Fort Pierce Inlet

Fort Pierce Inlet is located near Fort Pierce, Florida, a park with abundant recreational choices and breathtaking scenery. It is a major coastal waterway with shores that stretch along much of the city's waterfront.

The inlet has a beach that runs a full half-mile, famous for its soft white sands and shallow waters. Many people enjoy the inlet with swimming. Snorkelers and scuba divers can check out the inlet's underwater paradise of rare plants and distinctive corals, not to mention vast schools of fish. For surfers, one section of the inlet has larger waves and also a much stronger current.

Another aspect of the inlet is boating and beachcombing. Its Dynamite Point was used for training navy frogmen during World War II and now the land overlooking this part of the inlet is popular for picnicking.

The inlet is also home to an array of sea birds, including large, well-fed gulls. As it circles around the point towards local preserves, the inlet becomes a migration ground that attracts not just birds, but many birdwatchers.

Fort Pierce Inlet is renowned for its fishing. Amongst all the recreational opportunities that visitors enjoy, angling is amongst its top activities. Varied large fish and even eels are common catches.