Pier/Bridge/Bank/Wade fishin’ sites
Name of
site Location/Driving directions Phone Fee
Sunshine Skyway Pier(s) US 19 to bridge access South of . (727) 865-0668 yes
So. St. Pete. (Tampa Bay) St. Pete. Follow signs.
Old bridge spans. North pier and South piers have facilities.
Without a doubt,
the best pier fishing on the mid-west coast of Florida.
Grouper, Mangrove Snapper, Sheepshead and assorted bottom
fish are the usual catches. Specialists fish for Tarpon,
Snook, and Cobia.
Good wade fishing
along both sides of the highway (frontage rds. with parking
here)leading to the bridge. The beach on the south side of
Tampa Bay is famous for Snook fishin’. Trout, Snook,
Redfish, Pompa, Spanish Mackerel and Permit are caught by
waders. Bottom conditions vary so watch out for sticky mud.
The “Stingray shuffle” is highly recommend for waders.
Call the number listed above for current fishing conditions.
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Ft. DeSoto Piers US 19 to end. Rt. to Ft.DeSoto (727)864-9937 yes
1 pier in Gulf of Mexico
1 pier in Tampa Bay.
Spanish Mackerel
are probably the most common catch off the Gulf pier and are
often caught off the bay pier too. Trout, Snook, Mangrove
Snapper, Ladyfish, Snook and Tarpon are around all summer.
Wade fishing is popular here too.
Call the number listed above for current fishing conditions.
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“The” St. Pete Pier US 19 to Central Ave. Turn East (727) no
(Tampa Bay) St. Pete to end. Follow signs to pier.
Sheepshead, Mangrove Snapper, Trout, Flounder and Snook are caught here.
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Redington Long Pier US 19 to Ulmerton West. to end. (727)391-9398 yes
Madiera Bch. (GULF) Left on Gulf Blvd to Pier
Spanish Mackerel, Kingfish, Bluefish, Snook, Flounder, Sharks and Tarpon are caught here along with assorted smaller fish.
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Big Pier 60 US 19 to Gulf to Bay Blvd West to yes
Clearwater (GULF) end. Follow signs to pier.
Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, Kingfish, Bluefish, Pomapno, Jack Crreviewle, Flounder, Trout, Sheepshead, Spadefish, Snook, Sharks and Tarpon are ofen caught here.
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Caladesi Island Park US 19 to SR 586 (Curlew Rd) W to
Dunedin, FL Causeway Blvd to end. Board Ferry here $8.00
Good wade fishing both on the Gulf and on Anclote Sound. The North Point is especially good for wade fishing. Lots of Stingrays in the early summer so the “Stingray Shuffle” is a good idea. Trout and Snook are the most common catches but Tarpon hook ups occur frequently. Usually there will be only a few fishermen so you have it mostly to yourself.
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Honeymoon Island Park US 19 to SR586 (Curlew Rd) W. to Causeway
Dunedin, FL Blvd. to end.
I’ve spent lots of hours wading here. I like the north end for Pompano and Whiting. Trout and snook are caught here by folks who know the ropes. I was content to fish with sand fleas on an ultra light for a stringer full of good eatin’ fish. Again, Stingrays are mighty common in the early summer.
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Fred Howard Park US 19 to Tarpon Avenue W. to Spring
Tarpon Springs, FL Blvd to end. Left on Riverside Dr to park.
Wade fishing along causeway leading to the beach. Fishing off 2 small bridges also.
For non waders, they can sit in a beach chair whildefishing along the causeway. Early morning can be good for Trout and an occasional Snook on a Zara Spook. Ladyfish,
Jacks, and an occasional Tarpon here too. Usually too much activity for decent fishing after the sun comes up.
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Anclote River Park US 19 to Tarpon Avenue. West to
Tarpon Springs, FL Alt. 19. North to Co. Line Rd.
West to Anclote Rd about 1/4 mile
to Anclote River Park. (left)
Limited bank fishing. I’d suggest cast netting some Pilchards around the ramp and drifting them under the floating docks for Flounder, Snook, Trout, Grouper, Snapper, Ladyfish and Jack Crreviewle. If you can get a boater to ferry you across the canal, you can wade around to the south, around the point and north along the beach of Anclote Sound. This may just be the best wade fishing area I have fished along the Suncoast. Lots of Redfish around the point along with Snook around the logs along shore. Stay in the water, however because the shoreline belongs to Florida Power Corp. and is posted. Rest rooms, Picnic tables, swimming beach, kids park, nature trail, and historic site here.
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Anclote Gulf Park US 19 to Tarpon Ave. West to (813)924-4030
Holiday (Anclote Sound) Alt 19. North to Co. Line Rd.
West to Anclote Rd. North --becomes
Ballie’s Bluff Rd. about 1-1/2 mile
to Anclote Park.(left)
Excellent winter fishing site. Rest rooms and picnic tables. Wade fishing N of pier. This is probably the most popular pier along the Nature Coast in winter time. Fishing is best on the coldest days. Limited bank fishing along the canal. Trout, Pompano, Redfish, Drum, Jack Crreviewle, Cobia and Bluefish are common catches in the winter. Not good in summer.
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Green Key Park US 19 to Green Key Rd to end a park
New Port Richey, FL
Wade fishing for Trout, Redfish, Ladyfish, and Jack Crreviewle.
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Hernando Beach Pier US 19 to Weeki Wachee. W on Cr 50
Weeki Wachee Sprgs. (Cortez Blvd) about 4 miles. Left on
Cr 597 about 6 miles, Rt on Calenta Dr.
Pier on left about 200 yds.
Fish here only if you are hard up for a place to fish. Don’t expect much but a place to fish.
No facilities.
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Jenkins Creek Pier US 19 to Weeki Wachee. W. on Cr 50
Weeki Wachee Sprgs. (Cortez Blvd) about 4 miles. Left on
Cr 597 about 5 miles. Jenkins Creek Pier on rt.
The only time I was there(a night) I saw lots of Ladyfish and a few Snook. I caught only Ladyfish.
Really nice lighted fishing pier. Rest Rooms.
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Bayport Park Pier US 19 to Weeki Wachee W on Cr 50
Weeki Wachee Sprgs. (Cortez Blvd.) about 6 miles. Left on Cr 550
about 3 miles. Road dead ends at pier.
Redfish, Drum, and Sheepshead are common catches here. Mostly caught on Shrimp or Crabs on bottom fishing rigs.
Lots of shade, rest rooms, picnic tables. Nice park.
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Pine Is. Park US 19 to Weeki Wachee W on Cr 50
Weeki Wachee Sprgs. (Cortez Blvd) North on 495. Pier in park at
the end of the road.
No fishing information available at this time.
Restrooms and picnic tables.(fee to enter)
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John Brown Pier US 19 to Ozello trail. W ~6 miles to
Crystal River/Ozello John Brown Rd. (left) about 1/2 mile
Road dead ends at pier.
Good local spot. Lots of Redfish and Trout caught here. Mostly fishing with shrimp.
No facilities.
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Ozello Causeway US 19 to Ozello Trail. W~9 miles to
Crystal River/Ozello Causeway.
Good bank fishing along the causeway, especially around he culverts. There is some bank fishing on across the Ozello Causeway but the rocks are dangerous. Live Pinfish fished about 6” deep under a float will catch Redfish and big Trout.
No facilities.
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Ft. Is. Trail Park US 19 to Ft. Island Trail. W~5 miles to
Ft. Is. Trail Park. On Rt. past Salt River Bridge.
Pier and bank fishing for Jack Crreviewle, Mangrove Snapper, Drum, Redfish, and Sheepshead.
Restroom and picnic tables. Lots of shade trees and launch ramp. Super site.
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Ft. Is. Trail Beach Park Pier US 19 to Ft Island Trail. W~8 miles to Gulf
Beach Pier.
Limited bank and pier fishing for Trout, Redfish, and Mangrove Snappers/
Restroom, picnic tables and beach about 150 yds. east. Launch ramp.
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Yankeetown Launch Pier US 19 to CR 40 at Inglis.
W on CR 40 ~6 miles to end.
Fishing off the bank and pier yields Mangrove Snapper, an occasional Redfish, Silver Perch, Whiting, and Pompano. Rocky bottom and lots of current causes frequent snags.
Rest Room and Picnic tables several hundred yards NE at beach park.
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Cedar Key (1) US 19 to Cr 24. W on CR 24
~20 miles to #4 Bridge Pier.
(by Marine Lab)
(2) US 19 to CR 24. W on CR 24
~22 miles to down town Cedar Key
Main Pier.
Small bottom fish with an occasional Redfish Black Drum andCobia.
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Keaton Beach Pier US 19 to CR 51 at Tenille. W on 51 to
CR 361. N on CR 361 to Keaton Bch.
Follow signs to pier.
Redfish, Trout, Sheepshead, Drum and assorted small bottom fish.
Really nice site with rest room and picnic tables. Shade on pier.
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Hickory Mound Impoundment US 19 to Perry. W. on US 98 between Econfina and Aucilla.
Follow signs to dam and ramps.
Fishoff both sides of the dam. Fresh and salt water fishing.
Launching in fresh and salt water.
Good facilities and picnic tables.
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Horseshoe Beach Pier and ramp US 19 to CR 51 at Tenille. W on 51 to
CR 361. N on CR 361 toward Keaton Bch.
Follow signs to pier.
Fishing off dock at ramp. Limited bank fishing
Facilities planned at a later date
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Between Keaton Beach & Steinhatchee US 19 to Cr51 at Tennille. W on 51 to
CR 361 South To Steinhatchee.
Lots of culverts along the road here. I caught 2 Bass out of 4 stops at culverts. These spots may not be fished hard. Ok, so they were fresh water Bass. There must be 20 oe more culverts between Steinhatchee and Keaton Bch.
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Ochlocknee Bay Pier US 98 to east bank of Ochlocknee River. S on
Mashes Sands Rd. Follow signs to pier at the end
of the road. Public pier with a $2.00 admission
charge.
Good current across the end of the pier. Trout, Redfish, and Whiting are caught here. Shore fishing access too.
Nice pier. No facilities.
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Panacea dock and ramp. US 98 to Panacea. S. on Levy Bay Rd to ramp
and dock.
No fishing information available
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Gulf Waters Motel pier US 98 4 miles E. of Carrabelle on Lanark
Beach. 2212 US Hwy 98.
Private pier for guests.
Good pier, lots of fish. Trout, Redfish and Drum. Good cleaning table too.
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Causeway Site US 98 Causeway between East Port and
Apalachicola.
Lots of good bay beach access for wade fishing. Varied bottom depending on where you stop. You might have to try several spots before you hit pay dirt.
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St. George Is. US 98 to SR300 (St George Is. Causeway)
(COURTESY OF CAPT. CHET) #1 Head East until you reach State Park
entrance. FEE.
Go to last picnic table on Gulf side. Good Surf Fishing. Redfish, Flounder, Bluefish, Trout, and Whiting. Spring time fishing for Mackerel and Pompano.
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St. George Is. US 98 to SR 300 (St. George Is. Causeway)
(COURTESY OF CAPT.CHET.) #2 Head east until you reach State Park Entrance.
If you have 4WD, pay FEE for access to the
gate to East Pass.
Really good beach fishing spot for Bull Redfish, Pompano, Sharks, Trout, Whiting and Tarpon.
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St. George Is. Causeway US 98 to SR 300 (St George Is. Causeway)
(COURTESY OF CAPT. CHET) #3
Good bank fishing along the causeway for Drum, Sheepshead and Trout. Shrimp does the trick.
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Apalachicola Piers US 98 (at W. end of Causeway)
St. Vincents Pier Sorry, no driving directions at this writing.
Looked like a good place to fish. No
facilities. Good
parking
Laffiette Park Pier. US 98 to 14th st. in Apalach. South on 14th to
end at park. Shaded fishing pier. Good
parking space. Good facilities. Picnic
tables. Nice playground for kids.
Prettiest site I have visited so far.
No fishing information was available at this time.
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Indian Pass US 98 to C30 B South. Pier at the end of the
W. of Apalachicola road at Indian Pass.
Good beach fishing for Redfish. Good beach fishing access and good parking.
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Capt. Chet’s spot #4 US 98 to C30. Left. continue past “Dead
Cape San Blas Man’s Curve” until you come to
Cape San Blas Rd.Left. Continue until you
come to Air Force Base on left. Public beach
access and good fishing on incoming tide.
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Cape San Blas Man’s Curve” to Cape San Blas Rd. Left.
Continue past AFB about 1/2 mile to rocks
on left. Start fishing here.
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Capt. Chet’s spot #6 Across road from #5 is a good grassy flat
Cape San Blas to wade. Wade out about waist deep and
fish a green curly tail grub. Trout and
Redfish here.
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Capt. Chet’s spot #7 US 98 to 2nd red light in Pt. St. Joe. Left/
Fish off old oil docks.
Deep water for Sheepshead, big Mangrove Snapper, Redfish, etc.
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Mexico Beach Public Pier US 98 to Mexico Beach. Follow signs to
Courtesy of Capt. Chet #8 pier.
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