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Bay Vista Park Fishing Pier

St. Petersburg, FL · Tampa Bay · Fishing pier
🎣 Fish from land — no boat needed

A 160-foot neighborhood pier with a shaded end platform on open Tampa Bay at the southern tip of St. Petersburg, next to a public boat ramp and picnic area. Reliable for trout, mackerel, sheepshead and mangrove snapper. Parking: free park lot; boat ramp on site.

Fee
Free
Hours
30 min before sunrise–30 min…
Lighted
Restrooms
Yes
Florida anglers fishing from shore or a structure attached to land need the no-cost resident shoreline fishing license (or a regular license for non-residents). Details at MyFWC.

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7000 4th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705 · GPS: 27.70100, -82.63570

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you fish at Bay Vista Park Fishing Pier without a boat?

Yes — Bay Vista Park Fishing Pier is a land-based fishing spot (fishing pier) in St. Petersburg, Florida. No boat is needed.

Do I need a fishing license at Bay Vista Park Fishing Pier?

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.

How much does it cost to fish at Bay Vista Park Fishing Pier?

Free.

What are the hours at Bay Vista Park Fishing Pier?

Bay Vista Park Fishing Pier is open 30 min before sunrise–30 min after sunset.

What is the tide at Bay Vista Park Fishing Pier today?

Tide predictions for Bay Vista Park Fishing Pier come from the NOAA station at St. Petersburg, about 4 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.

Where is Bay Vista Park Fishing Pier located?

Bay Vista Park Fishing Pier is located at 7000 4th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705 in Pinellas County, Florida.

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Tides — St. Petersburg

Sun, Aug 2
5:31 AMHigh · 1.9 ft
11:06 AMLow · 0.9 ft
5:06 PMHigh · 2.3 ft
11:41 PMLow · 0.6 ft
Mon, Aug 3
5:54 AMHigh · 2.1 ft
12:02 PMLow · 0.8 ft
6:01 PMHigh · 2.0 ft
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Predictions are for NOAA station St. Petersburg, about 4 mi from this ramp. Heights are water level relative to the station datum — not depth at the ramp. Wind and weather can change actual levels.

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