| Park Activities
Boat Ramp
Boat launching sites are located within one
mile of Stump Pass and the nearby islands.
Boating
The protected waters of the bay are ideal for
small boat cruising, sailing and water skiing.
Fishing
Fishing is popular around Stump Pass and on the
nearby grass flats. Catches can yield catches
of flounder, snook, trout, redfish, snapper, whiting,
sheepshead and tarpon.
Nature Trails
Take a quiet stoll along a hiking trail that stretches
to the southern end of the park, through the park’s
five distinct natural communities. Protected plants
that can been observed in the park are beach creeper,
twistpine prickly pear cactus, indigo berry, necklace
pod, bay cedar, and coontie.
Picnicking
The park has six covered picnic tables. One is located
near the restroom facility and the other five are
located along the hiking trail.
Shelling
Shelling is best during the winter months, but visitors
are reminded that the taking of live shells (hermit
crabs, sand dollars, etc.) is prohibited
Swimming
Swimming and sunbathing are popular activities on
the beautiful beaches located on the gulf side of
the island.
Wildlife Viewing
Some of the protected animal species that visitors
might see at Stump Pass Beach are the West Indian
manatee, gopher tortoise, snowy egret, osprey, black
skimmer, least tern and magnificent frigatebird.
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