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Fred Howard Park Causeway

Tarpon Springs, FL · Gulf of Mexico (St. Joseph Sound) · Shore fishing
🎣 Fish from land — no boat needed

County beach park whose one-mile causeway is lined with drive-up shore fishing spots over shallow Gulf grass flats. Wade fishing either side of the causeway produces trout, redfish, snook and sheepshead, with cobia and mackerel in the cooler months. Parking: roadside parking along the one-mile causeway plus paid beach lot.

Fee
Free entry; $6/day beach-island parking
Hours
7 AM–sunset
Lighted
No
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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1700 Sunset Dr, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 · GPS: 28.15400, -82.79600

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you fish at Fred Howard Park Causeway without a boat?

Yes — Fred Howard Park Causeway is a land-based fishing spot (shore fishing) in Tarpon Springs, Florida. No boat is needed.

Do I need a fishing license at Fred Howard Park Causeway?

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 Fred Howard Park Causeway?

Free entry; $6/day beach-island parking.

What are the hours at Fred Howard Park Causeway?

Fred Howard Park Causeway is open 7 AM–sunset.

What is the tide at Fred Howard Park Causeway today?

Tide predictions for Fred Howard Park Causeway come from the NOAA station at Tarpon Springs, Anclote River, about 2 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 Fred Howard Park Causeway located?

Fred Howard Park Causeway is located at 1700 Sunset Dr, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 in Pinellas County, Florida.

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Tides — Tarpon Springs, Anclote River

Sun, Aug 2
3:50 AMHigh · 2.7 ft
9:49 AMLow · 1.0 ft
3:23 PMHigh · 3.1 ft
10:17 PMLow · 0.6 ft
Mon, Aug 3
4:15 AMHigh · 2.8 ft
10:41 AMLow · 0.8 ft
4:16 PMHigh · 2.7 ft
10:44 PMLow · 0.8 ft
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Predictions are for NOAA station Tarpon Springs, Anclote River, about 2 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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