Duval County Florida

St. Johns River

Closest Town:  Jacksonville

Public Boat Access:  Many located along river including:

Sisters Creek Boat Ramp - Off Heckscher Dr., Ft. George Island

Huguenot Memorial Park - Off Heckscher Dr., Ft. George Island

County Dock Rd. Boat Ramp - Off County Dock Road and Scott Mill Rd., Jacksonville

Lonnie Wurn Boat Ramp - Off Ferber Rd., Jacksonville

New Berlin Road Boat Landing - Off Frederick Road, Jacksonville

Riverwalk Park - Off Gulf Life Dr., Jacksonville

Mayport-Ocean Street Boat Ramp - Off Ocean Street, Jacksonville Beach

Fishing Species:  Specializing in Largemouth Bass, Bluegill and Catfish.  Saltwater species include redfish, flounder, tarpon, and the brackish water sea trout.  

River Notes:  Longest river in Florida stretching 310 miles.  It is not uncommon to see dolphins in the river east of Jacksonville, manatees in the springtime when the water warms up, alligators, bald eagles, ospreys, stingrays, and many species of fish, both salt and fresh water. 

St. Johns River Map