FISHING ON THE LOOP

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Surf fishing is allowed on all Florida Beaches. For beach access locations along the Loop click here.  A license may be required, please see FFW Conservation Commission Free for Florida residents

A freshwater fishing license is required. please see FFW Conservation Commission

Fortunato Park Fishing Pier  2 John Anderson Dr, Ormond Beach, shaded gazebo with benches at the end of the pier. Sunrise to sunset, parking lot

Riv-Ocean Drive Fishing Dock - 1600 block John Anderson Drive, River/Ocean Shore Drive, Ormond Beach Open daily: Sunrise to sunset  

Roberta Drive Fishing Dock - 1700 block John Anderson Drive, 199 Roberta Drive, Ormond Beach Sunrise to sunset,  

Briggs Drive Fishing Dock - 2500 John Anderson Drive, Ormond Beach Sunrise to sunset. Limited parking CURRENTLY CLOSED FOR REPAIRS

San Jose Fishing Dock - 2591 John Anderson Drive, Ormond Beach  Sunrise to sunset. Limited parking.

Seabridge Riverfront Park - 3570 John Anderson Drive, Ormond Beach, shaded fishing pier, Sunrise to sunset 

Highbridge Road Bridge - fishing is allowed on the concrete sections on either side of the drawbridge

Highbridge Road Bridge Walkway - fishing pier under Highbridge Bridge accessible through Highbridge Park

Granada Bridge - No Fishing is allowed on the bridge 

Granada Bridge East Side Underpass - accessible through Fortunato Park 

Granada Bridge West Side Underpass - accessible through  Cassen Park & Bailey Riverbridge Gardens 

Tomoka State Park - bank fishing at designated locations, see park office for details 

Highbridge Road - along the canals, best during incoming or high tide. 

License-free fishing days provide an excellent opportunity for those who don't yet have a fishing license to experience fishing, take youth fishing, or for avid anglers to introduce a friend to fishing without having to purchase a license.  On these days, the fishing license requirement is waived for all recreational anglers, including both residents and non-residents.

All other rules such as seasons, bag and size limits apply. 

• First consecutive Saturday and Sunday in April
• Second consecutive Saturday and Sunday in June

• First consecutive Saturday and Sunday in June
• First Saturday in September
• Saturday following Thanksgiving

The saltwater waiver applies to any recreational harvest requiring a saltwater fishing license (e.g., crabbing, lobstering, scalloping, etc.) as well as fishing from shore or a boat.  A snook or spiny lobster permit are also not required on these days.https://myfwc.com/license/recreational/do-i-need-one/free-fishing/

Saltwater fishing - for licensing, size restrictions, and bag limits  please visit FFW Conservation Commission Saltwater Fishing Recreational Regulations

Freshwater fishing - for licensing, size restrictions, and bag limits  please visit FFW Conservation Commission Freshwater Fishing Recreational Regulations