Metal Detecting at Wabasso Beach
Indian River County · Treasure Coast · City/County beach
✅ Allowed
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The rules
Small scoop/hand trowel only in Indian River County; stay off dunes; never disturb turtle nests
Permit: Not required
📞 Call ahead: 772-567-3491 (confirm the current rule before you go)
Why detect here
Treasure Coast; 1698 wreck offshore; 12 silver coins found Feb 2020
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Source: metaldetectingtips.com. Verify against the managing authority before detecting.