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Nokomis Beach

Nokomis, FL · Gulf of Mexico · Shore fishing
🎣 Fish from land — no boat needed

Sarasota County's oldest public beach, on Casey Key just north of Venice Inlet, with surf fishing along the Gulf shoreline and bayside fishing near the Albee Road bridge. Whiting, pompano, snook and ladyfish in the surf; a full-service bait shop sits at the Albee Road approach. Parking: free paved lots.

Fee
Free
Hours
6 AM–10 PM
Lighted
No
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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RestroomsWheelchair accessible
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100 Casey Key Rd, Nokomis, FL 34275 · GPS: 27.12150, -82.47300

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you fish at Nokomis Beach without a boat?

Yes — Nokomis Beach is a land-based fishing spot (shore fishing) in Nokomis, Florida. No boat is needed.

Do I need a fishing license at Nokomis Beach?

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 Nokomis Beach?

Free.

What are the hours at Nokomis Beach?

Nokomis Beach is open 6 AM–10 PM.

What is the tide at Nokomis Beach today?

Tide predictions for Nokomis Beach come from the NOAA station at Sarasota, about 15 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 Nokomis Beach located?

Nokomis Beach is located at 100 Casey Key Rd, Nokomis, FL 34275 in Sarasota County, Florida.

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Tides — Sarasota

Sun, Aug 2
3:53 AMHigh · 1.7 ft
10:08 AMLow · 0.8 ft
3:28 PMHigh · 2.1 ft
10:43 PMLow · 0.5 ft
Mon, Aug 3
4:16 AMHigh · 1.9 ft
11:04 AMLow · 0.7 ft
4:23 PMHigh · 1.8 ft
11:07 PMLow · 0.7 ft
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Predictions are for NOAA station Sarasota, about 15 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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