A WATER SPORT FOR EVERYONE
Yearning for an adventure or a wildlife
sighting? Rent a wave runner, stand
up paddleboard or kayak & enjoy the
beautiful waters at your own pace. By
wave runner, skate atop the water as
dolphins jump through your wake. If
paddling is more your style, navigate
through stunning mangrove trails and
get an up-close view of some of the
most amazing aquatic habitats — it’s
not uncommon to encounter a sea turtle
or a gentle manatee!
GRAND SLAM GOALS?
One of the main reasons anglers from
around the country visit Fort Pierce is
the variety of fish species that can be
caught here. Whether you prefer inshore
flats fishing on the Indian River Lagoon
or deep-sea fishing just offshore, anglers
can reel in a mahi-mahi, sailfish, grouper,
tarpon, snook, sea trout and a number of
other species in one day — sometimes
scoring a grand slam goal! Big game
fishermen have easy access offshore into
the deep blue Atlantic Ocean where the
Gulf Stream ranges 15-20 nautical miles
from the Fort Pierce Inlet. Beginners or
pros will be enthralled with the diversity
of fishing here — from a boat, a bridge,
the beach, a public pier or jetty.
ONE OF THE SAFEST INLETS
IN FLORIDA
From sailboats to custom sportfishing
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boats to mega yachts, captains can easily
navigate into Fort Pierce Inlet, which is
regarded as one of the safest inlets in
Florida. Boaters from everywhere prefer
this inlet due to its easy navigation, wide
channels and 30 feet of depth.
FREE BOAT RAMPS AND
FANTASTIC MARINAS
Trailering your own boat? To make your
experience easy and efficient, all boat
ramps are free! See a full listing of boat
ramps in St. Lucie at www.VisitStLucie.
com/boating. There are approximately
10 marinas in St. Lucie. Some offer fullservice
amenities such as fuel and laundry
facilities, and others offer public boat slips
for a quick visit or overnight stays.
Into the Blue
It’s time to dive into the blue…and experience
one of the best fishing and boating destinations
in Florida. Float through miles and miles of
waterways lined with amazing scenery and wildlife.
Perfectly nestled along the beautiful Indian River
Lagoon, the winding St. Lucie River and the vast
Atlantic Ocean, visitors will discover our best bluefriendly
amenities.
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