Fort Frederica tides

Nestled on the western edge of St. Simons Island, this historic monument covers the Frederica River, Cannon’s Point Preserve, and access to the Mackay River. While famous for touring the Revolutionary War fort earthworks, the surrounding waters are highly utilized for inshore salt-creek fishing for red drum and birdwatching along the marshes. Fishing the Frederica and Mackay Rivers for red drum is highly tide-dependent; anglers specifically target the ancient oyster beds during a mid-incoming tide when the water just begins to cover the structure, bringing hungry gamefish out of the deep channels to feed.