What can you catch at Fort George Sandbar?

Common target species at Fort George Sandbar include redfish, trout, flounder, tarpon. This is a inshore fishing spot in Northeast Florida.

How do you access Fort George Sandbar?

Fort George Sandbar is shore- and vehicle-accessible — drive to the location and fish from the bank, pier, or jetty. See directions in the access panel above.

Where is Fort George Sandbar located?

Fort George Sandbar is in the Jacksonville / Northeast Florida area at approximately 30.428, -81.42. See directions on the listing.

Fort George Sandbar

inshore · Jacksonville & beyond

Famous sandbar at the mouth of Fort George River. Wade fishing for redfish and trout on low tide. Boat access only.

Target Species

redfishtroutfloundertarpon

Access & Directions

Type

inshore

Access

Shore / vehicle

Coordinates

30.428, -81.42

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Our Go-To Inshore Rig

Inshore · Light tackle

Popping Cork + Jighead ↗

Main line	10–15 lb braid
Leader	18–24" of 20–25 lb fluoro
Weight	1/8 – 1/4 oz jighead
Hook	2/0 or 3/0 jighead

Bait3" paddletail (pearl, new penny, chicken-on-a-chain) or a live shrimp.

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Fort George Sandbar

Target Species

Access & Directions

Our Go-To Inshore Rig

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