John Madill
Elite Member
While surfing the web i found a site with some info on detecting Florida beaches.
The article said Florida state regulations allow you to detect from the edge of the dunes to the high tide mark but detecting in the water is not allowed.
I was surprised to read that. So that means keeping your detector bone dry and also not detecting below the high tide mark when the tide is out?
The article said Vero Beach is a great spot for detecting and i have been there a few times before taking up this great hobby and would like to go again with a detector.
below is the link and the quote:
https://traveltips.usatoday.com/gold-florida-beaches-107761.html
Regulations and Laws
In most cases, discovering ancient gold on a public beach in Florida is a lucky windfall to the finder. In the United States., finders are keepers when it comes to old coins and other antiquated "treasure trove" items. Additionally, under Florida state regulations, metal detecting and other forms of searching are allowed between the edge of the dunes and the high tide mark on public beaches. Searching the dunes and the water is prohibited, however. On beaches that belong to state or federal parks, sanctuaries, preserves or military installations, check with the park rangers or property managers before searching the sand. At the same time, ask who keeps any items found in case removing them isn't allowed. On private property, always ask permission of the owner before entering the land, or trespass laws apply.
The article said Florida state regulations allow you to detect from the edge of the dunes to the high tide mark but detecting in the water is not allowed.
I was surprised to read that. So that means keeping your detector bone dry and also not detecting below the high tide mark when the tide is out?
The article said Vero Beach is a great spot for detecting and i have been there a few times before taking up this great hobby and would like to go again with a detector.
below is the link and the quote:
https://traveltips.usatoday.com/gold-florida-beaches-107761.html
Regulations and Laws
In most cases, discovering ancient gold on a public beach in Florida is a lucky windfall to the finder. In the United States., finders are keepers when it comes to old coins and other antiquated "treasure trove" items. Additionally, under Florida state regulations, metal detecting and other forms of searching are allowed between the edge of the dunes and the high tide mark on public beaches. Searching the dunes and the water is prohibited, however. On beaches that belong to state or federal parks, sanctuaries, preserves or military installations, check with the park rangers or property managers before searching the sand. At the same time, ask who keeps any items found in case removing them isn't allowed. On private property, always ask permission of the owner before entering the land, or trespass laws apply.