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

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

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

Biologists Document Cumulative Gain of 7+ acres of Seagrass at Sebastian Inlet

Based on ground-truthing and subsequent analysis by marine biologists from Atkins North America, a newly released Sebastian Inlet District technical report confirms a cumulative increase of 7.86 acres…

Announcing Monthly Educational Lecture Series (November-May 2020)

As part of its year-long centennial celebration, the Sebastian Inlet District will be kicking off a six-month educational lecture series on November 14 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. with a presentation on the…

Four men standing behind a row of pompano on fish cleaning station

Week of February 17: Snook and Massive Reds on Outgoing Tide

Just got the report from Sarah at Sebastian Inlet Bait & Tackle. There’s been lots of Snook on outgoing tide hitting shrimp, baitfish and your top water lures. We are still getting reports of…

waterway channel marker with red triangle dayboard #30

Important Notice for Boaters: Channel Marker 30 Repair Complete

Channel Marker 30 has been repaired and is no longer a hazard to navigation.

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.

Welcome to Sebastian Inlet

Wildlife Sanctuary

A Fisherman's Paradise

Regional Economic Impact

Manatees

Surfing Mecca

100 Years of History

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