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Englewood Beach Pier (Chadwick Park)

Englewood, FL · Gulf of Mexico / Manasota Key · Fishing pier
🎣 Fish from land — no boat needed

Charlotte County's main public beach park on Manasota Key, whose fishing pier is one of only two county piers open after the recent hurricanes. Also offers surf fishing along the Gulf beach, a 900-foot boardwalk, restrooms, showers and beach wheelchairs. Snook, pompano, whiting and mackerel. Parking: paid lot; free park-and-ride shuttle from Tringali Park most days.

Fee
Free entry; paid parking (75¢/hour)
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.

Good to know

RestroomsWheelchair accessible
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2100 N Beach Rd, Englewood, FL 34223 · GPS: 26.92780, -82.35350

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you fish at Englewood Beach Pier (Chadwick Park) without a boat?

Yes — Englewood Beach Pier (Chadwick Park) is a land-based fishing spot (fishing pier) in Englewood, Florida. No boat is needed.

Do I need a fishing license at Englewood Beach Pier (Chadwick Park)?

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 Englewood Beach Pier (Chadwick Park)?

Free entry; paid parking (75¢/hour).

What are the hours at Englewood Beach Pier (Chadwick Park)?

Englewood Beach Pier (Chadwick Park) is open posted county park hours.

What is the tide at Englewood Beach Pier (Chadwick Park) today?

Tide predictions for Englewood Beach Pier (Chadwick Park) come from the NOAA station at Punta Gorda, about 18 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 Englewood Beach Pier (Chadwick Park) located?

Englewood Beach Pier (Chadwick Park) is located at 2100 N Beach Rd, Englewood, FL 34223 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 18 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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