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Nick's Park Fishing Dock

Port Richey, FL · Pithlachascotee River mouth · Fishing dock
🎣 Fish from land — no boat needed

City boat-ramp park near the mouth of the Cotee River, with a fishing dock over the river channel. Anglers work the channel and dock structure for snook, redfish, mangrove snapper and sheepshead; best on weekdays when ramp traffic is light. Parking: limited lot with some trailer parking.

Fee
Free
Hours
Dawn–dusk
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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7929 Bayview St, Port Richey, FL 34668 · GPS: 28.27600, -82.72860

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you fish at Nick's Park Fishing Dock without a boat?

Yes — Nick's Park Fishing Dock is a land-based fishing spot (fishing dock) in Port Richey, Florida. No boat is needed.

Do I need a fishing license at Nick's Park Fishing Dock?

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 Nick's Park Fishing Dock?

Free.

What are the hours at Nick's Park Fishing Dock?

Nick's Park Fishing Dock is open dawn–dusk.

What is the tide at Nick's Park Fishing Dock today?

Tide predictions for Nick's Park Fishing Dock come from the NOAA station at Tarpon Springs, Anclote River, about 8 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 Nick's Park Fishing Dock located?

Nick's Park Fishing Dock is located at 7929 Bayview St, Port Richey, FL 34668 in Pasco 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 8 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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