Experiences & Amenities

Cyclists can enjoy panoramic views of the Nassau Sound on the George Crady Fishing Bridge. The one-mile-long bridge parallels the A1A roadway bridge whose road shoulders serve to link a southern four-mile segment of the paved multi-use Timucuan Trail on Big Talbot Island to a six-mile northern segment on Amelia Island.

Cyclists may detour to the fishing bridge to take in the scenic views, but keep in mind that through access across the sound is prohibited.

Remember to share the bridge with people fishing and use caution when biking around casting anglers.

• Helmets are highly recommended for all cyclists and Florida law requires helmets for cyclists age 16 and under.

Nassau Sound is one of the best fishing areas in Northeast Florida and home to the state record flounder, which weighed in at over 20 pounds.

Fishing is popular from the George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park and along the shore of Amelia Island State Park.

The fishing pier is closed to vehicle traffic and offers the bridge angler a mile of pier to wet their line in hopes of catching the next record fish or tonight's dinner. Many different species of fish can be caught in this area including redfish, whiting, flounder, speckled sea trout, jacks and tarpon.

Redfish and speckled sea trout are available throughout the year, but higher numbers are available in the spring and fall. Popular baits, including mullet and shrimp, can be caught along the shoreline using a cast-net. Artificial baits are also very popular.

Along the south end of the fishing bridge, several small grass flats hold a wide variety of fish. Tarpon follow the fall mullet run into Nassau Sound and gorge themselves before continuing their migration to more southern waters. A bait cleaning table with running water on the north side of the bridge offers an easy preparation station. 

Bring your fishing cart, shade umbrella and picnic lunch, and enjoy wetting a line while taking in panoramic views of the Nassau Sound, Amelia Island and Big Talbot Island.

• Night fishing or access to the bridge after-hours is currently not permitted. 
• Fishing is permitted in accordance with Florida state law. Visit the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission website to obtain the most current saltwater fishing regulations and to obtain a fishing license online. The park does not sell fishing licenses. All fishing within the park must conform to the regulations concerning size, number, method of capture and season.

Pack your lunch and enjoy a break from fishing or cycling at one of the picnic tables located on the fishing bridge across from the Bait and Tackle restrooms.

This expansive bridge stretches nearly a mile, offering panoramic views of the Nassau Sound as you exercise. Please keep in mind that there is no through access to Big Talbot Island as the middle section is closed.

The fishing bridge offers a unique vantage point for wildlife viewing. Up above the sound, there are unobstructed views of the water and sky.

Take in the sweeping views of the Nassau Sound and be on the lookout for bottlenose dolphins, black tip sharks and even loggerhead sea turtles swimming under the bridge.

During the spring and summer, an estuarine species of turtle called diamondback terrapins can be spotted close to the shoreline of Sawpit Island, one of their nesting grounds.

Overhead, osprey, brown pelicans and even bald eagles can be seen during the winter months.