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War Veterans' Memorial Park Shoreline

Bay Pines, FL · Boca Ciega Bay · Shore fishing
🎣 Fish from land — no boat needed

A 112-acre county park on a peninsula in Boca Ciega Bay with long natural and seawall shoreline popular for wade and shore fishing. Grass flats hold trout, redfish and snook; sheepshead work the rocky edges in winter. Parking: free park lots.

Fee
Free
Hours
7 AM–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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9600 Bay Pines Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33708 · GPS: 27.81300, -82.77050

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you fish at War Veterans' Memorial Park Shoreline without a boat?

Yes — War Veterans' Memorial Park Shoreline is a land-based fishing spot (shore fishing) in Bay Pines, Florida. No boat is needed.

Do I need a fishing license at War Veterans' Memorial Park Shoreline?

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 War Veterans' Memorial Park Shoreline?

Free.

What are the hours at War Veterans' Memorial Park Shoreline?

War Veterans' Memorial Park Shoreline is open 7 AM–sunset.

What is the tide at War Veterans' Memorial Park Shoreline today?

Tide predictions for War Veterans' Memorial Park Shoreline come from the NOAA station at St. Petersburg, about 9 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 War Veterans' Memorial Park Shoreline located?

War Veterans' Memorial Park Shoreline is located at 9600 Bay Pines Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33708 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 9 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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