Destination: Vilano Inlet, Indian Creek, Pancho Creek, Robinson Creek, Hospital Creek.
Directions: Vilano is the northern portion of St. Augustine located off A1A north of the Vilano Inlet and the Vilano Bridge.
Description: The creeks in the Vilano area of the ICW offer good fishing for reds, trout, and flounder. To the north is the Airport Basin which has been known to hold Tarpon.
Difficulty: Easy.
Closest Bait&Tackle Shop: Mike’s Place, Avid Angler
Launches: There are several launches for kayak fishing.
- L1 – Mike’s Place. This is a small ramp and B&T shop on the east side of the ICW at the end of Euclid Ave. There is ample parking and facilities. Rumor has it this will be a St. John’s county ramp soon. This ramp gives easy access to Indian Creek.
- L2 – Boating Club Rd Ramp. This ramp is on Boating Club Rd. just north of the pedestrian walkways that cross A1A at the Villages of Vilano. It provides access to Pancho Creek and Robinson Creek.
- L3 – Vilano Boat Ramp. On the southwest side of the Vilano bridge is the city ramp which has ample parking and launch facilities.
- L4 – Vilano Point. You can drive on Vilano Beach for an easy surf launch just outside the inlet.TerraServer Maps: Aerial View : Topo ViewGoogle Maps: Aerial View : Topo View