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Sunset Beach Jetty (Tarpon Springs)

Tarpon Springs, FL · Gulf of Mexico near the Anclote anchorage · Jetty
🎣 Fish from land — no boat needed

Small city beach park at the mouth of the Anclote anchorage with rock jetty and shoreline fishing plus a small boat ramp. Anglers work the rocks and adjacent flats for snook, trout, redfish, sheepshead and jack crevalle. Parking: free city lot at the beach.

Fee
Free
Hours
Sunrise–sunset
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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1800 Gulf Rd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 · GPS: 28.14420, -82.78570

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you fish at Sunset Beach Jetty (Tarpon Springs) without a boat?

Yes — Sunset Beach Jetty (Tarpon Springs) is a land-based fishing spot (jetty) in Tarpon Springs, Florida. No boat is needed.

Do I need a fishing license at Sunset Beach Jetty (Tarpon Springs)?

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 Sunset Beach Jetty (Tarpon Springs)?

Free.

What are the hours at Sunset Beach Jetty (Tarpon Springs)?

Sunset Beach Jetty (Tarpon Springs) is open sunrise–sunset.

What is the tide at Sunset Beach Jetty (Tarpon Springs) today?

Tide predictions for Sunset Beach Jetty (Tarpon Springs) come from the NOAA station at Tarpon Springs, Anclote River, about 2 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 Sunset Beach Jetty (Tarpon Springs) located?

Sunset Beach Jetty (Tarpon Springs) is located at 1800 Gulf Rd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 in Pinellas County, Florida.

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Tides — Tarpon Springs, Anclote River

Sun, Aug 2
3:50 AMHigh · 2.7 ft
9:49 AMLow · 1.0 ft
3:23 PMHigh · 3.1 ft
10:17 PMLow · 0.6 ft
Mon, Aug 3
4:15 AMHigh · 2.8 ft
10:41 AMLow · 0.8 ft
4:16 PMHigh · 2.7 ft
10:44 PMLow · 0.8 ft
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Predictions are for NOAA station Tarpon Springs, Anclote River, about 2 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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