Upper St. Johns River Marsh Wildlife Management Area

Managed in cooperation with the St. Johns River Water Management District.

Upper St. Johns River Marsh Wildlife Management Area (WMA) consists of more than 120,000 acres in Brevard and Indian River counties. Currently, the Water Management District is restoring 150,000 acres of marshlands, re-creating fish and wildlife habitat, and improving water quality. Sixty-two miles of levees offer a wide range of recreational opportunities, including fishing, wildlife viewing, hiking, bicycling, and paddling. Hunting on the areas is good to fair for migratory bird, fair for deer and hog hunting, and poor for small game, turkey, and squirrel hunting.

Birds are abundant on the area and include snowy egrets, great blue herons, white ibis, glossy ibis, great egrets, limpkins, night-herons, osprey and bald eagles. The endangered snail kite is often observed in the Blue Cypress and the Fort Drum Marsh conservation areas.

During hunting seasons tent camping is permitted at designated campsites. During periods closed to hunting camping is regulated by the St. Johns River Water Management District.

Rules Regarding Dogs

• For purposes other than hunting, dogs are allowed, but must be kept under physical restraint at all times.
• Dogs are prohibited in areas posted as "Closed to Public Access" by FWC administrative action.
• No person shall allow any dog to pursue or molest any wildlife during any period in which the taking of wildlife by the use of dogs is prohibited.
• For regulations regarding hunting dogs, see FWC's regulations summary brochure.

More Information

• Visit St. Johns River Water Management District's Upper St. Johns River Basin Project.
• Find more information on duck hunting in Florida.
• View FWC's regulations summary brochure for Upper St. Johns River Marsh WMA for an area map, hunting seasons, permits, fees and area regulations.