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Historic Bridge Street Pier

Bradenton Beach, FL · Sarasota Bay / Anna Maria Sound · Fishing pier
🎣 Fish from land — no boat needed

A 550-foot historic pier on the bay side of Bradenton Beach, built on the original 1921 Cortez bridge approach, with a restaurant, bait shop and rod rentals on site. Fishing is covered by the city's pier license. Snook, mangrove snapper and summer tarpon, spring mackerel, winter sheepshead. Parking: free public lots on Bridge Street.

Fee
Free
Hours
Daily; restaurant hours vary
Lighted
Yes
Restrooms
Yes
✓ No individual fishing license needed — this pier’s license covers anglers (fees may apply)

Good to know

Lighted for night fishingRestroomsBait shop on sitePier license covers anglers
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200 Bridge St, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217 · GPS: 27.46586, -82.69573

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you fish at Historic Bridge Street Pier without a boat?

Yes — Historic Bridge Street Pier is a land-based fishing spot (fishing pier) in Bradenton Beach, Florida. No boat is needed.

Do I need a fishing license at Historic Bridge Street Pier?

No individual license is needed — Historic Bridge Street Pier holds a pier fishing license that covers anglers fishing from it. Admission or fishing fees may still apply.

How much does it cost to fish at Historic Bridge Street Pier?

Free.

What are the hours at Historic Bridge Street Pier?

Historic Bridge Street Pier is open daily; restaurant hours vary.

Can you fish at night at Historic Bridge Street Pier?

Yes — Historic Bridge Street Pier is lighted for night fishing during its open hours.

What is the tide at Historic Bridge Street Pier today?

Tide predictions for Historic Bridge Street Pier come from the NOAA station at Sarasota, about 13 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 Historic Bridge Street Pier located?

Historic Bridge Street Pier is located at 200 Bridge St, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217 in Manatee County, Florida.

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Tides — Sarasota

Sun, Aug 2
3:53 AMHigh · 1.7 ft
10:08 AMLow · 0.8 ft
3:28 PMHigh · 2.1 ft
10:43 PMLow · 0.5 ft
Mon, Aug 3
4:16 AMHigh · 1.9 ft
11:04 AMLow · 0.7 ft
4:23 PMHigh · 1.8 ft
11:07 PMLow · 0.7 ft
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Predictions are for NOAA station Sarasota, about 13 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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