Main Page - George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park

Manager's Message

State Representative George Crady was a strong supporter of Florida State Parks and fishing from his namesake fishing pier is the perfect place to land the big one! The George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park is a pedestrian-only fishing bridge that spans the entire Nassau Sound and offers some of the best fishing grounds in Florida! If you need bait, tackle, or snacks, be sure to check out the Bait and Tackle shop at the north end of the bridge where they offer plenty of stuff to keep you on the water longer.

Visitors to the Geroge Crady Bridge should be aware that the Bait and Tackle Shop at the north end of the fishing pier is closed for the winter. Please check the website in the coming months for additional information.

- Robert Joseph, Park Manager

Welcome to George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park

Located northeast of Jacksonville, this mile-long, pedestrian-only fishing bridge spans Nassau Sound providing access to one of the best fishing areas in Florida. Fishermen catch a variety of fish, including whiting, jacks, drum, and tarpon. The fishing bridge is open twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year. Primary access is on the north end through Amelia Island State Park. A small parking lot at the north end of Big Talbot Island State Park allows access to the southern end of the fishing bridge. The Nassau Sound Bait and Tackle shop (904-277-9772), located on the north end of the fishing bridge, is open year-round and offers live bait, snacks, and (more importantly!) some of the best fishing advice in the area. The whole family (no pets) can enjoy a safe, fun day of fishing or give the fish a rest and take a leisurely walk along the beach of Amelia Island State Park. The George Crady Fishing Pier State Park is located seven miles north of Little Talbot Island State Park on State Road A1A.

Contact the Florida Park Service Information Center for general inquiries.
For Information about George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park, please call call the Talbot Islands Ranger Station at 904-251-2320.

Hours of Operation

The George Crady Bridge State Fishing Pier is open twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year.

Driving Directions

Parking for the fishing bridge is in Amelia Island State Park. Amelia Island State Park is located 7 miles north of Little Talbot Island State Park on State Road A1A, or 8 miles south of Fernandina Beach.