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Gandy Beach & Causeway Shoreline

St. Petersburg, FL · Old Tampa Bay · Shore fishing
🎣 Fish from land — no boat needed

Miles of free drive-up shoreline on the Pinellas approach to the Gandy Bridge, long a favorite for night and wade fishing in Old Tampa Bay. Anglers cast the flats and bridge-adjacent channels for trout, redfish, snook, flounder and cobia; no facilities. Parking: free pull-off parking along the causeway.

Fee
Free
Hours
24 hours (roadside shoreline)
Lighted
No
Restrooms
No
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

Open 24 hours
Get directions

Gandy Blvd causeway shoreline, St. Petersburg, FL 33702 · GPS: 27.87490, -82.61620

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you fish at Gandy Beach & Causeway Shoreline without a boat?

Yes — Gandy Beach & Causeway Shoreline is a land-based fishing spot (shore fishing) in St. Petersburg, Florida. No boat is needed.

Do I need a fishing license at Gandy Beach & Causeway Shoreline?

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 Gandy Beach & Causeway Shoreline?

Free.

What are the hours at Gandy Beach & Causeway Shoreline?

Gandy Beach & Causeway Shoreline is open 24 hours, making it a popular night-fishing spot.

What is the tide at Gandy Beach & Causeway Shoreline today?

Tide predictions for Gandy Beach & Causeway Shoreline come from the NOAA station at Old Port Tampa, about 4 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 Gandy Beach & Causeway Shoreline located?

Gandy Beach & Causeway Shoreline is located at Gandy Blvd causeway shoreline, St. Petersburg, FL 33702 in Pinellas 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 4 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.

Conditions — Tampa Bay Area

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