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Gulf Islands National SeashoreA young angler proudly displays the redfish she caught in her cast net.
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Gulf Islands National Seashore
Fishing
A young visitor expertly throws her 5 foot blue cast net, causing it to open in a perfect circle.
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A young visitor expertly throws her cast net.
 

The waters of Gulf Islands National Seashore are home to many species of fish, shrimp and crabs. Daily tides blend nutrient-rich bayous and estuaries with the Gulf of Mexico, creating an ideal habitat for a wide variety of undersea creatures.

Visitors interested in fishing in the Mississippi District and the Florida District have many options, from spending a lazy afternoon fishing on the bayou to battling spirited gamefish offshore or learning the traditional art of throwing a cast net.

 

 

15-inch Rodman cannon has a black barrel and maroon colored carriage.  It is located on Fort Massachusetts at Gulf Islands N S.  

Did You Know?
Two 19th-century 15-inch Rodman cannons are at Gulf Islands National Seashore. The bottle-shaped barrels were cooled from the inside out at the foundry to make them stronger than earlier cannon.

Last Updated: June 03, 2009 at 15:45 EST