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Bradenton Riverwalk Piers

Bradenton, FL · Manatee River · Fishing pier
🎣 Fish from land — no boat needed

Downtown Bradenton's riverfront park includes two roughly 250-foot fishing piers plus the Riverwalk Pier on the Manatee River. Urban, well-lit land-based fishing for snook, jacks, catfish, sheepshead and black drum, with restrooms and an amphitheater nearby. Parking: free street and lot parking in downtown Bradenton.

Fee
Free
Hours
Posted park hours
Lighted
Yes
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.

Good to know

Lighted for night fishingRestrooms
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452 3rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205 · GPS: 27.49943, -82.57088

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you fish at Bradenton Riverwalk Piers without a boat?

Yes — Bradenton Riverwalk Piers is a land-based fishing spot (fishing pier) in Bradenton, Florida. No boat is needed.

Do I need a fishing license at Bradenton Riverwalk Piers?

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 Bradenton Riverwalk Piers?

Free.

What are the hours at Bradenton Riverwalk Piers?

Bradenton Riverwalk Piers is open posted park hours.

Can you fish at night at Bradenton Riverwalk Piers?

Yes — Bradenton Riverwalk Piers is lighted for night fishing during its open hours.

What is the tide at Bradenton Riverwalk Piers today?

Tide predictions for Bradenton Riverwalk Piers come from the NOAA station at Port Manatee, about 10 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 Bradenton Riverwalk Piers located?

Bradenton Riverwalk Piers is located at 452 3rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205 in Manatee County, Florida.

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Tides — Port Manatee

Sun, Aug 2
4:48 AMHigh · 1.8 ft
10:12 AMLow · 0.9 ft
4:17 PMHigh · 2.2 ft
10:53 PMLow · 0.6 ft
Mon, Aug 3
5:15 AMHigh · 1.9 ft
11:12 AMLow · 0.8 ft
5:16 PMHigh · 1.9 ft
11:16 PMLow · 0.8 ft
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Predictions are for NOAA station Port Manatee, about 10 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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