Johns Island Creek is a River located in Indian River County, FL. Starting in Vero Beach, FL the Johns Island Creek flows 3 miles through Vero Beach, FL before ending in Vero Beach, FL. Find maps, fishing guides, weather and recreation information at Guidesly.

About Johns Island Creek, FL

Johns Island Creek is a historic water body in Indian River County. It is a unique water feature that sits in the middle of the Indian River, along the northern end of Barker Island. Around it is small unnamed islands part of the Indian Island archipelago. 

Johns Island Creek was named after Johns Island, which Native Americans inhabited during the 1670s. During The Battle of Bloody Bridge in 1864, Johns Island Creek became a significant part of the civil war when the Union troops met the confederate troops somewhere along the creek. By 1880, a farmer named John La Roche inhabited John’s Island, hence the creek and the island’s name. Johns Island is a 1,650-acre barrier island situated a few miles north of Vero Beach.

All About Fishing in Johns Island Creek, FL

Johns Island Creek is heavily forested with grass and mangrove swamps. The abundant aquatic flora attracts shrimp and other baitfish that larger fish feed on. John Island Creek's thriving ecosystem makes it an excellent spawning location for various fish, including common snook, red drum, speckled seatrout, mangrove snapper, crevalle jack, sea catfish, sheepshead, and red snapper.

The diversity and abundance of fish in Johns Island Creek allow anglers to utilize any fishing technique that they find easiest to use. Basic spinning knowledge is enough when targeting game fish like common snook, speckled trout, or red drum. Since Johns Island Creek is more shallow than the Indian River, jigging could also be employed when fishing from the creek's edges. For more experienced anglers, targeting speckled trout and red drum using a combination of spinning and light tackle techniques is an exciting way to reel in aggressive fish, specifically when fishing from a dock.

Anglers seeking to enjoy John Island Creek's bounty of fish could access its waters through the many parks, clubhouses, and resorts along the Indian River. There are no restrictions on which water vehicle to use, allowing anglers to use kayaks, boats, canoes, or any standard-sized motorboat. Common access points are from Johns Island Club, Jones' Pier, or the boat ramp by Wabasso Island. 

Johns Island Creek is a water body regulated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, as its quality is vital to the Indian River's many habitats. Increased emphasis is placed on the conservation of fish habitats since Johns Island Creek is home to a thriving fish population. Although fishing in Johns Island Creek is permitted to anglers with a valid fishing license, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has set the following bag and slot limits: common snook: 1 per day and between 28" to 32" total length; red drum: 1 per day and between 18" to 27" full size; speckled seatrout: 2 per day and 15" to 19" total length; sheepshead: 8 per day and up to 12" total length; red snapper: 2 per day and up to 16" total length; mangrove snapper: 5 per day and between 10" to 12" total length; crevalle jack and sea catfish and are not regulated. 

Fishing Seasonality

Johns Island Creek is an angler hotspot for all skill levels all seasons of the year. A more worthwhile trip to Johns Island Creek is possible by familiarizing oneself with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s annual fishing seasons. The fishing season for red snapper, mangrove snapper, common snook, crevalle jack, sea catfish, sheepshead, and red drum are open all year. Speckled seatrout is best targeted from December through March. 

The best hours to fish in Johns Island Creek are between 4:00 AM to 7:00 AM or ​​3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Although locals and tourists frequent Johns Island Creek, water traffic are rarely high-volume, any time of the day is an excellent time to visit.

Fishing Seasonality

Johns Island Creek is an angler hotspot for all skill levels all seasons of the year. A more worthwhile trip to Johns Island Creek is possible by familiarizing oneself with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s annual fishing seasons. The fishing season for red snapper, mangrove snapper, common snook, crevalle jack, sea catfish, sheepshead, and red drum are open all year. Speckled seatrout is best targeted from December through March. 

The best hours to fish in Johns Island Creek are between 4:00 AM to 7:00 AM or ​​3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Although locals and tourists frequent Johns Island Creek, water traffic are rarely high-volume, any time of the day is an excellent time to visit.

All About Fishing in Johns Island Creek, FL

Johns Island Creek is heavily forested with grass and mangrove swamps. The abundant aquatic flora attracts shrimp and other baitfish that larger fish feed on. John Island Creek's thriving ecosystem makes it an excellent spawning location for various fish, including common snook, red drum, speckled seatrout, mangrove snapper, crevalle jack, sea catfish, sheepshead, and red snapper.

The diversity and abundance of fish in Johns Island Creek allow anglers to utilize any fishing technique that they find easiest to use. Basic spinning knowledge is enough when targeting game fish like common snook, speckled trout, or red drum. Since Johns Island Creek is more shallow than the Indian River, jigging could also be employed when fishing from the creek's edges. For more experienced anglers, targeting speckled trout and red drum using a combination of spinning and light tackle techniques is an exciting way to reel in aggressive fish, specifically when fishing from a dock.

Anglers seeking to enjoy John Island Creek's bounty of fish could access its waters through the many parks, clubhouses, and resorts along the Indian River. There are no restrictions on which water vehicle to use, allowing anglers to use kayaks, boats, canoes, or any standard-sized motorboat. Common access points are from Johns Island Club, Jones' Pier, or the boat ramp by Wabasso Island. 

Johns Island Creek is a water body regulated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, as its quality is vital to the Indian River's many habitats. Increased emphasis is placed on the conservation of fish habitats since Johns Island Creek is home to a thriving fish population. Although fishing in Johns Island Creek is permitted to anglers with a valid fishing license, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has set the following bag and slot limits: common snook: 1 per day and between 28" to 32" total length; red drum: 1 per day and between 18" to 27" full size; speckled seatrout: 2 per day and 15" to 19" total length; sheepshead: 8 per day and up to 12" total length; red snapper: 2 per day and up to 16" total length; mangrove snapper: 5 per day and between 10" to 12" total length; crevalle jack and sea catfish and are not regulated.