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Palma Sola Causeway

Bradenton, FL · Palma Sola Bay · Shore fishing
🎣 Fish from land — no boat needed

A long sandy causeway across Palma Sola Bay where anglers wade or fish from the beach shoreline, plus a small county fishing pier with picnic shelters. Easy drive-up access for snook, redfish, trout and mullet on shallow grass flats. Parking: free roadside and beach parking along both sides of the causeway.

Fee
Free
Hours
Commonly fished day and night
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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9450 Manatee Ave W (SR 64), Bradenton, FL 34209 · GPS: 27.49651, -82.65646

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you fish at Palma Sola Causeway without a boat?

Yes — Palma Sola Causeway is a land-based fishing spot (shore fishing) in Bradenton, Florida. No boat is needed.

Do I need a fishing license at Palma Sola Causeway?

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 Palma Sola Causeway?

Free.

What are the hours at Palma Sola Causeway?

Palma Sola Causeway is open commonly fished day and night.

What is the tide at Palma Sola Causeway today?

Tide predictions for Palma Sola Causeway come from the NOAA station at Port Manatee, about 11 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 Palma Sola Causeway located?

Palma Sola Causeway is located at 9450 Manatee Ave W (SR 64), Bradenton, FL 34209 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 11 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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