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Surf Fishing Locations along the
Space Coast
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Space Coast Central
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Covering Port Canaveral area southward
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Port Canaveral; There are three
parks at Port Canaveral managed by the
Canaveral Port Authority.
Technically, only Jetty Park has surf
fishing but the pier is more popular.
The other two parks provide fishing in
the port itself.
Jetty Park; Port Canaveral
Directions; Driving from Orlando on Hwy
528 East. After crossing over I-95,
drive 12 miles on Hwy 528 East and exit
right to the "B" cruise terminals. After
exit, turn left under bridge onto George
King Blvd. Drive 1.3 miles and enter
Jetty Park entrance. From A1A in Cape
Canaveral, take the port Canaveral
entrance at George King Blvd. Drive 1.3
miles and enter Jetty Park entrance.
Jetty Park is one of the most
popular recreation spots in Brevard
County. Besides the 4.5 acre family
beach with its designated areas for
swimming and surfing (lifeguards on duty
year round), one of this park's
best-loved features is the 1,200 foot
Malcolm E. McLouth Fishing Pier - open
24 hours, paved, lighted, equipped with
fish-cleaning tables with running water
and fully accessible to the physically
challenged. From the pier you can cast
towards the channel to the port or to an
unsurfaced rock jetty that parallels the
fishing jetty. A fee is required for use
of the park. Fishing from Jetty Park can
result in a variety of catches,
including the usual surf suspects,
pompano, whiting, margate, bluefish
Spanish mackerel, black drum, redfish,
and jack crevalle. Because of deep water
and structure, snook, tarpon, mangrove
snapper, flounder, and sheepshead are
added to the mix. Then things get
interesting as the possibility catching
king mackerel and other species normally
associated with offshore fishing exists.
Specially designed beach wheelchairs,
available from the concession stand give
access both to the beach and pier. A
recently renovated and expanded building
on the boardwalk houses an
air-conditioned refreshment center and a
bait and tackle shop.
Jetty Park also contains a 126-site
campground with options from rustic tent
areas to full RV hookups.
There are fees for day parking and
camping at Jetty Park. For cars, day
parking is $10.00. Camping fees range
from $25 to $47, depending on the
utilities included and the season. For
campground or picnic pavilion
reservations, call 321-783-7111.
GPS N 28 24.426 W 80 35.639
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Freddie Patrick Park; Port Canaveral
Directions; From the Port Entrance at
George King Blvd. Drive 3/10th of a mile
and turn left on Flounder Street. Drive
1/10th of a mile and turn right into
Freddie Patrick Park.
This 10-acre park is located in the
center of the Port's south side. You may
enjoy its facilities, including covered
picnic tables and boat-launch ramps, at
no charge.
GPS N 28 24.501 W 80 36.803
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Rodney S. Ketcham Park; Port Canaveral
Directions; Enter the South Entrance to
Port Canaveral from 528 / A1A, at George
King Boulevard, turn left and follow it
to Dave Nisbet Drive. Look for this sign
right before the intersection of Dave
Nisbet Drive and Mullet Road. Turn onto
Mullet road and follow it faithfully.
Just before it goes under a bridge near
the locks you will come to the park.
Rodney S. Ketcham Park is a four-acre
park at the Port's west end featuring
boat-launch ramps, covered picnic
tables, fishing from the bulkheads and
an observation tower for a great view of
ships in the harbor. This park is also a
stop on the Great Florida Birding Trail.
There are no fees for its use.
GPS N 28 24.517 W 80 37.866
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Cherie Down Park
8492 Ridgewood Avenue, Cape Canaveral
FROM SR-520 go north 1.9 miles on N
Atlantic Av, turn right on Harrison Av,
then left on Ridgewood Avenue and go 0.5
miles.
FROM US Hwy 1 at SR-528, go 8 miles
east, then south 1 mile on SR-A1A. Go
left at Church Lane, left on N Atlantic
Avenue, then right on Washington Avenue
0.4 miles. Turn left at Ridgewood
Avenue, the park is on the right.
Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark, except
for scheduled use.
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, 1 Dune
Crossover, Restrooms, Boardwalk, Paved
Walkway
GPS N 28 23.534 W 80 35.842
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Cocoa Beach Pier;
401 Meade Avenue
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
(1/2 Mile North of 520, off A1A)
Phone: (321) 783-7549
Built in 1962 the Cocoa beach Pier has
become a historical landmark in these
parts. In addition to the 800 ft fishing
pier, there are 5 restaurants, 4 bars,
and gift shops. There is a fee to fish,
which is ok because if you are just
visiting for a day and want to try
fishing, your saltwater fishing license
is covered by the admission fee. The
pier also offers fishing equipment
rentals, bait sales, beach rentals,
fresh water showers, regulation beach
volleyball courts, lifeguards year
round. Annual events include beach
concerts and surf festivals throughout
the year. The Beach Boys, UB40, Ali
CAmpbell, Julian Marley, Maxi Priest and
many others are some of the performers
that have played here. Expect to pay for
parking nearby, and for any food and
drink while fishing. No outside food or
drink allowed on the pier.
GPS N 28 22.066 W 80 36.121
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Lori Wilson Park
1500 N Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach
FROM SR-520 go south 1.4 miles on SR-A1A
Open after sunrise until dusk, except
for scheduled use.
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Restrooms,
Pavilions, Playground, Boardwalk, 4 Dune
Crossovers, Nature Center, Nature
Boardwalk, Paved Walkways
GPS N 28 20.227 W 80 36.470
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Robert P. Murkshe Memorial Park
1600 Atlantic Avenue S, Cocoa Beach
FROM SR-520, go 1.2 miles south on
SR-A1A and turn left onto 16th Street.
Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark.
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, Restrooms (no
dune crossover—advanced notice needed
for special accommodations)
GPS N 28 17.397 W 80 36.460
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Seagull Park
285 Highway A1A, Satellite Beach
FROM US Hwy 1 take the Pineda Causeway
(SR-404) east, turn south on SR-A1A and
go 0.5 miles.
Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark.
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking (no dune
crossover)
GPS N 28 12.342 W 80 35.789
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S.P.R.A. Park
499 Highway A1A, Satellite Beach
FROM US Hwy 1, take the Pineda Causeway
(SR-404) to SR-A1A. Turn right and go
south 0.7 miles.
Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark, except
for scheduled use.
GPS N 28 12.049 W 80 35.757
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Irene H. Canova Park
2289 Highway A1A, Indian Harbour Beach
Parks Referendum Project
FROM US Hwy 1 go east 3.3 miles across
the Eau Gallie Cswy (SR-518), turn left
on SR-A1A and go 0.1 miles to the park.
Park open after 7:00 a.m. until dark.
GPS N 28 08.322 W 80 34.827
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Howard E. Futch Memorial Park at
Paradise Beach
2301 N Highway A1A, Melbourne
Parks Referendum Project
FROM US Hwy 1 go east 3.3 miles across
the Eau Gallie Cswy (SR-518), turn right
on SR-A1A and go 1.1 miles to the park.
Open after 7:00 a.m. until dark, except
for scheduled use.
ADA ACCESSIBLE: Parking, 2 Dune
Crossovers, Restrooms, Pavilions,
Drinking Fountain
GPS N 28 07.371 W 80 34.588
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