Pinellas County, Florida ~ Fishing Piers

 

 

 

Bay Vista Park Fishing Pier
7000 4th Street South
St. Petersburg, FL 33705

1-727-893-7441
Hours; ½ before sunrise - ½ after sunset

GPS 27° 42'17.58" N    82° 38'27.76" W
( Park entrance )

GPS 27° 42'13.14" N    82° 38'27.46" W
( Foot of fishing pier )

Video of Bay Vista Park Fishing Pier.

 

The Bay Vista park fishing pier is 160 feet in length, with a shaded area at the end. Boat ramp is on site also

 

Belleair Causeway Fishing Pier
3900 West Bay Drive
Belleair Bluffs, FL 34640

727-582-2100
Hours; Open 24 hours

GPS 27° 55'01.41" N    82° 49'31.19" W
( Entrance )

GPS 27° 55'02.68" N    82° 49'40.37" W
( Foot of pier )

 

The Bellaire Causeway fishing pier is 85 feet in length with a 50 foot tee at the end. A parking fee charged. Shade can be had under the causeway bridge. Port-O-Lets.
Boat ramp on site also.

 

Coachman Park ~ Drew Street Fishing Pier
301 Drew Street
Clearwater, FL 33755

The Coachman Park ~ Drew Street fishing pier sits out the walkway to a boat slip area. The pier area is about a 100' in length. Coachman Park offers restrooms.

Clam Bayou Nature Park Fishing Docks
29th Ave South & Miriam Street South
Gulfport, FL 33711

 

Clearwater Beach Fishing Pier 60
25 Causeway Boulevard
Clearwater, FL 33767

727-462-6466
Hours:
   Oct thru Mar, Sun - Thurs - 6am to 9:30pm
                           Fri -  Sat - 24 hours.
   Apr thru Sep, 24 hours

GPS 27° 58'37.97" N    82° 49'43.74" W
( Foot of pier )

 

Clearwater Beach pier 60 is 1100 feet in length with a 100 foot "T" at the end and is managed by the City of Clearwater Marine and Aviation Dept. The pier holds a fishing license which will allow anyone to fish from the pier without having to obtain a seperate Florida fishing license, this is great for out of state people. Saltwater fishing, cleaning tables, shade structures at various points along pier, bait shop, picnic area, freshwater and restrooms. Hours vary by season, check above or best to call ahead to confirm.

 

Del Bello Park Fishing Pier
17957 Gulf Boulevard
Redington Shores, FL 33708

1-727-397-5538
Hours; open 24 hours

GPS 27° 49'51.53" n    82° 49'52.16" W
( Foot of pier )

 

The Del Bello Park pier is out over the bay 20 feet and has an 80 foot "T" on the end running parallel with the shoreline.

Del Bello Park fishing pier is managed by the Town of Redington Shores. The pier is small as compared to others, as it is over water for 20 feet out and has an 80 foot section that runs parallel with the shore. This pier does not provide a fishing license and you must obtain one from Florida to fish here. A picnic area and fresh water are available. No restrooms at this location.

 

 

Egan Park Fishing Pier
9101 Blind Pass Road
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

GPS 27° 45'12.12" N    82° 45'26.45" W
( Entrance to park )

GPS 27° 45'15.92" N    82° 45'21.59" W
( Foot of pier )

 

Egan Park fishing pier is managed by the City of St. Pete Beach Parks Division. The pier is 70 feet in length over water, with a 20 foot "T" at the end. There is also a boat ramp at this park.

 

Fort De Soto Park Fishing Pier ~ Gulf Side
3000 Pinellas Bayway South
Tierra Verde, FL 33715
Above address is the toll booth area.

1-727-582-2267 information
Hours:
   Fishing piers; Sunrise - 11pm

GPS 27° 36'47.10" N    82° 44'12.72" W
( Foot of pier )

Click here to go to map of Fort De Soto Park.

NOAA Mullet Key, Tampa Bay 8726364

The Fort De Sota Park fishing pier on the gulf side is 1000 feet in length, with a 180 foot tee at the end. Has shaded pavilion at midway points and at the end. Lots of parking close to the pier. Check on restroom availability at this location prior to going.

 

 

Fort De Soto Park Fishing Pier ~ Bay Side
3000 Pinellas Bayway South
Tierra Verde, FL 33715
Above address is the toll booth area.

1-727-582-2267 information
Hours:
   Fishing piers; Sunrise - 11pm

GPS 27° 36'58.38" N    82° 43'34.22" W
( Foot of pier )

Click here to go to map of Fort De Soto Park.

NOAA Mullet Key, Tampa Bay 8726364

The Fort De Sota fishing pier on the bayside is 500 feet in length, with a 300 foot tee at the end. Has shaded pavilion at midway point. Lots of parking close to the pier. Check on restroom availability at this location prior to going.

 

Josiah Cephas Weaver Park Fishing Pier
1249 Bayshore Boulevard
Dunedin, FL 34698

GPS 28° 01'16.69" N    82° 47'22.57" W
( Parking lot )

NOAA

Josiah Cephas Weaver Park fishing pier is 720 feet in length over the eastern waters of St Joseph Sound.

 

Jungle Prada Park Fishing Pier
Park Street & Elbow Lane North
St. Petersburg, FL 33710

1-727-893-7441
Hours; Open 24 hours

GPS 27° 47'18.89" N    82°45'16.08" W
( Foot of fishing pier )

GPS 27° 47'19.00" N    82°45'09.68" W
( Entrance to park )

GPS 27° 47'17.92" N    82°45'15.77" W
( Waters edge at boat ramp )

NOAA Long Key Boca Ciega Bay 8726494

Jungle Prada Parks is managed by the City of St petersburg and is 5.4 acres in size. The fishing pier is 240 feet in length with a 55 foot "T" at the end. the pier has benches for resting. You must provide your own fishing license at this pier. The pier is considered to be handicapped accessible.
There is also a boat ramp at this park.

 

Madeira Beach Causeway Park Fishing Piers
424 150th Avenue
Madeira Beach, FL 33708

GPS 27° 48'20.33" N    82° 47'49.01" W
( Foot of fishing pier 1 )

GPS 27° 48'18.46" N    82° 47'50.91" W
( Foot of fishing pier 2 )

Madeira Beach Causeway Park pier 1 is 30 feet out over the water with an 80 foot tee at the end.
Madeira Beach Causeway Park pier 2 is 40 feet out over the water with a 20' x 20' area at the end.
Restrooms, picnic area, benches & tables.

McKenney Park Fishing Pier
9300 Blind Pass Road
St. Petersburg, FL 33706

GPS 27° 45'18.59" N    82° 45'29.43" W
( Entrance )

GPS 27° 45'19.30" N    82° 45'35.51" W
( Foot of fishing pier )

NOAA

McKenney Park sits on 4.6 acres and offers picnic pavilion, grills, fishing pier, playground, restrooms and water fountain. Pier is 25 feet over the water with a 50 foot tee at the end.

 

Park Boulevard Fishing Pier
186th Avenue and Gulf Boulevard
Indian Shores, FL 33785

1-727-582-2100
Hours; Open 24 hours

GPS 27° 50'37.25" N    82° 50'19.69" W
( Foot of pier )

NOAA Indian Rocks Beach Inside 8726625

The Park Boulevard site sits on 6.5 acres. The pier is about 100 feet in length over the water and parallel to the shore on the southwest side of the Park Boulevard Bridge. Please be sure to have your fishing license in hand, as this pier does not provide one. Restrooms are available.
A boat ramp is on site also.

 

Pass A Grille Fishing Jetty
Gulf Way and 1st Avenue
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

Hours; Open 24 hours

GPS 27° 40'59.55" N    82° 44'17.04" W
( Foot of jetty )

NOAA Egmont Key, Tampa Bay 8726347

Parking along Gulf Way, Jetty is on the north side of the Pass A Grille Channel.

 

 

 

Redington Long Pier
17490 Gulf Boulevard
Redington Shores, FL 33708

1-727-391-9398

Summer Hours:  May - August
Sunday - Friday:
7:00 AM to Midnight
Saturday 7:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Winter Hours:  September - April
7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
7 days a week

GPS 27° 49'24.29" N    82° 49'44.65" W
( Foot of pier )

NOAA Clearwater Beach 8726724

The Redington Long pier is a privately owned and operated pier stretching 1000 feet in length over the Gulf of Mexico with shade structures at various points on the pier, fish cleaning tables, benches, potable water, picnic area and restrooms. The pier does have a pier license which will allow anyone that purchases a fishing pass for the pier to fish without having to acquire a Florida fishing license, this is really nice for out of state persons. A great way to fish Florida affordably.

 

R.E. Olds Park Fishing Pier
107 Shore Drive West
Oldsmar, FL 34677

813-749-1260
Hours; Dawn - 11pm

GPS 28° 01'52.28" N    82° 40'10.37" W
( Foot of pier )

Video of R.E. Olds Park Fishing Pier.

NOAA Safety Harbor, Old Tampa Bay 8726738

The R.E. Olds Park is managed by Oldsmar Leisure Services. R.E. Old Park offers a fishing pier 500 feet in length with a 40 foot tee at the end and shaded areas along pier, picnic shelters, playgrounds, scenic views, open air amphitheatre, free parking and restrooms.

 

 

Safety Harbor Fishing Pier ~ Marina Park ~ Veterans Memorial Park
131 South Bayshore Boulevard
Safety Harbor, FL 34695

1-727-724-1545

GPS 27° 59'20.18" N    82° 41'09.72" W
( Foot of pier )

Video of Veterans Memorial Park Fishing Pier.

 

Within Marina Park ~ Veterans Memorial Park. Pier is 420 feet in length with a 50 foot tee at the end. Shaded area is at the end also. Located on the western shores of Old Tampa Bay.
A boat ramp is on site also.

 

Sand Key Park Fishing Piers
1060 Gulf Bloulevard
Clearwater, FL 33767

GPS 27° 57'20.12" N    82° 49'37.26" W
( Entrance )

GPS 27° 57'37.23" N    82° 49'27.52" W
( Foot of middle pier )

NOAA Clearwater Beach 8726724

The Sand Key Park offers 3 piers along the inlet to Clearwater Harbor. Each of the piers is about 50' in length. You can also fish from the seawall areas.

Go to Map of Sand Key Park

Skyway Fishing Pier North ~ Pinellas County
Located on either end of the Skyway Bridge. the following are directions for accessing the northern side located in Pinellas County.

Fees: Call 1-727-865-0668
Hours: 24/7 365 days of the year.

Coming south on 275 / 93
Once you go past through the toll booths the exit 1.8 miles on your right hand side. At the first intersection continue straight through for 750 feet, at that intersection turn right and you will then make almost an left, stay on this road for 6/10ths of a mile to the entrance gate for the pier.

Coming north on 275 / 93
Once you go past the large towers in center of the bridge the entrance is approx. 1.9 miles on your right hand side. At the first intersection after exiting make a left, go under roadway, at four-way intersection make a left, go up this road for 750 feet and then make a right with almost an immmediate left after that, stay on this road for 6/10ths of a mile to the entrance gate for the pier.

Note
It is best to be aware of where your going around this bridge and the exit points, if you miss a turn it will most likely result in significant additional driving and tolls.

The northern side pier is about 6/10ths of mile long. Restrooms, Baitshop is open 24/7, Lights. Operated by the Florida State Parks System. You can drive your vehicle onto the pier and pull right up to your fishing spot.

NOAA Point Pinellas, Tampa Bay 8726454

 

 

Skyway Fishing Pier South ~ Manatee County
Located on either end of the Skyway Bridge. the following are directions for accessing the southern side located in Manatee County.

Fees: Call 1-727-865-0668
Hours: 24/7 365 days of the year.

Coming south on 275 / 93
Once you go past the large towers in center of the bridge the entrance is approx. 3.5 miles on your right hand side. at the first intersection after exiting make a right and head 1.2 miles up this road towards entrance gate of pier.

Coming north on 275 / 93
Once you go through the toll booths the exit to access the fishing pier is approx. 6/10ths of a mile on the right. When you get to the bottom of the exit ramp, make a left, go under roadway, next intersection continue straight. Fishing pier entrance gate is about 1.2 miles up this road.

Note
It is best to be aware of where your going around this bridge and the exit points, if you miss a turn it will most likely result in significant additional driving and tolls.

The southern side pier is pier is about 1.5 miles long. Restrooms, Baitshop is open 24/7, Lights. Operated by the Florida State Parks System. You can drive your vehicle onto the pier and pull right up to your fishing spot.

NOAA Point Pinellas, Tampa Bay 8726454

 

 

Spa Beach Pier
Eastern end of;
    2nd Avenue Northeast
    St Petersburg, FL 33701

GPS 27° 46'24.88" N    82° 37'34.61" W

NOAA St. Petersburg 8726520

 

Town Square Nature Park Fishing Pier
191st Ave & Gulf Boulevard
Indian Shores, FL 33776

GPS 27° 50'41.03" N    82° 50'27.94" W
( Entrance )

GPS 27° 50'42.56" N    82° 50'22.53" W
( Foot of pier )

NOAA

The Town Square Nature Park pier is 100' in length. From the parking lot is about a 650' walk to the pier. There are picnic pavilions and restrooms up near the parking area.

 

 

Wall Springs Fishing Piers ( 4 )
3725 De Soto Boulevard
Palm Harbor, FL 34683

GPS 28° 06'21.43" N    82° 46'14.52" W
( Entrance to park )

Wall Springs is a 210 acre park offering scenic views of the Gulf of Mexico, natural spring, an observation tower, playground, bike racks, 4 fishing piers, 5 picnic pavilions and grills. Contact Pinellas County Government at 1-727-464-3000 and ask to speak with someone about pavilion rental information. Please be sure to have your proper Florida fishing license.

Go to map of Wall Spring Park

 

Weedon Island Fishing Pier
1800 Weedon Drive NE
St Petersburg, FL 33702

1-727-453-6800
Hours; 7am - sunset
In the Weedon Island Preserve.

GPS 27° 50'38.81" N    82° 36'40.68" W
( Foot of pier )

Video of Weedon Island Preserve Fishing Pier.

NOAA Old Port Tampa 8726607

Weedon Island fishing pier is managed by Pinellas County Environmental Lands Division and offers; fishing pier about 225 feet in length on the southern edge of Riviera Bay, restrooms, water fountain, beautiful scenery and wildlife viewing.

 

 

Williams Fishing Pier
5400 Shore Boulevard South
Gulfport, FL 33707

1-727-893-1000
Hours; open 24 hours

GPS 27° 44'15.96" N    82° 42'23.66" W
( Foot of pier )

NOAA Gulfport Boca Ciega Bay 8726486

Managed by the City of Gulfport the Willliams pier is 500 feet in length with a 110 foot "T" at the end. Fish cleaning tables are available. Restrooms are available at the beach park ( please check hours they are open ).

 

7th Avenue Fishing Pier
7th Avenue and Pass A Grille Way
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

GPS 27° 41'14.06" N    82° 44'10.76" W
( Foot of pier )

NOAA Egmont Key, Tampa Bay 8726347

Parking along Pass A Grille Way and the side Avenues, No railings on the pier. Pier sticks out into the water about 75 feet and the "T" section is about 110 feet in length parallel with the shore. 5 benches to sit on and drop a line and relax. Trash receptacles are available, please place monofilament line in receptacles.

 

 

11th Avenue Fishing Pier
11th Avenue and Pass A Grille Way
St. Pete Beach, FL 33706

GPS 27° 41'22.86" N    82° 44'08.38" W
( Foot of pier )

NOAA Egmont Key, Tampa Bay 8726347

Parking along Pass A Grille Way and the side Avenues, No railings on the pier. Pier sticks out into the water about 50 feet and the "T" section is about 50 feet in length parallel with the shore. 1 bench to sit and drop a line and relax. Trash receptacles are available, please place monofilament line in receptacles.

 

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