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Picnic Island Park

Tampa, FL · Tampa Bay (Port Tampa) · Shore fishing
🎣 Fish from land — no boat needed
⚠ The park's fishing pier partially collapsed in early 2026 and is closed until further notice — shoreline fishing remains open. Conditions change — verify locally before a long drive.

City waterfront park at the south end of the Interbay Peninsula with extensive wadeable shoreline and beach fishing where Old Tampa Bay meets the main bay. Productive for snook, redfish, trout, sheepshead and mackerel; also a beach, dog beach and disc golf. Parking: free lots throughout the park.

Fee
Free
Hours
Sunrise–sunset
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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7409 Picnic Island Blvd, Tampa, FL 33616 · GPS: 27.85530, -82.55350

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you fish at Picnic Island Park without a boat?

Yes — Picnic Island Park is a land-based fishing spot (shore fishing) in Tampa, Florida. No boat is needed.

Do I need a fishing license at Picnic Island Park?

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 Picnic Island Park?

Free.

What are the hours at Picnic Island Park?

Picnic Island Park is open sunrise–sunset.

What is the tide at Picnic Island Park today?

Tide predictions for Picnic Island Park come from the NOAA station at Old Port Tampa, about 0 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 Picnic Island Park located?

Picnic Island Park is located at 7409 Picnic Island Blvd, Tampa, FL 33616 in Hillsborough County, Florida.

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Tides — Old Port Tampa

Sun, Aug 2
6:02 AMHigh · 2.1 ft
11:34 AMLow · 0.9 ft
5:40 PMHigh · 2.6 ft
Mon, Aug 3
12:09 AMLow · 0.6 ft
6:22 AMHigh · 2.3 ft
12:28 PMLow · 0.8 ft
6:34 PMHigh · 2.3 ft
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Predictions are for NOAA station Old Port Tampa, about 0 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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