Tarpon fishing in Nassau County
4 rated shore spots in Nassau County hold tarpon — ranked below with today's live forecast score for the species.
Tarpon forecast map for Nassau County
Every spot colored by how it fishes for tarpon right now. Scrub the timeline, tap a pin for its forecast, or go full screen.
When to go
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Size, bag and season rules in Nassau County
Catch and release only
Nassau County
Rules set by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Keeping
- Return every fish
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.
Check FWC rulesBest tarpon spots in Nassau County
1Amelia Island State ParkExcellent · 82Worth a tryFollow the fall mullet run into Nassau Sound, as the park notes; release rules apply, so check FWC.2George Crady Bridge Fishing PierExcellent · 82Worth a trySummer fish roll in the sound; nearly impossible to land here. Release rules apply, check FWC.3Fort Clinch State Park JettyExcellent · 82Worth a trySummer fish roll in the inlet. Release rules apply, check FWC.4North End Dee Dee Bartels Boat RampGood · 70Shows occasionallySummer fish roll in the river; hookups from the piers are rare, and FWC handling rules apply.
Tactics for tarpon
Top baits, best first
- Threadfin Herring
- Finger Mullet
- Blue Crab
- Live Pinfish
Rigs that work, best first
- Tarpon Circle-Hook Rig
- Freeline Live Bait
- Slip Float Rig
