Saint Johns River Fishing near Atlantic Beach, Florida

Saint Johns River is a stream located just 4.6 miles from Atlantic Beach, in Duval County, in the state of Florida, United States. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including carp, largemouth bass, catfish, blue catfish, redear sunfish, bream/bluegill and crappie here. Whether you’re spinning, fly fishing or baitcasting your chances of getting a bite here are good. So grab your favorite fly fishing rod and reel, and head out to Saint Johns River. Alternate names for this stream include Rio San Mateo, Welka River and El Rio de San Juan.

Join us as we discuss the Florida Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

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