊 Fish the flood tide.

Size, bag and season rules in St. Lucie County

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

St. Lucie 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. Lucie County

1Avalon State ParkGood · 69HotspotNamed by the park and Avalon's winter favorite; sand fleas on a two-hook rig from mid-flood to high, best the day after a front.2Middle Cove BeachGood · 71HotspotThe cooler-month target in the first trough; sand fleas, clam or shrimp on a two-hook rig through the rising tide.3Fort Pierce Inlet State Park North JettyGood · 73ReliableWinter and spring on the beach beside the jetty; sand fleas brought with you, or jigs.4Pepper Park BeachsideGood · 73ReliableLate fall to spring in the sandy troughs; sand fleas on a pompano rig on a rising tide.5John Brooks Park BeachsideGood · 72ReliableCool-season fish in the troughs; sand fleas or clam on a double-drop rig late in the incoming tide.6Walton Rocks BeachGood · 72ReliableWinter and spring in the troughs between the rocks; sand fleas on a rising tide.7Blue Heron Beach, Fort PierceGood · 72ReliableLate fall through spring in the first trough; store-bought sand fleas or clam on a pompano rig with floats.8Dollman Park BeachsideGood · 66ReliableCooler months in the new troughs; sand fleas on a double-hook rig as the tide rises.9Blind Creek BeachGood · 71ReliableThe cool-season target in the reef trough; sand fleas or a small jig from half tide to high.10South Jetty Park, Fort PierceGood · 73ReliableWinter and spring along the beach and inlet mouth; jigs or sand fleas.11North Causeway (Little Jim Bridge Park)Good · 73Worth a tryWinter on the sandy bottom near the inlet side; small pompano jigs.12Bear Point SanctuaryGood · 69Worth a tryThe odd fish over sandy patches on cooler days; small pompano jigs or sand fleas.
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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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