The south tip of Anna Maria Island where Coquina Beach meets Longboat Pass — a strong-current inlet fished from the sand, the rocks near the bridge, and the bayside boat-ramp shoreline. Productive surf and pass fishing for snook, pompano, mackerel, flounder and sharks. Parking: large free lot along Coquina Beach.
2650 Gulf Dr S, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217 · GPS: 27.44650, -82.69100
Yes — Coquina Beach South / Longboat Pass is a land-based fishing spot (shore fishing) in Bradenton Beach, Florida. No boat is needed.
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.
Free.
Coquina Beach South / Longboat Pass is open sunrise–sunset.
Tide predictions for Coquina Beach South / Longboat Pass come from the NOAA station at Sarasota, 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.
Coquina Beach South / Longboat Pass is located at 2650 Gulf Dr S, Bradenton Beach, FL 34217 in Manatee County, Florida.
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