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St. Pete Pier Fishing Deck

St. Petersburg, FL · Tampa Bay · Fishing pier
🎣 Fish from land — no boat needed

Dedicated fishing deck at the bay end of the modern St. Pete Pier, built on the footings of the historic inverted-pyramid pier, with a cleaning station and Gator Jim's Tackle on site. Downtown deep-water access for snook, mackerel, sheepshead, trout and mangrove snapper. Parking: paid garages, lots and meters in the Pier District.

Fee
Free to fish
Hours
Pier district ~6 AM–11 PM
Lighted
Yes
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.

Good to know

Lighted for night fishingRestroomsWheelchair accessibleBait shop on site
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600 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 · GPS: 27.77400, -82.62440

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you fish at St. Pete Pier Fishing Deck without a boat?

Yes — St. Pete Pier Fishing Deck is a land-based fishing spot (fishing pier) in St. Petersburg, Florida. No boat is needed.

Do I need a fishing license at St. Pete Pier Fishing Deck?

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 St. Pete Pier Fishing Deck?

Free to fish.

What are the hours at St. Pete Pier Fishing Deck?

St. Pete Pier Fishing Deck is open pier district ~6 AM–11 PM.

Can you fish at night at St. Pete Pier Fishing Deck?

Yes — St. Pete Pier Fishing Deck is lighted for night fishing during its open hours.

What is the tide at St. Pete Pier Fishing Deck today?

Tide predictions for St. Pete Pier Fishing Deck come from the NOAA station at St. Petersburg, about 1 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 St. Pete Pier Fishing Deck located?

St. Pete Pier Fishing Deck is located at 600 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 in Pinellas County, Florida.

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Tides — St. Petersburg

Sun, Aug 2
5:31 AMHigh · 1.9 ft
11:06 AMLow · 0.9 ft
5:06 PMHigh · 2.3 ft
11:41 PMLow · 0.6 ft
Mon, Aug 3
5:54 AMHigh · 2.1 ft
12:02 PMLow · 0.8 ft
6:01 PMHigh · 2.0 ft
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Predictions are for NOAA station St. Petersburg, about 1 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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