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Green Bridge Fishing Pier

Palmetto, FL · Manatee River · Bridge fishing
🎣 Fish from land — no boat needed

A roughly 2,000-foot pedestrian fishing pier on the old US-41 'Green Bridge' span over the Manatee River, with cleaning table, fresh water and restrooms at Riverside Park. Open and lighted 24 hours — one of the area's best free night-fishing spots for sheepshead, black drum, snapper and pompano. Parking: free parking at Riverside Park.

Fee
Free
Hours
24 hours
Lighted
Yes
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

Open 24 hoursLighted for night fishingRestrooms
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801 Riverside Dr, Palmetto, FL 34221 · GPS: 27.50949, -82.57286

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you fish at Green Bridge Fishing Pier without a boat?

Yes — Green Bridge Fishing Pier is a land-based fishing spot (bridge fishing) in Palmetto, Florida. No boat is needed.

Do I need a fishing license at Green Bridge Fishing Pier?

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 Green Bridge Fishing Pier?

Free.

What are the hours at Green Bridge Fishing Pier?

Green Bridge Fishing Pier is open 24 hours, making it a popular night-fishing spot.

Can you fish at night at Green Bridge Fishing Pier?

Yes — Green Bridge Fishing Pier is lighted for night fishing and open 24 hours.

What is the tide at Green Bridge Fishing Pier today?

Tide predictions for Green Bridge Fishing Pier come from the NOAA station at Port Manatee, 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 Green Bridge Fishing Pier located?

Green Bridge Fishing Pier is located at 801 Riverside Dr, Palmetto, FL 34221 in Manatee County, Florida.

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Tides — Port Manatee

Sun, Aug 2
4:48 AMHigh · 1.8 ft
10:12 AMLow · 0.9 ft
4:17 PMHigh · 2.2 ft
10:53 PMLow · 0.6 ft
Mon, Aug 3
5:15 AMHigh · 1.9 ft
11:12 AMLow · 0.8 ft
5:16 PMHigh · 1.9 ft
11:16 PMLow · 0.8 ft
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Predictions are for NOAA station Port Manatee, 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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