63-acre county preserve at the north tip of Apollo Beach with a sandy beach and open shoreline directly on Tampa Bay. Near the TECO Big Bend warm-water discharge, so the surrounding flats are known for snook, redfish, trout and strong winter action. Parking: free lot at the preserve entrance (fills on weekends).
6760 Surfside Blvd, Apollo Beach, FL 33572 · GPS: 27.79100, -82.42800
Yes — Apollo Beach Nature Preserve is a land-based fishing spot (shore fishing) in Apollo Beach, Florida. No boat is needed.
Florida residents fishing from shore or a land-attached structure need the free resident shoreline fishing license; non-residents generally need a regular saltwater license. Check current rules at MyFWC.com.
Free.
Apollo Beach Nature Preserve is open 8 AM–sunset.
Tide predictions for Apollo Beach Nature Preserve come from the NOAA station at Old Port Tampa, about 9 miles away. The tide chart on this page shows today's high and low tide times, updated daily from NOAA, plus predictions for the coming week.
Apollo Beach Nature Preserve is located at 6760 Surfside Blvd, Apollo Beach, FL 33572 in Hillsborough County, Florida.