The old Sunshine Skyway bridge approach, converted into a drive-on state park fishing pier over deep Tampa Bay water. Admission covers your fishing license, and the lights draw bait all night. Known for snook, tarpon, grouper, mackerel, cobia, sheepshead and pompano. Parking: drive on and park at your fishing spot (included in fee).
4905 34th St S (I-275 Sunshine Skyway north approach), St. Petersburg, FL 33711 · GPS: 27.61800, -82.65450
Yes — Skyway Fishing Pier State Park — North Pier is a land-based fishing spot (fishing pier) in St. Petersburg, Florida. No boat is needed.
No individual license is needed — Skyway Fishing Pier State Park — North Pier holds a pier fishing license that covers anglers fishing from it. Admission or fishing fees may still apply.
$4/vehicle + $4/adult ($2 child 6–12).
Skyway Fishing Pier State Park — North Pier is open 24 hours, making it a popular night-fishing spot.
Yes — Skyway Fishing Pier State Park — North Pier is lighted for night fishing and open 24 hours.
Tide predictions for Skyway Fishing Pier State Park — North Pier come from the NOAA station at Port Manatee, about 6 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.
Skyway Fishing Pier State Park — North Pier is located at 4905 34th St S (I-275 Sunshine Skyway north approach), St. Petersburg, FL 33711 in Pinellas County, Florida.
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