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the productive waters of Jupiter inlet, surrounding beaches and the Loxahatchee
River. The Loxahatchee River is considered Florida's only wild and scenic river,
offering a host of fishing and canoeing opportunities. Some parts of the Loxahatchee
are brackish so even a largemouth bass is possible.
Depending on time of year and target species, you may want to head west, up
the river, to fish the many canals, channels, sand bars, and mangrove lined islands
that make up this diverse ecosystem.
Further north - along the Intracoastal Waterway - you can work your way to
Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge. This is a unique habitat where fish species
more prevalent in northern Florida can meet their southern cousins. Redfish, black
drum and seatrout are common catches in the winter months.
As an inland area, the Loxahatchee River is well protected from the elements.
This allows anglers to fish the Loxahatchee River habitat no matter current sea
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The
town of Jupiter remains the last of the undeveloped coast lines in Palm Beach
county. With almost unlimited beach access and public parks Jupiter is truly a
fishermen friendly town. Local parks line the inlet providing fishermen ample
parking and access to the south jetty. The Burt Reynolds Park has two boat ramps
close to the inlet.
The
Jupiter Lighthouse was built in the mid-1800's and still offers mariners safety
and comfort when passing off Jupiter's coast. Even with so much rich history,
the town is not without modern detail, Jupiter Island is the country's richest
community and is the home of many celebrities. Jupiter Inlet is a premier snook
haunt. Casting around local bridges, docks and jetties will most often produce
snook of all sizes. At night the "shadow line" comes alive with tarpon,
snook, jacks, snapper and lookdowns. Live shrimp and shrimp-like lures or flies
are a favorite baits here.
