Destin, Ft Walton Beach, Valparaiso ~ Fishing Piers

 

 

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Clement Taylor Park Fishing Pier
131 Calhoun Avenue
Destin, FL 32541

Hours; Sunrise - Sunset
1-850-837-4242

GPS 30° 23'58.64" N    86° 30'40.56" W
( Entrance to park )

GPS 30° 24'02.13" N    86° 30'44.31" W
( Foot of pier )

NOAA Destin, East Pass 8729511

 

Clement Taylor Park sits on 3.5 acres along Choctawhatchee Bay close to East Pass and amenities include; an "L" shaped pier 100 feet out over the water with a 50 foot section parallel with shore, gazebo, picnic pavilion, picnic area, beach swim area, playground and restrooms.

 

 

 

 

Fort Walton Landing Park Fishing Dock
139 Brooks Street Southeast
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547

GPS 30° 24'11.55" N    86° 36'28.30" W
( Entrance to park )

GPS 30° 24'07.59" N    86° 36'27.28" W
( Foot of dock )

NOAA Destin, East Pass 8729511

 

The fishing pier at Fort Walton Landing Park is 70 feet in length with a 50 foot "T" at the end. The pier is over the waters of Santa Rosa Sound. Other activities include boardwalk, playground, restrooms and a ramp for smaller boats is on site also.

 

 

Liza Jackson Park Fishing Pier & Homeless Camp
344 Miracle Strip Parkway Southwest
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

1-850-833-9500 ( City of Fort Walton Beach )

GPS 30° 24'25.70" N    86° 38'14.86" W
( Entrance into park )

GPS 30° 24'20.68" N    86° 38'14.72" W
( Foot of pier )

NOAA Destin, East Pass 8729511

 

The fishing pier at Liza Jackson Park and homeless camp is 140 feet in length over the waters of Santa Rosa Sound / Choctawhatchee Bay, with a 70 foot "T" at the end. The area offers; picnic areas, grills, playground, volleyball court and restrooms. There seems to be a major issue with homeless in this park, homeless camping in the pavilion closest to the playground, it is ashame that the city fathers have turned a blind eye to those living / sleeping in the park.
A boat ramp is on site also.

 

 

 

 

Main Street Park Fishing Dock
605 Main Street
Destin, FL 32541

GPS 30° 24'21.26" N    86° 28'58.11" W

NOAA Destin, East Pass 8729511

 

Main Street Park fishing dock is on Joe's Bayou and offers; pier extending 25 feet out over the water and is ADA accessible, 2 parking spaces & 1 handicap space. Enjoy a picnic with some fishing at Main Street Park No restrooms at this location.

 

 

Marler Park Fishing Dock
1275 Santa Rosa Boulevard
Ft Walton Beach, FL 32548

1-850-689-5772

GPS 30° 23'56.78" N    86° 35'43.69" W
( Entrance to park )

GPS 30° 24'03.63" N    86° 35'43.66" W
( Foot of dock )

NOAA Destin, East Pass 8729511

 

Marler Park fishing pier is operated by Okaloosa County and offers; pier 65 feet in length with a 45' "T" over the waters of Santa Rosa Sound, benches on the pier, numerous small and large picnic pavilions, grills & restrooms.
A boat ramp is on site also.

 

Mary Esther Fishing Pier
Misty Water Lane
Mary Esther, FL 32569

GPS 30° 24'24.12" N    86° 39'02.05" W
( Foot of pier )

NOAA Destin, East Pass 8729511

 

The Mary Esther fishing pier offers; Pier which extends 115' over the waters of Boggy Bayou, 2 covered picnic tables and trash receptacles. Minimal parking. This area is in a residential neighborhood.
A boat ramp is on site also.

 

Mattie Kelly Park Fishing Pier
825 Beach Drive
Destin, FL 32541

GPS 30° 24'41.27" N    86° 29'35.44" W
( Parking lot )

GPS 30° 24'43.74" N    86° 29'35.96" W
( Foot of pier )

NOAA Destin, East Pass 8729511

 

Mattie Kelly Park fishing pier along Joe's Bayou offers; Fishing pier which is 410' in length with a "T" at the end. No restrooms at this location. Closest restrooms would be at Joes Bayou boat ramp.
The pier is very close to the Joes Bayou Recreation Area boat ramp

 

 

 

Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier
1030 Miracle Strip Parkway East
Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548

1-850-244-1023

GPS 30° 23'44.98" N    86° 35'33.87" W
( Entrance to pier parking )

NOAA Navarre Beach 8729678

 

Okaloosa Island fishing pier is 1262 feet in length and offers; Octogon shape at the end, with a shade structure, bait and tackle shop, pole rentals and restrooms. This pier holds a commercial fishing license, which means when you purchase a fishing ticket you do not need a separate Florida fishing license. This makes it an extremely cost effective way for out of state persons to fish in Florida waters.

 

Sound Park Fishing Pier
108 Miracle Strip Parkway SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

GPS 30° 24'15.31" N    86° 37'16.24" W
( Foot of pier )

NOAA Destin, East Pass 8729511

 

The Sound Park fishing pier is 100' in length with a 55' "T" at the end over the waters of Santa Rosa Sound. No restrooms at this location. A small gazebo with benches is in the center of the park.

 

 

 

T Pier Park Fishing Pier
Closest intersection is;
   North Bayshore Drive & Westview Avenue
   Valparaiso, FL 32588
The park is about 400 feet east / south of the above intersection on North Bayshore Drive.

GPS 30° 30'06.62" N    86° 29'22.06" W

NOAA Valparaiso 8729501

 

The T Pier Park fishing pier offers; pier which extends 250' in length with a 60 ' "T" at the end over the waters of Boggy Bayou, two fish cleaning stations, running water & 24 hour restrooms.

 

 

 

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