Sebastian Inlet District

Welcome to Sebastian Inlet

The Sebastian Inlet District was created by the Florida State Legislature in 1919 and chartered to maintain the navigational channel connecting the Indian River Lagoon and Atlantic Ocean

Wildlife Sanctuary

Home to sea turtles, wildlife and birds

A Fisherman's Paradise

One of the best fishing spots in Florida

Regional Economic Impact

A driver of our regional economy and one of five inlets that connect the Indian River Lagoon and Atlantic Ocean

Manatees

We help protect manatees by marking the channel and slow speed zones

Surfing Mecca

Surfers from all over ride waves here

100 Years of History

The Sebastian Inlet District was created by the Florida State Legislature in 1919 and chartered to maintain the navigational channel connecting the Indian River Lagoon and Atlantic Ocean.

woman standing in front of sebastian inlet and bridge

Three Sebastian Inlet District Commissioners Elected

Three incumbent Sebastian Inlet District Commissioners were elected to a new four-year term, facing no opposition as of the Florida Division of Elections deadline on June 12, and will be officially…

Sea Turtle Nesting Count Update

We have new cumulative sea turtle nesting counts to share courtesy of our friends and Rangers at Sebastian Inlet State Park! The counts are for the entire 3 miles of beach and include beaches to the…

Week of July 13: Spanish Mackerel, Mangrove Snapper and Red Drum around

Anglers tell us there have been a lot of Spanish Mackerel out there, mainly around the jetties. Use your little spoons, jigs and Gotcha lures to target them.

aerial map of inlet showing water depths

Downloadable Bathymetric Charts are here!

Downloadable charts showing water depth are here to aid in the safe navigation of the Sebastian Inlet for all boating, fishing and outdoor recreation enthusiasts.

aerial map looking straight down of Sebastian Inlet flood shoal with 6 zone boundaries and indicators where prop scars were found

Important Notice for Boaters: Location of Important Seagrass Beds at Sebastian Inlet

For boaters who use the channel leading from the ICW to Sebastian Inlet or those entering the popular anchoring area at the inlet, please be mindful that there is sensitive seagrass habitat on the…

Important Notices

Stay up-to-date on important notifications here! To include notices for boaters relating to navigation of the inlet or the channel, any Sebastian Inlet State Park or jetty closures, and other…

LIVE INLET WEBCAM

Get real-time marine, boating, surfing condition info and more!

map of inlet system showing navigable channel and markers

TOOLS & LINKS

Download the Sebastian Inlet Navigation Guide and visit these helpful sites to plan your trip.

young girl and father holding black drum fish

THE FISHING REPORT

Catch the latest fishing report here! See what's on the lines.