Franklin County boasts some of the most exciting and productive pier fishing in Florida! From the St. George Island Fishing Pier to Eastpoint Fishing Pier to the Carrabelle Fishing Pier, there are countless options for visiting anglers looking to land the big one.

Eastpoint is a small coastal community located in Franklin County, Florida, in the Panhandle region of the state. Situated on the Apalachicola Bay, Eastpoint is known for its scenic beauty, outdoor recreational opportunities, and the seafood industry. Eastpoint provides a tranquil escape for those seeking a quiet coastal retreat and outdoor adventures. Its population was 2,614 in 2020.

The two story brick building next to the St George Island Lighthouse was opened in the summer of 2011 and houses a museum which tells the story of the lighthouse and its keepers and a gift shop.

Leading to a stand of dwarf bald cypress centuries old and less than 15 feet tall, the Kendrick Boardwalk at Tate’s Hell State Forest is one of the weirder botanical spots in the Florida Panhandle.