Public Fishing Spots...

ben says · May 17, 2011, 10:12:10 AM

Hey guys

Looking for some nice and quiet public fishing spots around San Marco/Riverside/Avondale/Ortega...

It's a shame that the boardwalk area across from 'The Castle' in Riverside isn't public.

Not trying to do any championship fishing or anything. Just want a place to go cast a rod every so often after work...

I hear good things about Stinson Park near the Ortega Bridge?

thx

KenFSU · May 17, 2011, 10:26:26 AM

Riverfront Park in San Marco is just beautiful.

Especially at sunset.

ben says · May 17, 2011, 10:28:52 AM

Quote from: KenFSU on May 17, 2011, 10:26:26 AM
Riverfront Park in San Marco is just beautiful.

Especially at sunset.

Definitely beautiful...anyone know how the fishing is?? i know it gets quite crowded out there..

Debbie Thompson · May 17, 2011, 11:57:09 AM

I've tossed a line from Memorial Park. And also Stockton Park on Ortega Blvd is amazing with its view of downtown. Been awhile for Stockton Park. Is it still open? There used to be lots of folks with cane poles fishing from there.

ben says · May 17, 2011, 12:18:21 PM

Quote from: Debbie Thompson on May 17, 2011, 11:57:09 AM
I've tossed a line from Memorial Park. And also Stockton Park on Ortega Blvd is amazing with its view of downtown. Been awhile for Stockton Park. Is it still open? There used to be lots of folks with cane poles fishing from there.

I keep confusing Stockton Park w/ Stinson Park....is Stockton Park the one right on Ortega Boulevard??

fieldafm · May 17, 2011, 12:55:57 PM

Stockton Park is right off Ortega Blvd and has some of the best mullet fishing in the city. Bring a pole and some mash and go to town. I have a homemade 4 hook rig and some days it's like taking candy from a baby. The park off Grand Blvd Bridge is Stinson Park, which has a playgound, fantastic view of downtown, is great for picnics and an AWESOME spot to launch your kayak(beach and floating dock access). Stinson is just a block from my house.

Memorial Park has some decent catfish in the crevices along the seawall. But Stockton is where its at! Good view of the city as well.

mtraininjax · May 17, 2011, 01:01:21 PM

County Dock in Mandarin provides great views too. Remember your fishing license!

friedturkey · May 17, 2011, 01:06:13 PM

Quote from: fieldafm on May 17, 2011, 12:55:57 PM
Stockton Park is right off Ortega Blvd and has some of the best mullet fishing in the city. Bring a pole and some mash and go to town. I have a homemade 4 hook rig and some days it's like taking candy from a baby. The park off Grand Blvd Bridge is Stinson Park, which has a playgound, fantastic view of downtown, is great for picnics and an AWESOME spot to launch your kayak(beach and floating dock access). Stinson is just a block from my house.

Memorial Park has some decent catfish in the crevices along the seawall. But Stockton is where its at! Good view of the city as well.

I was watching this a few days ago in Stockton Park. What is in that "mash"?

north miami · May 17, 2011, 02:53:21 PM

This is where inexpensive,spontaneous hand launch craft really shine.
For instance,put in at Stinson Park and fish the mouth of Fishweir-a dandy submerged rock bar at the easterly side.Ease on up Fishwei.........hey,wait a minute.

I don't do this as much any more-proliferation of giant shoreline houses,docks,cell towers,even the eastern point at Fishweir,just yards outside RAP protective boundary, consigned to future (2)McMansion.The creek itself fifteen years behind restoration schedule.Tons of trash inflow from Roosevelt.Should be renamed "Hogan's Creek".
Bored.

ben says · May 17, 2011, 03:44:05 PM

Quote from: fieldafm on May 17, 2011, 12:55:57 PM
Stockton Park is right off Ortega Blvd and has some of the best mullet fishing in the city. Bring a pole and some mash and go to town. I have a homemade 4 hook rig and some days it's like taking candy from a baby. The park off Grand Blvd Bridge is Stinson Park, which has a playgound, fantastic view of downtown, is great for picnics and an AWESOME spot to launch your kayak(beach and floating dock access). Stinson is just a block from my house.

Memorial Park has some decent catfish in the crevices along the seawall. But Stockton is where its at! Good view of the city as well.

What kind of rig do you use? Haven't been fishing in about seven years...once I moved back to Jax, I've taken up the hobby again.

Garden guy · May 17, 2011, 03:54:27 PM

It's too bad there is'nt a kayak rental place downtown somewhere..maybe where RAM is... i still hate the idea that the new dock is only open two days a week...but if there was a kayak place somewhere that'd make a great outlet of cityfishers...

ben says · May 17, 2011, 04:04:42 PM

Quote from: Garden guy on May 17, 2011, 03:54:27 PM
It's too bad there is'nt a kayak rental place downtown somewhere..maybe where RAM is... i still hate the idea that the new dock is only open two days a week...but if there was a kayak place somewhere that'd make a great outlet of cityfishers...

amen...

Fallen Buckeye · May 17, 2011, 05:48:57 PM

Just the opposite of you. I haven't been fishing since I left Ohio except for when I make trips back up North. Honestly, I'm a little intimidated fishing the river since it's so different from I'm used to. Sooner or later though I'll get back out there because I hear the fishing is awesome down here.

ricker · June 03, 2011, 01:27:37 AM

jacksonvillemarinamile.com
below U.S. 17 Ortega bridge near Chamblin Bookmine and Pier17 / Sadler Point Marina / Huckins.
the old half bridge fishing pier has been cleaned up quite a bit.

A dedicated group-truly the epitome of grassroots- have taken time to chase off the rifraf and involve JSO when needed in order to eliminate the illegal activities.

Cast a line and catch some amazing amounts of baitfish. Then head to deeper waters.

Noone · June 03, 2011, 02:03:05 AM

Quote from: north miami on May 17, 2011, 02:53:21 PM

This is where inexpensive,spontaneous hand launch craft really shine.
For instance,put in at Stinson Park and fish the mouth of Fishweir-a dandy submerged rock bar at the easterly side.Ease on up Fishwei.........hey,wait a minute.

I don't do this as much any more-proliferation of giant shoreline houses,docks,cell towers,even the eastern point at Fishweir,just yards outside RAP protective boundary, consigned to future (2)McMansion.The creek itself fifteen years behind restoration schedule.Tons of trash inflow from Roosevelt.Should be renamed "Hogan's Creek".
Bored.

NM, This is where inexpensive, spontaneoushand launch craft really shine. Roger that. You are absolutely right. Can't wait to paddle Hogans Creek with you and share shopping cart and trash stories.

Speaking of stories. What happened to the audio thread that was on here. Juliet and Mike were just at Art Walk and they chronicled some of the history of this community.

Ricker, your fired up. Thats good. See you Sat. I've caught a bunch of fish Downtown. I've caught reds underneath Bay st. at the Maxwell House Plant.

Public Fishing spots. Anywhere Downtown. It was revealed in the April 22, 2005 Old Fuller Warren Bridge study. Just not highly promoted.