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Centennial Fishing Pier (Placida)

Placida, FL · Coral Creek (Gasparilla Sound) · Fishing pier
🎣 Fish from land — no boat needed

The one Charlotte County-run fishing pier that came through the recent hurricanes and remains open, spanning mangrove-lined Coral Creek off Gasparilla Road near Placida. Tidal-creek fishing for snook, redfish, mangrove snapper and sheepshead; dogs are not allowed on the pier. Parking: free small lot at the park.

Fee
Free
Hours
Posted county park hours
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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14021 Gasparilla Rd, Placida, FL 33946 · GPS: 26.86000, -82.25000

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you fish at Centennial Fishing Pier (Placida) without a boat?

Yes — Centennial Fishing Pier (Placida) is a land-based fishing spot (fishing pier) in Placida, Florida. No boat is needed.

Do I need a fishing license at Centennial Fishing Pier (Placida)?

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 Centennial Fishing Pier (Placida)?

Free.

What are the hours at Centennial Fishing Pier (Placida)?

Centennial Fishing Pier (Placida) is open posted county park hours.

What is the tide at Centennial Fishing Pier (Placida) today?

Tide predictions for Centennial Fishing Pier (Placida) come from the NOAA station at Punta Gorda, about 12 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 Centennial Fishing Pier (Placida) located?

Centennial Fishing Pier (Placida) is located at 14021 Gasparilla Rd, Placida, FL 33946 in Charlotte County, Florida.

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Tides — Punta Gorda

Sun, Aug 2
12:43 AMLow · 0.3 ft
6:37 AMHigh · 1.6 ft
12:33 PMLow · 0.8 ft
6:12 PMHigh · 1.9 ft
Mon, Aug 3
1:08 AMLow · 0.5 ft
7:00 AMHigh · 1.7 ft
1:29 PMLow · 0.6 ft
7:07 PMHigh · 1.7 ft
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Predictions are for NOAA station Punta Gorda, about 12 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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