Flagler Beach at South 14th Street Fishing

Flagler Beach at South 14th Street is a plain surf-fishing access, a boardwalk over the dunes and a long open beach, a few blocks from the busiest part of town. It is a handy place to cast when the pier area is packed.

• Open Atlantic surf from a city dune walkover
• Whiting and pompano, with redfish and black drum on cut bait
• Less crowded than the blocks around the pier
• No facilities on the sand

The walkover is off State Road A1A (Oceanshore Boulevard) at South 14th Street, in the stretch of town south of the pier.

• The City of Flagler Beach maintains the dune walkovers; keep off the dunes and plants
• Parking is roadside only, and the city posts where parking is not allowed along the east side of A1A
• Free public lots are a little north, close to the pier
• A boardwalk crosses the dune, then soft sand
• Storm damage has closed this stretch before; check that the walkover is open

A northeast Florida surf mix that follows the water temperature.

• Spring (Mar-May): pompano and whiting in the troughs, bluefish with passing bait
• Summer (Jun-Aug): whiting, small bottom fish, stingrays, and redfish at first light
• Fall (Sep-Nov): the mullet run brings redfish, bluefish and Spanish mackerel, and the best pompano
• Winter (Dec-Feb): whiting and pompano on mild days, black drum on crab or shrimp

A 9 to 11 foot surf rod with 12 to 20 lb line, a pyramid sinker and a sand spike is the standard setup.

• Pompano and whiting: a double-drop rig with sand fleas, shrimp or Fishbites, just past the break
• Redfish and black drum: cut mullet, crab or a whole shrimp on a fish-finder rig
• Bluefish and mackerel: a casting spoon or small metal jig, retrieved fast
• Pliers and a bucket make handling toothy bluefish easier

The Atlantic gives two highs and two lows a day here.

• Fish the last of the incoming and the first of the outgoing around high tide
• A little chop and some color in the water beat flat, clear conditions
• Big northeast surf fills the beach with weed; wait it out
• Dawn and dusk are the best times and the most comfortable
• Study the bars and cuts at low tide, then fish them as the water rises

A surf beach with soft sand and a boardwalk, so not ideal for anyone who needs a level surface.

• Rip currents form near cuts; do not wade out while casting
• Shuffle your feet for stingrays
• Summer storms come quickly; leave at the first thunder
• Cars parked on the A1A shoulder are close to traffic
• Stay on the walkover; walking on the dunes is a violation

No facilities at the walkover that we could confirm.

• Restrooms and showers: none confirmed at this access
• No bait shop on the beach; buy bait in town first
• Food and drink are in Flagler Beach, a short drive away
• Bring water, sun protection, a bucket and your own bait

• Buy fresh bait in town; it matters more than the rod
• Walk the beach for a few minutes to find a dark, deeper trough before you cast
• A sand spike keeps rods upright while you rig
• Only park where signs allow; the dune strip is no-parking
• If this walkover is closed, try another signed one nearby and keep off the dunes
• Check conditions after storms; the dunes here erode

The City of Flagler Beach manages the walkovers and the beach, and the city does not list fishing at this access, so read the posted signs.

• Use the walkovers and keep off the dunes and the plants
• Follow the roadside no-parking signs
• A Florida saltwater fishing license is required unless you are exempt
• Shore-based shark fishing needs a free FWC permit
• Check current FWC rules for size, bag and season limits before keeping anything