Military Veteran Fishing: Family Fishing

The St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department invites military veterans to enjoy a morning of fishing with their family on Wednesday, December 23, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., at the Usina Boat Ramp in Vilano Beach.

This hands-on event provides veterans and current and former first responders the opportunity to enjoy on-shore fishing with family members. A knowledgeable fishing guide helps participants enjoy the day. The event offers fishing techniques and an opportunity to fish in a supportive and relaxed environment. This event is free and open to military veterans and former or current first responders, who are encouraged to bring one or more family members. 

Bring your own fishing gear if you have it; the guide will have equipment you can borrow. You must have a valid shore saltwater fishing license unless you are older than 65. Children younger than 16 do not need a license. 

The Details

Admission: Free. Register online to secure a spot in this event. You must have a valid shore saltwater fishing license if you don't meet the criteria for exemption. To learn more about a saltwater fishing license, go here.

When: Wednesday, December 23, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. 

Where: Usina Boat Ramp, 603 Euclid Avenue, St. Augustine, Florida 32084

How to Register for an Event

1. We cannot attach a link to a particular event, so the link is to the catalogue of all Parks and Recreation Events. You can scroll down to find the event we posted and other events of interest to you. Hint: Most of the ones we post are in the parent categories Guided Walks and Nature Programs.
2. To register for an event, you must create an account and log in to your account. They require prior registration for most events, even the free ones.

The Events We Post

• Guided Walks—Bike tours are also in this category
• Classes and Workshops—Usually, the infrequent workshops and historic tours.
• Kayak Trips
• Veteran Programs
  • Military Veteran Archery
  • Military Veteran Fishing
  • Military Veteran Kayaking

Fees

Some programs are free to all, some are free to residents, and require everyone to pay a fee, though they may offer residents a discount.

Other County Opportunities

• We don't list all of the events the county offers, and you may find others that interest you. The category menu at the top shows how many events are currently listed under a particular category. 
• The category menu also links to several county rental and permit programs:
  • Beach Accessible Wheelchairs
  • Beach Permits
  • Boat Ramp Permits
  • Pavilion Rentals