Tag Archives: angler

Trout Fishing at Amelia Island

Three of us old Fernandina High football players get together each year -Class of 1975 and 1976, -and we usually do pretty good in the “catching” department, and yesterday was no different. We had met out at Goffinsville Park, Tony French, Daniel “Bubba” Rhodes and with a tide that had been coming in for a […]

A Couple of Slams in Kayak

Nov 4, 2022 I was participating in a group trip this afternoon and had some free time to chat with a successful kayak angler before the group arrived. Derrick was loading his kayak at the Old Town Bait and Tackle store, located up north 14th Street and graciously agreed to give me a report on […]

FWC Fishing Licenses

FWC Frequently Asked Questions about fishing licenses. Click Here. The easiest way to purchase a FWC fishing license is to go to their website and pay on line. You will need to Login to your account, or create an account if you do not have one. Click Here Locally, you can purchase a fishing license […]

Shuckers Oyster Bar and Grill

Shuckers Oyster Bar and Grill  is located just over the Thomas J Shave Bridge on SR200. As you leave the island heading west towards Yulee/I-95, just on the other side turn left and into Shuckers parking lot. They have a great atmosphere – known for their oysters but have some other great seafood dishes. The […]

Goffinsville Park

Goffinsville Park this is actually off-island but close enough to be included. Leave the island on SR200 heading towards Yulee/I-95. From the bridge travel  1.7 miles to the intersection of S.R. 200 and C.R. 107.  Turn left and travel South on C.R. 107, also known as Old Nassauville Road for 3.6 miles. You’ll pass a […]

Thomas J Shave Bridge/Down Under

Thomas J Shave Bridge/Down Under – this is actually off-island, just a bit. You would leave the island on SR200 (heading back towards Yulee and I-95. Immediately on the other side turn left (like you’re going to Shuckers Restaurant), but then turn East again on the gravel road and follow it back along side the […]