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Betsy Purdum
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In support of the resource management goals and
objectives for the area and to provide a quality experience for all
area users, hunting, fishing, wildlife viewing, hiking, biking,
horseback riding and paddling are allowed. A popular area for
hunting, the editors of Game and Fish magazine have
named Guana River as one of the five top areas to hunt waterfowl in North Florida.
Hunting
Guana River Wildlife Management Area is best known
for duck
hunting. During the 2001-2002 season, hunters bagged
2000 ducks. The hog, squirrel, and deer populations are also
good.
Fishing
Fishing is excellent at times for redfish,
seatrout, croaker, black drum and spot. You can fish at the dam and
along the banks of the impoundment and the ponds. The impoundment
is also a popular spot for crabbing. Boat ramps are located at
Guana Dam and off A1A at Six Mile Landing. Reference the map of Guana River WMA 
to locate boat ramp(s). For more
information go to Recreational Hunting and Fishing Licenses and
Permits, Freshwater Fishing Regulations and Saltwater Fishing
Regulations.
Wildlife Viewing
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Sue Cerulean
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During April and October, especially with a west
wind or after a cold front, this is the best place in northeast
Florida to see peregrine falcons. Nearly 3000-4000 migratory ducks,
American coots, common moorhens, common gallinules, and pied-billed
grebes winter at Lake Ponte Vedra. This area is part of the Great Florida Birding
Trail. You may also request a copy or
download or print the Guana River Bird List . Visit the Wildlife page for
more information about the area's wildlife.
Hiking
Miles of hiking trails are located throughout the
area, some lead to observation platforms with magnificent marsh
views. See map of Guana River WMA
for trail locations.
Biking
Permitted on most named and numbered roads,
established trails, and fire lines.
Horseback Riding
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David Moynahan
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Permitted on most named and numbered roads,
established trails and firelanes. Horses are prohibited during
archery, muzzleloading gun, general gun, small game and spring
turkey seasons. Children under the age of
16 are required to wear a helmet when riding on public lands.
For more detailed information go to Nicole's Law . All horseback riders must have
proof of current negative Coggins Test results for their horses
when on state lands.
Paddling
On Lake Ponte Vedra and the Guana River. Reference
the map of Guana River WMA
to locate boat ramps).
Persons with Disabilities