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Maximo Park Shoreline

St. Petersburg, FL · Boca Ciega Bay / mouth of Tampa Bay · Shore fishing
🎣 Fish from land — no boat needed

Large city park where Boca Ciega Bay meets Tampa Bay, with extensive shoreline access and small piers near the boat ramp complex, plus current-swept water near the Skyway approach. Good for snook, trout, redfish and sheepshead. Parking: free lots throughout the 70-acre park.

Fee
Free
Hours
30 min before sunrise–30 min…
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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Sunshine Skyway Ln S & Pinellas Point Dr S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 · GPS: 27.70980, -82.68990

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you fish at Maximo Park Shoreline without a boat?

Yes — Maximo Park Shoreline is a land-based fishing spot (shore fishing) in St. Petersburg, Florida. No boat is needed.

Do I need a fishing license at Maximo Park 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 Maximo Park Shoreline?

Free.

What are the hours at Maximo Park Shoreline?

Maximo Park Shoreline is open 30 min before sunrise–30 min after sunset.

What is the tide at Maximo Park Shoreline today?

Tide predictions for Maximo Park Shoreline come from the NOAA station at St. Petersburg, about 5 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 Maximo Park Shoreline located?

Maximo Park Shoreline is located at Sunshine Skyway Ln S & Pinellas Point Dr S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 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 5 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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