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...think I might kick off my shoes and visit for a spell

I'm looking for an easy to reach salty spot that will put myself and the #2 son on some fish. No light, no boat, no motor car (ok well we've got a truck) and maybe a few luxuries. Just looking for someplace where he and I can walk down to and drown some bait. And maybe catch a fish or 3. Any/all help and hints are much appreciated...

edit: guess I should also say I'm fairly new to fishing in these parts so directions on how to get there from Tally would be greatly appreciated

Ferenczy-

There's lot's of places to go wade fishing, but this time of year you might need a pair of hip waders to stay warm & dry. A great starting place might be the St. Marks Lighthouse. Miles and miles of saltwater flats slam full of baitfish and trout, redfish and other species. There is also a small rock jetty 1/4 mile from the parking lot that might be worth a shot.

The closest place, if you don't want to get your toes wet, you can wet a line down at "Fort San Marcos" located just south of Tallahassee in the village of St. Marks. It lies at the intersection of the St. Marks river and the mighty Wakulla. You can fish at the rocky point (behind the fort) where the rivers meet this time of year and you might catch torut or redfish and other saltwater species. I'd suggest fishing on the falling tide...

If you want to do a little driving and fish from a bridge, you drive down to Eastpoint and fish from the old SGI (St. George Island) bridge. They built a new bridge and left a big section of the old one for public fishing.
Remember, there's no portolets at any of these places, so take care of your business before you get out there.....

There are many many choices of plaes to go and you have come to the right starting place. BBFN has a ton of GREAT members and I have found it to be an excellent source for fishing information ....

Another good spot is Wakulla Beach but you've got to be willing to go on a short hike. To get there go south on Woodville hwy to hwy 98 (about 15 miles south of capital circle). Take a right on hwy 98. After you cross the bridge over the Wakulla River, go about a mile and start looking for Wakulla Beach Rd. It's a dirt road to the left. That road is about 5 miles long and winds through a really pretty stretch of the national wildlife refuge. There are a few houses but it is mostly wild. The road dead ends at a small parking lot where there is a sand ramp suitable for small boats.

You can start fishing right at the ramp but I usually go to the creek that is off to the right. Here's how to get there: If you're looking out at the water, you will notice a path to the right (northwest?). That path goes along the coastline for about a mile and ends at the mouth of a beautiful spring-fed creek with massive oyster bars. You'll need to walk right out on the oyster bars so make sure you wear good shoes that protect your feet. If you're going this time of year, wear waders or you'll be miserable.

The beauty of this place makes it worth the trip but there's a good chance you'll catch some fish too.

...thank you kindly mj and RJ

I'll look 'reel' close at the spots you mentioned

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