Native American tribes, Spanish conquistadors, Minorcan settlers, pirates, soldiers, Gilded-Age tycoons, and now streams of tourists and history students … the actors on the human stage may change, but the wildlife remains pretty much the same. Menéndez chose this particular spot because of its secluded and defensible harbor and the rich resources provided by the ocean and inlets that could sustain his people during the early settlement's difficult times.Įven before the Europeans came to the area, the Timucuan Indians lived on the land, fishing and hunting manatee and alligators in the many rivers and bays.
Spain wanted a military outpost on the northeast Florida coast that could protect its treasure ships as they sailed home along the Gulf Stream. The city was founded on September 8, 1565, by Pedro Menéndez de Avilés of Spain. Augustine has its own claim to fame: its long history as a desirable place to settle, which has a lot to do with the abundance of native wildlife in the area. 1" in number of in-state anglers, angler expenditures, economic impact, and international fishing record catches, Florida's claim to fishing fame is unrivaled. More than 8,000 miles of shoreline are just part of what makes the Florida the "Fishing Capital of the World." Year-round warm weather and the diversity of recreational species, both freshwater and saltwater, found in the state are huge factors as well. You can fish from piers and bridges, from skiffs and kayaks, from deep-sea charter boats, or surf fish right from the beach … the range of fishing opportunities along the northeast Florida coast attracts anglers from all over the world. Augustine along with everything in between. Whether you're seeking the challenge of game fishing or the more peaceful river or lake fishing, you'll find it in St.
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