Located right off the coast of northeast Florida and about a 45-minute drive from downtown Jacksonville, Amelia Island offers plentiful fishing opportunities:
- George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier
- Fort Clinch State Park
- Amelia Island State Park
- Private fishing piers at select rentals
- Professionally run and exciting fishing charters
We offer affordable and luxurious Amelia Island vacation rentals near the pedestrian-only George Crady Bridge, one of the top spots on the island for catching game fish including flounder, whiting, redfish, tarpon, jacks, speckled sea trout and several others. Other options such as our Amelia By The Sea rentals have their own private fishing areas and piers!
Top-tier amenities for a long comfortable stay on Amelia Island
Our vacation rentals on Amelia Island near the fishing pier offer an impressive array of amenities for a comfortable stay. Our rentals are available with the comforts of home combined with the convenience of being right near top fishing spots:
- Locations near exclusive private and public fishing piers
- Breathtaking views of the water
- Separate kitchen and dining areas
- Beautiful clean and modern bathrooms
- Washer and dryer
- Comfortable large living rooms
Amenities will vary from one unit to another. Please click on any of our rental listings to find out more specifics about the amenities included in that particular rental.
Fish to your heart’s content at the George Crady Bridge
If you want to enjoy one of the best fishing opportunities on Amelia Island, you’ll certainly want to spend some time at the George Crady Bridge, which is widely considered to be one of the best spots for fishing on Amelia Island. Many of our Amelia Island vacation rentals are located just a short drive to this historic bridge which is at the southern end of the island.
Amenities are accessible to all visitors including picnic areas, outdoor showers, brochures and park information, and a bait cleaning station. The fishing pier can be accessed 24 hours a day, so you can visit anytime you’re feeling like casting a few lines! The bridge is a very family-friendly area and gives you a unique vantage point where you can take in unobstructed views of the sky and Nassau Sound and see black tip sharks, bottlenose dolphins, and even loggerhead sea turtles!
Contact us today for any questions
Before you fish at the George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier, private piers, at the state parks or any other area on Amelia Island you should be sure to get your fishing license, and there are a number of locations in the Amelia Island area where you can get one. You can get more information on obtaining a saltwater recreational fishing license.
We can help you find your dream Amelia Island vacation rental where you can partake in some incredible fishing opportunities and enjoy this spectacular barrier island to the fullest. Feel free to give us a call at (800) 741-4011 to learn more about fishing on Amelia Island or to book a rental near the pier!