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.

aerial view looking east of western flood shoal at Sebastian Inlet with lone boater in foreground

Sebastian Inlet Sees 6+ Acre Increase in Seagrass Shoal-Wide in 2020

Using aerial surveying, analysis, and field verification, also called groundtruthing, marine biologists from Atkins North America have found an increase in seagrass in the Sebastian Inlet shoal-wide…

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New Federal Boating Law Requires Engine Cut-Off Switch Link

On April 1, 2021 a new federal law went into effect that requires the operator of a boat with an installed Engine Cut-Off Switch (ECOS) to use the ECOS link. The link is usually a coiled bungee cord…

FDOT Seeks Input From Boaters About Bridge Clearance Needs

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has initiated a Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study along State Road (SR) A1A over Sebastian Inlet. The project location is the Sebastian…

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 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…

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TOOLS & LINKS

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

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THE FISHING REPORT

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