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DeSoto Park Fishing Pier (Palmetto Beach)

Tampa, FL · McKay Bay · Fishing pier
🎣 Fish from land — no boat needed

Historic city park in the Palmetto Beach neighborhood with a roughly 300-foot pier extending into shallow, mullet-rich McKay Bay. Land-based anglers target snook, redfish, black drum and juvenile tarpon in the upper bay. Parking: free neighborhood park lot.

Fee
Free
Hours
Posted 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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Restrooms
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2617 Corrine St, Tampa, FL 33605 · GPS: 27.93300, -82.43000

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you fish at DeSoto Park Fishing Pier (Palmetto Beach) without a boat?

Yes — DeSoto Park Fishing Pier (Palmetto Beach) is a land-based fishing spot (fishing pier) in Tampa, Florida. No boat is needed.

Do I need a fishing license at DeSoto Park Fishing Pier (Palmetto Beach)?

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 DeSoto Park Fishing Pier (Palmetto Beach)?

Free.

What are the hours at DeSoto Park Fishing Pier (Palmetto Beach)?

DeSoto Park Fishing Pier (Palmetto Beach) is open posted park hours.

What is the tide at DeSoto Park Fishing Pier (Palmetto Beach) today?

Tide predictions for DeSoto Park Fishing Pier (Palmetto Beach) come from the NOAA station at Old Port Tampa, about 9 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 DeSoto Park Fishing Pier (Palmetto Beach) located?

DeSoto Park Fishing Pier (Palmetto Beach) is located at 2617 Corrine St, Tampa, FL 33605 in Hillsborough County, Florida.

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Tides — Old Port Tampa

Sun, Aug 2
6:02 AMHigh · 2.1 ft
11:34 AMLow · 0.9 ft
5:40 PMHigh · 2.6 ft
Mon, Aug 3
12:09 AMLow · 0.6 ft
6:22 AMHigh · 2.3 ft
12:28 PMLow · 0.8 ft
6:34 PMHigh · 2.3 ft
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Predictions are for NOAA station Old Port Tampa, about 9 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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