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St. Augustine Road Fish Management Area contains two fishing lakes that are operated jointly by the City of Jacksonville and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). The larger lake drains into New Rose Creek, which connects directly to the St. Johns River. A hidden gem for nature lovers, it is usually empty of everyone except birds.

There is a restroom located in adjacent Earl Johnson Park. Make sure you bring water, snacks, sun block, and binoculars.

We will meet at the pavilion where we will sign in. This area is a place to find Wood Duck, orioles, warblers, and finches. We may even get Purple Martins.

DIRECTIONS: from University Blvd, go north on St. Augustine Road and turn left at Stetson Rd, just past Earl Johnson Park at 5308 St Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32207. Go the end of the road and meet the rest of the group in the parking area.

FEE: No Fee

COVID-19 NOTE: Masks are not mandatory per the new CDC guidelines, but for the safety of all participants and volunteers, social distancing is still strongly recommended, especially if you are not vaccinated. Please, no sharing of binoculars or scopes. Please do not attend if you have tested positive for COVID-19 or experienced any of the following symptoms within the last 14 days:
- A new fever
- A new cough that is not because of another illness
- A new shortness of breath that is not because of another illness
- A new sore throat that is not because of another illness
- Sore muscles not because of existing illness, or not from exercise or injury
- Diagnosis of an infection
- Exposure to someone known to be infected
- Someone you are closely associated with experiencing any of the above symptoms.
- You are currently experiencing unmanaged seasonal allergy symptoms (e.g., persistent cough, sneezing).