​​​​​​​​​Fishing (Freshwater and Saltwater)

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Freshwater Fishing from Shore

A Florida fishing license may be required.*

• Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park, west of Boca Raton
• Caloosa Park, Boynton Beach**
• Dyer Park, West Palm Beach
• John Prince Park, Lake Worth
• John Stretch Park, Lake Harbor
• Lake Ida Park East, Delray Beach
• Lake Ida Park West, Delray Beach
  
• Melear Park, Lantana
• Okeeheelee Park, West Palm Beach**
• Paul Rardin Park, Pahokee
  
• Riverbend Park, Jupiter
• Santaluces Athletic and Aquatic Complex, Lantana
• South Bay RV Campground, South Bay
• Stub Canal Park, West Palm Beach
• West Delray Regional Park, Delray Beach

*Florida residents and nonresidents are required to have a Florida freshwater fishing license to attempt to take freshwater fish unless they qualify for an exemption. For more information, visit www.myfwc.com.

**Caloosa and Okeeheelee Parks are part of the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission's Urban Fishing Program. Lakes contain an abundance of native sunfish (bream) and hatchery-raised channel catfish. These naturally produced and stocked fish grow quickly from eating the supplemental fish food that is fed to them by automatic feeders located on each lake. The lakes are stocked with catfish every year to maintain a steady supply of fish for anglers.

Freshwater Fishing from Pier

A Florida fishing license may be required.*

• John Prince Park, Lake Worth
• Lake Ida Park West, Delray Beach
  
• Okeeheelee Park, West Palm Beach
• Santaluces Athletic and Aquatic Complex, Lantana
  *Florida residents and nonresidents are required to have a Florida freshwater fishing license to attempt to take freshwater fish unless they qualify for an exemption. For more information, visit www.myfwc.com.

See also: Freshwater boat ramp locations

Saltwater Fishing from Shore

A Florida fishing license may be required.*

Saltwater fishing is permitted OUTSIDE designated guarded swimming areas in the following County beach parks:

Saltwater Fishing from Pier/Jetty

A Florida fishing license may be required.*

Pier/Jetty Locations:

• DuBois Park, Jupiter
• Jim Barry Light Harbor Park, Riviera Beach
• Juno Beach Park, Juno Beach (admission fee includes fishing license while fishing from pier)
• Jupiter Beach Park, Jupiter
• Ocean Inlet Park, Ocean Ridge
• Peanut Island Park, Riviera Beach
• Phil Foster Park, Riviera Beach
• South Inlet Park, Boca Raton
• Waterway Park, Jupiter

*Florida residents and nonresidents are required to apply for and have a saltwater fishing license before fishing for saltwater fish, crabs or other marine organisms unless they are exempt. For more information, visit www.myfwc.com.

See also: Saltwater boat ramp locations