Port of the Islands
by Denise Wauters
I lived in Port of the Islands for many years, and I’ve often seen people hanging out in this spot by the bridge. I used to think they were just breaking the rules. But it turns out, it’s actually an official state park. Picayune Strand State Park Port of the Islands Recreation Area. So, I decided to go and check it out.
While I was here, I remember a sad incident involving a fisherman years ago who accidentally fell off the dam and drowned. They didn’t find him for days, and when they did, he was way downstream. So, please be careful and stick to the rules – don’t be tempted to walk on the dam while fishing here.
You might miss this spot if you’re not paying attention. It’s located on the north side of the bridge. Looks like a great fishing hole, I’ll be back with my pole!
