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Unit Name: George Crady Bridge Fishing Pier State Park
Acres: 109.51 Managing
Agency:
Description:
DRP
Current Management Plan
Approved:
Located in between Duval and Nassau counties, this mile-long, fishing bridge spans Nassau Sound
and provides access to one of the best fishing areas in Northeast Florida. Anglers catch a variety of
fish, including whiting, jacks, drum and tarpon. The fishing bridge is open 24 hours a day, 365
days a year. Restrooms and picnic tables are the amenities provided for the park’s visitors. Access
to the bridge is through Amelia Island State Park.
Accomplishments:
Resource Management
• Established a Diamondback Terrapin Monitoring Program with University of North Florida.
• Establishment of Closure Areas to protect nesting birds and turtles.
Visitor Services
• Improvement in accessibility levels to facilities and resources as well as increased staff
awareness of ADA barrier
Other
• Hosted Kid’s Fishing Clinic with Fort Clinch State Park and FWC in 2009
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2008