Experiences
Fishing is popular around Stump Pass and on the nearby grass flats. Catches can yield flounder, snook, trout, redfish, snapper, whiting, sheepshead and tarpon.
- All fishing within the park must conform to regulations concerning size, number, method of capture and season.
- A fishing license may be required. More information is available at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission website Fishing in Florida.
Take a quiet stroll along the 1.3-mile hiking trail that stretches to the southern end of the park and through the park’s five distinct natural communities. Along this trail you may see a variety of wildlife such as ospreys, Southern bald eagles, fiddler crabs and wading birds, plus plants such as prickly pear cactus, indigo berry, bay cedar and coontie.
Amenities
Stump Pass Beach State Park is committed to providing a variety of amenities accessible to all of our visitors. These amenities include:
- Beach wheelchairs are available for free. Inquire with park staff. Note: There is no park office or ranger station.
- Picnic facilities with tables and grills.
- Parking.
- Restrooms.
Service animals are welcome in all areas of Florida State Parks.
From the north end of Stump Pass Beach located near Englewood Beach to the southern tip by Stump Pass, this beach on the Gulf of Mexico is perfect for swimming, snorkeling, fishing and sunbathing. During the winter months, shelling and bird-watching are very popular.
- Visitors are reminded that the taking of live shells is prohibited.
- Pets are not allowed on beaches. See our Pet Policy.
Visitors to coastal parks are reminded to pay close attention to the Warning Flag Signs posted at welcome stations and on the beaches. These flags indicate the swimming conditions at the beach:
- Single red flag means high hazard, which could mean high surf and/or strong currents
- Double red flags mean absolutely no swimming because of high winds and undertow currents
- Yellow flag means swim with caution and stay close to shore
- Green flag means that the waters are safe
- Purple flag means that marine pests are present.
- Please use caution! Lifeguards are not provided.
Take a quiet stroll along the 1.3-mile hiking trail that stretches to the southern end of the park and through the park’s five distinct natural communities. Along this trail you may see a variety of wildlife such as ospreys, Southern bald eagles, fiddler crabs and wading birds, plus plants such as prickly pear cactus, indigo berry, bay cedar and coontie.
Pets are allowed in this park and are welcome on the nature trail. Pets are not allowed on the beaches. Pets must be well-behaved and kept on a six-foot, hand-held leash at all times. They must not be left unattended nor taken into restroom facilities or onto playground equipment.
- Service animals are allowed in all areas of the park.
- See our Pet Policy.
