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John's Pass Jetty

Madeira Beach, FL · John's Pass (Gulf inlet to Boca Ciega Bay) · Jetty
🎣 Fish from land — no boat needed
⚠ The jetty walkway took 2024 hurricane damage — confirm current condition locally. Conditions change — verify locally before a long drive.

Rock jetty and walkway on the north side of John's Pass, one of the strongest tidal inlets on this coast, directly across from John's Pass Village and its bait shops. The moving water funnels snook, redfish, gag grouper, mackerel, pompano, flounder and sheepshead past land-based anglers. Parking: metered city lot at John's Pass Park; paid lots at the village.

Fee
Free to fish; metered parking
Hours
Daylight 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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RestroomsBait shop on site
Get directions

John's Pass Park, Gulf Blvd at 129th Ave, Madeira Beach, FL 33708 · GPS: 27.78470, -82.78420

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you fish at John's Pass Jetty without a boat?

Yes — John's Pass Jetty is a land-based fishing spot (jetty) in Madeira Beach, Florida. No boat is needed.

Do I need a fishing license at John's Pass Jetty?

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 John's Pass Jetty?

Free to fish; metered parking.

What are the hours at John's Pass Jetty?

John's Pass Jetty is open daylight hours.

What is the tide at John's Pass Jetty today?

Tide predictions for John's Pass Jetty come from the NOAA station at St. Petersburg, about 10 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 John's Pass Jetty located?

John's Pass Jetty is located at John's Pass Park, Gulf Blvd at 129th Ave, Madeira Beach, FL 33708 in Pinellas County, Florida.

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Tides — St. Petersburg

Sun, Aug 2
5:31 AMHigh · 1.9 ft
11:06 AMLow · 0.9 ft
5:06 PMHigh · 2.3 ft
11:41 PMLow · 0.6 ft
Mon, Aug 3
5:54 AMHigh · 2.1 ft
12:02 PMLow · 0.8 ft
6:01 PMHigh · 2.0 ft
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Predictions are for NOAA station St. Petersburg, about 10 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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