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Tom Adams Bridge (Lemon Bay)

Englewood, FL · Lemon Bay / Intracoastal · Bridge fishing
🎣 Fish from land — no boat needed
⚠ The dedicated Ainger Fishing Pier beside the bridge remains closed for rebuild — fishing is from the bridge walkway and approaches. Conditions change — verify locally before a long drive.

The high bridge carrying Beach Road across Lemon Bay to Manasota Key, a long-standing Englewood fishing landmark; anglers fish the walkways, approaches and adjacent shorelines over strong tidal current. Snook, redfish, mangrove snapper, sheepshead and pompano move through the channel. Parking: limited shoulder and lot parking near the bridge approaches.

Fee
Free
Hours
24 hours (public walkway)
Lighted
Yes
Restrooms
No
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

Open 24 hoursLighted for night fishing
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Beach Rd (CR 776) over Lemon Bay, Englewood, FL 34223 · GPS: 26.92050, -82.34400

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you fish at Tom Adams Bridge (Lemon Bay) without a boat?

Yes — Tom Adams Bridge (Lemon Bay) is a land-based fishing spot (bridge fishing) in Englewood, Florida. No boat is needed.

Do I need a fishing license at Tom Adams Bridge (Lemon Bay)?

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 Tom Adams Bridge (Lemon Bay)?

Free.

What are the hours at Tom Adams Bridge (Lemon Bay)?

Tom Adams Bridge (Lemon Bay) is open 24 hours, making it a popular night-fishing spot.

Can you fish at night at Tom Adams Bridge (Lemon Bay)?

Yes — Tom Adams Bridge (Lemon Bay) is lighted for night fishing and open 24 hours.

What is the tide at Tom Adams Bridge (Lemon Bay) today?

Tide predictions for Tom Adams Bridge (Lemon Bay) come from the NOAA station at Punta Gorda, about 17 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 Tom Adams Bridge (Lemon Bay) located?

Tom Adams Bridge (Lemon Bay) is located at Beach Rd (CR 776) over Lemon Bay, Englewood, FL 34223 in Charlotte County, Florida.

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Tides — Punta Gorda

Sun, Aug 2
12:43 AMLow · 0.3 ft
6:37 AMHigh · 1.6 ft
12:33 PMLow · 0.8 ft
6:12 PMHigh · 1.9 ft
Mon, Aug 3
1:08 AMLow · 0.5 ft
7:00 AMHigh · 1.7 ft
1:29 PMLow · 0.6 ft
7:07 PMHigh · 1.7 ft
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Predictions are for NOAA station Punta Gorda, about 17 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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