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The best ocean and Gulf fishing piers in Florida for big fish

34 Florida saltwater piers, jetties and fishing bridges on the Gulf, the Atlantic and the Keys, with length, hours, fees, whether the pier's license covers you, and the big fish each official page names.

Checked against city, county, FWC and pier operator pages on November 8, 2026. Many Florida piers were damaged by hurricanes, so check the official page before you go. This Is Florida isn't paid by any pier on this page.

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Gulf coast piers

1. Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier

Pensacola Beach, Escambia County

  • Panhandle
  • Gulf
  • Check before you go

This pier runs more than 1,470 feet out past two sand bars, and the pier says king mackerel, cobia and tarpon are caught here. When blue water moves in close, sailfish of 50 pounds or more have come off the end.

Length (feet): over 1,470

Fishing fee: Observers $2.25 all day; adult fishing $7.50; youth $4.50; senior and military $6.50; children under 6 free (prices do not include sales tax and fees)

Fishing license: The pier says the license is included: it provides the pier, bait, tackle, license and fishing poles.

On the pier: Bait and tackle, rental rods ($14.50), carts, coolers, food and drinks, Casino Beach Bar & Grill and The Drift restaurant on the pier, benches

Big fish named on the official page: King mackerel, cobia, tarpon, mahi mahi, bonito, redfish, Spanish mackerel, pompano; sailfish of 50 pounds or more have been caught off the end

Pier rules: The west side of the pier is an alcohol-free zone (Escambia County beach laws).

Official page

What the official pages say
  • The pier stretches more than 1,470 feet out, past two sand bars. (source)
  • King and Spanish mackerel, cobia, mahi mahi, tarpon, bonito and redfish are among the fish caught here. (source)
  • Sailfish of 50 pounds or more have been caught off the end of the pier. (source)
  • The pier provides the license along with bait, tackle and poles. (source)
  • Daily fishing prices: adults $7.50, youth $4.50, seniors $6.50; observers $2.25. (source)
  • Rental rods are $14.50. (source)
  • The west side of the pier is an alcohol-free zone. (source)

3. Okaloosa Island Pier (The Island Pier)

Fort Walton Beach (Okaloosa Island), Okaloosa County

  • Panhandle
  • Gulf
  • Check before you go

The operator says big tarpon, king mackerel, cobia and blackfin tuna are what this pier is known for. One year a 42-pound king caught here beat every boat in the Destin fishing rodeo.

Built or opened: original opened 1972; reopened 1999 after repairs (county) / current pier opened 1998 (operator)

Length (feet): 1,262 (operator) / 1,270 (county)

Hours: 5:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. (holiday hours may vary)

Fishing fee: Adult fishing pass $8; child (6-12) $5; 5 and under free; senior (65+) $7; observers/walking $2; annual passes sold. Prices do not include sales tax and card fees.

Fishing license: Daily fishing pass includes license.

On the pier: Tackle shop at the base of the pier with artificial and natural bait, rod rentals ($30; premium king mackerel and tarpon rod $45), food and drinks, octagon at the end

Big fish named on the official page: Tarpon over 100 pounds, king mackerel, cobia, blackfin tuna; also red drum, bonito, jack crevalle; sailfish (very rare)

Official page

What the official pages say
  • The pier stretches 1,262 feet into the Gulf. (source)
  • The county says the pier reopened in 1999 at 1,270 feet after repairs. (source)
  • The operator says the current pier opened in 1998. (source)
  • Large tarpon, king mackerel, cobia and blackfin tuna are the pier's claims to fame. (source)
  • A 42-pound king mackerel caught on the pier beat every boat in the Destin fishing rodeo one year. (source)
  • The daily fishing pass includes your license; adult pass is $8. (source)
  • Hours are 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. (source)

4. M.B. Miller County Pier

Panama City Beach, Bay County

  • Panhandle
  • Gulf
  • Check before you go

Bay County's 1,500-foot pier runs out into the Gulf in Panama City Beach and is open around the clock. There's a bait and tackle shop right on site.

Length (feet): 1,500

Hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day

Fishing fee: Spectators $3 daily; fishing $6 daily (over 6); child 6 and under free; disabled, active military and seniors 65+ $3. Cashless (card only). Parking $2 an hour or $12 per day via Passport app. Annual passes sold at Frank Brown Park (also good at Russell-Fields City Pier).

On the pier: Coastal Tackle bait and tackle shop, restrooms, lifeguarded beach, seasonal drink stand

Pier rules: Pier usage is cashless; credit or debit card only.

Official page

What the official pages say
  • The pier is 1,500 feet long. (source)
  • It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. (source)
  • Fishing costs $6 a day; spectators pay $3. (source)
  • Parking is $2 an hour or $12 a day. (source)
  • A bait and tackle shop is on site. (source)
  • Pier fees are card only. (source)

5. Mexico Beach City Pier

Mexico Beach, Bay County

  • Panhandle
  • Gulf
  • Closed

Hurricane Michael destroyed Mexico Beach's city pier, and the city is working with FEMA to rebuild it.

Status: Closed: closed until further notice; destroyed by Hurricane Michael, city is working with FEMA to rebuild (pier rebuild listed as In Process)

Official page

What the official pages say
  • The city pier is closed until further notice. (source)
  • Hurricane Michael destroyed the pier, and the city is working with FEMA to rebuild. (source)
  • The pier rebuild is listed as in process. (source)

6. Pensacola Bay Fishing Bridge (old 3-Mile Bridge)

Pensacola / Gulf Breeze, Escambia County

  • Panhandle
  • Bay
  • Closed

The old 3-Mile Bridge fishing pier is closed while Escambia County replaces it after Hurricane Sally damage. The county expects the new bridge done by Summer 2027.

Status: Closed: closed until further notice; being replaced after Hurricane Sally damage, expected completion Summer 2027, weather permitting

Built or opened: replacement construction began after Notice to Proceed 10/29/2025

Fishing fee: Before closure: daily $2 per walk-on angler or vehicle passenger, $5 per vehicle (includes driver); seniors 62+ 50% off; children 15 and younger free; annual passes $50 / $75

Fishing license: A saltwater license is not required; the county bought licensing for the bridge structure.

Pier rules: Maximum four rods per angler, rods attended at all times, maximum two crab baskets per person, no pets, no jumping or diving, no standing or sitting on rails; children under 12 with an adult; FWC regulations apply.

Official page

What the official pages say
  • The fishing bridge is closed until further notice. (source)
  • The bridge will stay closed during construction and should be done by Summer 2027. (source)
  • The project replaces the pier damaged by Hurricane Sally. (source)
  • Construction got its notice to proceed on 10/29/2025. (source)
  • No saltwater license is needed; the county licensed the bridge. (source)
  • Anglers may use up to four rods. (source)

7. Pensacola Beach Bob Sikes Fishing Pier

Pensacola Beach, Escambia County

  • Panhandle
  • Bay
  • Rehabilitation planned

This pier is the southern piece of the old Bob Sikes bridge and gives anglers access to the Intracoastal Waterway. The county plans to rehabilitate 1,650 feet of the 1,750-foot pier.

Status: Rehabilitation planned: county notice of Feb 26, 2026 says construction is scheduled to begin in mid-to-late 2026; the pier was damaged during Hurricane Sally

Length (feet): 1,750

Official page

What the official pages say
  • The pier is the southern section of the old Bob Sikes bridge, next to Pensacola Beach Boulevard. (source)
  • It gives anglers access to the Intracoastal Waterway. (source)
  • The project rehabilitates 1,650 feet of the 1,750-foot pier. (source)
  • Construction is scheduled to begin in mid-to-late 2026. (source)
  • The pier was damaged during Hurricane Sally. (source)

8. Fort Pickens Fishing Pier (Gulf Islands National Seashore)

Pensacola Beach (Fort Pickens Area), Escambia County

  • Panhandle
  • Bay
  • Check before you go

The park service calls this 200-foot pier the most popular place to fish in the Fort Pickens area. It's a licensed pier, so you don't need your own license to fish from it.

Length (feet): 200

Fishing license: Licensed pier: you do not need your own license for recreational fishing from it.

On the pier: Wheelchair accessible, trash dumpster, interpretive exhibits

Pier rules: Limit two poles, or one pole and one cast net, per person. No bow, spear gun or Hawaiian sling fishing. No alcohol, pets, glass, generators, canopies or other shelters. Florida fishing regulations apply.

Official page

What the official pages say
  • The pier stretches 200 feet into Pensacola Bay. (source)
  • It is a licensed pier, so you do not need your own license. (source)
  • Limit two poles, or one pole and one cast net, per person. (source)
  • It is known as the most popular place to fish in the Fort Pickens area. (source)

9. City of Cedar Key Fishing Pier

Cedar Key, Levy County

  • Big Bend and Nature Coast
  • Gulf
  • Open

The city calls its pier one of the finest spots on Florida's Nature Coast to cast a line. Anglers go after redfish, trout, flounder and sheepshead here.

Status: Open: city page says the pier is open to the public (page undated)

Big fish named on the official page: Redfish, trout, flounder, sheepshead

Heads-up: the city page that says the pier is open isn't dated.

Official page

What the official pages say
  • The pier is open to the public. (source)
  • Anglers fish for redfish, trout, flounder and sheepshead. (source)
  • The pier is at 550 Dock Street. (source)

10. Skyway Fishing Pier State Park

St. Petersburg / Terra Ceia area, Hillsborough and Manatee County

  • Tampa Bay
  • Bay
  • Partly open

Two long bridge-span piers in the mouth of Tampa Bay, open around the clock with bait and tackle on site. FDOT is building a new one-mile concrete pier next to the active south pier while keeping fishing open.

Status: Partly open: FDOT is replacing the south pier (Manatee County) and rehabilitating the north pier (Hillsborough County); FDOT says fishing access will be maintained throughout the project. The FWC guide notes the east span is closed to all traffic.

Hours: 24 hours

Fishing fee: Entrance fee charged (amount not printed on the pages fetched)

Fishing license: Pier license covers you: the FWC guide lists the fishing license as provided.

On the pier: Bait and tackle, restrooms, fish cleaning tables, fresh water, monofilament recycling

Pier rules: No RVs, trailers or heavy trucks on the fishing pier.

Official page

What the official pages say
  • FDOT is replacing the Manatee County Skyway pier and rehabilitating the Hillsborough County pier. (source)
  • FDOT says fishing access stays open during the project. (source)
  • A new one-mile concrete pier will be built next to the active Manatee County pier. (source)
  • The east span is closed to all traffic. (source)
  • Open 24 hours, with fish cleaning tables. (source)
  • There is an entrance fee, the fishing license is provided, and bait and tackle are sold. (source)
  • No RVs, trailers or heavy trucks on the pier. (source)

11. Fort De Soto Park Gulf Pier

Tierra Verde, Pinellas County

  • Tampa Bay
  • Gulf
  • Open

The Gulf-side pier at Pinellas County's biggest park, with its own food and bait concession.

Status: Open (Pinellas County project page, last updated October 5, 2023)

Hours: Park open 7 a.m. to sunset

Fishing fee: $6 county parking fee

Fishing license: Bring your own license: the county says a fishing license is required throughout the park, including the piers.

On the pier: Food and bait concession, fish cleaning tables, restrooms, monofilament recycling

Official page

What the official pages say
  • The county says the Gulf Pier remains open. (source)
  • The county page was last updated October 5, 2023. (source)
  • The Gulf pier has a food and bait concession. (source)
  • A fishing license is required, including on the piers. (source)
  • The park is open 7 a.m. to sunset. (source)
  • Parking costs $6. (source)
  • FWC lists fish cleaning tables and monofilament recycling. (source)

12. Fort De Soto Park Bay Pier

Tierra Verde, Pinellas County

  • Tampa Bay
  • Bay
  • Open

A brand-new concrete pier on the bay side of Fort De Soto, lit for evening fishing and fitted with fish cleaning stations.

Status: Open: new pier reopened September 28, 2023

Built or opened: original built 1943, reconstructed 1984, replaced 2023

Hours: Park open 7 a.m. to sunset

Fishing fee: $6 county parking fee

Fishing license: Bring your own license: the county says a fishing license is required throughout the park, including the piers.

On the pier: Fish cleaning stations, low-level deck lighting with pole lighting at the end, shade structure

Official page

What the official pages say
  • The county reopened the new Bay Pier with a ribbon cutting on September 28, 2023. (source)
  • Dated September 28, 2023. (source)
  • The original pier was built in 1943 and reconstructed in 1984. (source)
  • The new pier has deck lighting with pole lights at the end. (source)
  • Fish cleaning stations were added. (source)
  • A fishing license is required, including on the piers. (source)
  • Parking costs $6. (source)

13. Englewood Beach at Chadwick Park Fishing Pier

Englewood, Charlotte County

  • Southwest Florida
  • Bay
  • Open

One of only two Charlotte County fishing piers back open after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, at a Gulf beach park in Englewood.

Status: Open (Charlotte County post-storm facilities status page)

Fishing fee: Metered parking

On the pier: Restrooms, picnic shelters, beach wheelchairs at the park

Official page

What the official pages say
  • The county lists the Chadwick Park Fishing Pier as open. (source)
  • The county classes it as a beach/bay inland waters pier. (source)
  • The southern parking entrance reopened April 2, 2025. (source)
  • The park was built in 2001. (source)
  • Parking is metered. (source)
  • The park has a fishing pier, picnic shelters and restrooms. (source)

14. Boca Grande Fishing Pier

Gasparilla Island, Charlotte County

  • Southwest Florida
  • Bay
  • Closed

A Gasparilla Island pier near Boca Grande that remains closed while the county restores it.

Status: Closed: closed for restoration after Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Official page

What the official pages say
  • The county says Boca Grande fishing pier remains closed. (source)
  • Charlotte County piers were badly damaged by Helene and Milton. (source)
  • It fishes bay inland waters. (source)

15. Fort Myers Beach Pier

Fort Myers Beach, Lee County

  • Southwest Florida
  • Gulf
  • Closed

Lee County is rebuilding the Gulf pier bigger than before: 1,000 feet long and 12 feet wide, in the same spot.

Status: Closed: being rebuilt after Hurricane Ian destroyed it in September 2022; estimated completion August 2027 (Lee County update posted February 18, 2025).

Built or opened: destroyed 2022; rebuild planned to finish 2027

Length (feet): 1,000 (rebuilt pier, planned)

Official page

What the official pages say
  • Estimated completion is August 2027. (source)
  • The new pier will be 1,000 feet long and 12 feet wide. (source)
  • The old pier was destroyed by Hurricane Ian in September 2022. (source)
  • Construction was expected to start in late 2026 and take about a year. (source)
  • The update was posted February 18, 2025. (source)

Atlantic coast piers

16. Jacksonville Beach Fishing Pier

Jacksonville Beach, Duval County

  • Northeast Florida
  • Atlantic
  • Open

The city's pier runs nearly a quarter mile into the Atlantic, with a bait shop, rod rentals and fish cleaning stations, and the entry fee covers your fishing license.

Status: Open

Length (feet): nearly a quarter of a mile

Hours: 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM every day (city facility page); the pier closes in dangerous weather

Fishing fee: Fishing: $5.50 day (non-local), $4.50 day (local), $300 annual pass, $60 bundle of 20 fishing entries; walking: $2.50 day (non-local), $1.50 day (local); $0.50 cash discount per person

Fishing license: No license needed: the city says fishing is covered in the entry fee.

On the pier: Bait shop, fishing pole rentals ($15 plus tax for the day), parking, picnic tables, restrooms, fish cleaning stations, concession area

Pier rules: No diving or jumping, no food or alcohol on the pier, no sitting on the rails, no skateboards, scooters, surfboards or bicycles, no feeding wildlife, no pets except service animals.

Official page

What the official pages say
  • The pier is nearly a quarter mile long. (source)
  • The city lists hours of 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM. (source)
  • Day fishing costs $5.50 for non-locals and $4.50 for locals. (source)
  • No fishing license is needed; it is covered by the entry fee. (source)
  • Rod rentals cost $15 plus tax for the day. (source)
  • The pier has fish cleaning stations, a concession area and a bait shop. (source)
  • Pier rules ban diving, food and alcohol. (source)

17. St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier

St. Augustine Beach, St. Johns County

  • Northeast Florida
  • Atlantic
  • Closed

A 1,300-foot county pier reaching into the Atlantic at St. Augustine Beach, with bait, tackle and rod rentals at the gift shop. It is closed for piling repairs through about the end of November 2026.

Status: Closed: closed for piling repairs starting May 13, 2026; the county expects work to be finished by the end of November 2026 (county notice dated May 11, 2026). The Pier Gift Shop stays open.

Built or opened: originally built 1939; renovated pier reopened 2023

Length (feet): 1300

Hours: Pier gift shop: Monday to Sunday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Fishing fee: Two county pages list different fees (see conflict). Pier park page: sightseeing $2; fishing $4 county residents, $6 non-residents; free parking.

On the pier: Gift shop with bait, tackle and fishing pole rentals; free parking; restrooms, showers, splash pad, pavilion, tide charts

Pier rules: Swimming and surfing are not allowed within 400 feet of the pier; during construction, stay 500 feet away.

Official page

What the official pages say
  • The county closed the pier starting May 13, 2026 for piling repairs. (source)
  • Repairs are expected to be done by the end of November 2026. (source)
  • The pier is 1,300 feet long. (source)
  • The pier was first built in 1939 and the renovated pier reopened in 2023. (source)
  • The renovated pier reopened in 2023 after Hurricane Matthew rebuilding. (source)
  • The gift shop sells bait and tackle and rents fishing poles. (source)
  • Fishing costs $4 for county residents and $6 for non-residents on the pier park page. (source)

18. Flagler Beach Fishing Pier

Flagler Beach, Flagler County

  • Central East Coast
  • Atlantic
  • Closed

Flagler Beach's city pier is being rebuilt after Hurricane Ian, with the city planning to reopen it in January 2027.

Status: Closed: heavily damaged by Hurricane Ian on September 29, 2022; under reconstruction and will reopen January 2027 (city page).

Hours: Everyday 6 a.m. to 12 midnight (as listed on the city page)

Fishing license: City ordinance list: Florida fishing license required for nonresidents, even on beach (state law).

Pier rules: No shark fishing on the pier; no alcoholic beverages on the pier.

Official page

What the official pages say
  • Hurricane Ian heavily damaged the pier on September 29, 2022. (source)
  • The pier is under reconstruction and will reopen January 2027. (source)
  • The city lists pier hours of 6 a.m. to midnight every day. (source)
  • Shark fishing is not allowed on the pier. (source)
  • Nonresidents need a Florida fishing license. (source)

19. Daytona Beach Pier (Main Street Pier)

Daytona Beach, Volusia County

  • Central East Coast
  • Atlantic
  • Check before you go

Daytona's century-old city-owned pier lets you fish the east end for free with no license needed, a rare deal on the Atlantic coast.

Built or opened: Pier Casino opened 1925; city refurbished it after 2009; reopened June 5, 2012

Length (feet): 1000

Hours: Fishing: March 16 to October 31, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; November 1 to March 15, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week

Fishing fee: No cost to fish. Parking at Breaker's Oceanfront Park metered lot is $1.25 per hour; valet $10 for the day.

Fishing license: No fishing license required on the east end of the pier.

On the pier: Joe's Crab Shack restaurant on the pier; metered parking at the base

Pier rules: Fishing is allowed on the east end of the pier.

Official page

What the official pages say
  • Fishing is on the east end, free, and no license is needed. (source)
  • Summer-season fishing hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (source)
  • Winter-season fishing hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. (source)
  • The Pier Casino opened in 1925 with a 1,000-foot pier. (source)
  • The pier reopened June 5, 2012 with Joe's Crab Shack. (source)
  • Metered parking at Breaker's Oceanfront Park costs $1.25 per hour. (source)
  • The city says it has put more than $3.1 million into repairs and storm recovery. (source)

20. Jetty Park Fishing Pier (Port Canaveral)

Cape Canaveral, Brevard County

  • Space Coast
  • Atlantic
  • Check before you go

The Canaveral Port Authority's 1,200-foot pier sits right at the port entrance, needs no fishing license, and stays open around the clock for campers.

Length (feet): 1200

Hours: Park and pier 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM daily; registered campers have 24-hour pier access

Fishing fee: Parking requires a pre-purchased day pass or annual pass; no cash or card at the gate.

Fishing license: No license required to fish off the pier (fishing from the channel shoreline does require one).

On the pier: Bait sold at Water's Edge bait shop (camp store does not sell bait); camp store, pavilion with restrooms, lifeguards on the beach

Pier rules: Rod and reel or pole only: cast nets, trotlines, crab traps, set lines and jug fishing are banned; no fishing from the jetty rocks or the beach; no diving or jumping off the pier; follow FWC rules.

Official page

What the official pages say
  • The pier is 1,200 feet long. (source)
  • Jetty Park is open daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM. (source)
  • The pier closes at 9:00 PM, except campers have 24-hour access. (source)
  • No license is needed to fish off the pier. (source)
  • Only rod and reel or pole fishing is allowed; cast nets and other gear are banned. (source)
  • Fishing from the jetty rocks is banned. (source)
  • Parking needs a pre-purchased pass. (source)

21. Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier

Cocoa Beach, Brevard County

  • Space Coast
  • Atlantic
  • Check before you go

Built in 1962 and stretching 800 feet over the Atlantic, Cocoa Beach's landmark pier is the Space Coast's best-known pier.

Built or opened: built 1962

Length (feet): 800

On the pier: Restaurants, gift shops, beach rentals, fresh water showers

Official page

What the official pages say
  • The pier was built in 1962. (source)
  • The pier stretches 800 feet over the Atlantic. (source)
  • It offers beach rentals and fresh water showers. (source)

22. Sebastian Inlet North Jetty (Sebastian Inlet State Park)

Melbourne Beach, Brevard County

  • Space Coast
  • Atlantic
  • Partly open

The Sebastian Inlet District lists tarpon, snook, cobia and redfish among the species commonly caught at the inlet; the north jetty is due to close for rebuilding starting about January 2027.

Status: Partly open: the north jetty will be closed to the public when Phase 2 and 3 rebuilding starts, expected January 2027, with completion expected July 2028 (Sebastian Inlet District, updated October 15, 2026).

Built or opened: Phase 1 rebuilt 210 feet of the north jetty, reopened June 30, 2025

Big fish named on the official page: Tarpon, snook, cobia, redfish, black drum, bluefish, barracuda, crevalle jack, Spanish mackerel, permit, pompano, mangrove snapper, flounder, sheepshead

Official page

What the official pages say
  • Rebuilding is expected to start in January 2027, closing the north jetty. (source)
  • Completion is expected in July 2028. (source)
  • Phase 1 rebuilt 210 feet of the jetty, completed in June 2025. (source)
  • The north jetty reopened June 30, 2025. (source)
  • Tarpon are on the district's list of commonly caught species. (source)
  • Cobia are on the list. (source)
  • Snook are on the list. (source)

23. Juno Beach Pier

Juno Beach, Palm Beach County

  • Palm Beach
  • Atlantic
  • Partly open

A 990-foot county pier run by Loggerhead Marinelife Center, where the underwater camera has spotted tarpon, snook, goliath grouper and lemon sharks. The pier license covers your fishing, and the Pier House rents poles and sells bait.

Status: Partly open: reopened with the "T" section closed for assessment and repair after high surf; refurbishment construction began June 1, 2026 and is phased to avoid a full closure

Length (feet): 990

Hours: Sunrise to sunset

Fishing fee: Spectator $2.00 (veterans free); fishing $5.00; youth fishing (12 and under) $3.00; veterans fishing $3.00

Fishing license: Covered: the pier holds a fishing license for anglers, so no extra license is needed

On the pier: Pier House with snack bar, gift store, fishing tackle, rental poles and bait; kids fishing clinics and private fishing lessons

Big fish named on the official page: Atlantic tarpon, snook, goliath grouper, lemon shark, cubera snapper, great barracuda and permit have been seen on the pier's underwater camera

Pier rules: Part of the Responsible Pier Initiative (sea turtle rescue and monofilament cleanup)

Official page

What the official pages say
  • The pier has reopened, but the T section is closed for assessment and repair after high surf. (source)
  • Refurbishment construction started June 1, 2026. (source)
  • The pier offers 990 feet of saltwater fishing. (source)
  • The pier's license covers anglers, so no extra license is needed. (source)
  • Hours are sunrise to sunset; daily fishing is $5. (source)
  • The Pier House sells tackle and rents poles and bait. (source)
  • Species seen on the underwater pier camera include Atlantic tarpon and goliath grouper. (source)

24. Lake Worth Beach Pier (William O. Lockhart Municipal Pier)

Lake Worth Beach, Palm Beach County

  • Palm Beach
  • Atlantic
  • Check before you go

The city calls this 960-foot pier one of Florida's top land-based fishing spots, with a bait shop that rents rods.

Length (feet): 960

On the pier: Bait shop with rod rentals, shaded benches, space for tournaments and events

Official page

What the official pages say
  • The pier stretches 960 feet into the Atlantic and the city calls it one of Florida's top land-based fishing spots. (source)
  • There is a bait shop with rod rentals and shaded benches. (source)
  • The pier is part of the city's Casino and Beach Complex. (source)

25. Boynton Inlet (Ocean Inlet Park jetty)

Ocean Ridge, Palm Beach County

  • Palm Beach
  • Atlantic
  • Check before you go

A county inlet park where the jetty and inlet fishing stay open around the clock, with 24-hour parking for anglers.

Hours: Park sunrise to sunset; inlet fishing and the jetty open 24 hours

On the pier: 24-hour parking for recreational fishing, restrooms, outdoor showers, picnic areas with grills

Pier rules: Saltwater fishing and surfing are not permitted in the guarded swimming area; balloons prohibited

Official page

What the official pages say
  • Inlet fishing is available 24 hours, even though the park is sunrise to sunset. (source)
  • The jetty is open 24 hours. (source)
  • There is 24-hour parking for recreational fishing. (source)
  • Fishing is not allowed in the guarded swimming area. (source)

26. South Inlet Park jetty (Boca Raton Inlet)

Boca Raton, Palm Beach County

  • Palm Beach
  • Atlantic
  • Check before you go

A county beach park on the inlet with a jetty that is open 24 hours for saltwater fishing.

Hours: Park sunrise to sunset; jetty open 24 hours

Fishing fee: Parking: Monday-Friday $4 per hour; Saturday, Sunday and holidays $5 per hour, tax included

On the pier: Restrooms, outdoor showers, picnic areas with grills, playground

Pier rules: Saltwater fishing and surfing are not permitted in the guarded swimming area; balloons prohibited

Official page

What the official pages say
  • The park offers saltwater fishing and a jetty open 24 hours. (source)
  • Parking costs $4 per hour on weekdays and $5 per hour on weekends and holidays. (source)
  • Fishing is not allowed in the guarded swimming area. (source)

27. Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier

Deerfield Beach, Broward County

  • Broward and Miami
  • Atlantic
  • Open

The city calls its 976-foot pier the crowning jewel of its beach; the concession rents rods and stocks fresh and frozen bait and tackle.

Status: Open (restricted access beyond the furthest east pavilion November 3-4, 2026)

Length (feet): 976

Hours: 6 AM - 11 PM daily (holidays may affect hours)

Fishing fee: Sightseeing $2.00; fishing $4.00 (rates effective February 23, 2026; fishing free for veterans and active military with ID); angler parking in pier lot $10 per 5 hours when the bait shop is open; rod rental with bait and parking $20 ($15 rod only) plus $25 cash refundable deposit

On the pier: Bait shop with fresh and frozen bait, tackle, ice; rod rentals 8 AM - 5 PM; monthly, six-month and annual pier passes

Pier rules: Rental rods must remain on the pier

Official page

What the official pages say
  • The pier is 976 feet long. (source)
  • The pier is open 6 AM to 11 PM daily. (source)
  • Access past the furthest east pavilion is restricted November 3-4, 2026. (source)
  • Fishing costs $4.00 and is free for veterans and active military with ID. (source)
  • The concession rents rods and sells fresh and frozen bait and tackle. (source)
  • Rod rentals run 8 AM to 5 PM and rods must stay on the pier. (source)

28. Pompano Beach Fisher Family Pier

Pompano Beach, Broward County

  • Broward and Miami
  • Atlantic
  • Check before you go

A newly built pier with a Pompano-fish-shaped end that reaches nearly 900 feet into the Atlantic; no license needed and a bait shop with rentals on site.

Built or opened: newly constructed (year not printed)

Length (feet): nearly 900

Hours: Sunday-Saturday, 7 AM - 10 PM

Fishing fee: Sightseeing free; daily fishing $7 per person; rod rental deal $27 (rod, bait, bucket, towel, knife); $5 day parking in the Pier Garage

Fishing license: Covered: a Florida fishing license is not required to fish on the pier

On the pier: Bait shop with food, drinks, bait and rod rentals; bike rack

Pier rules: 3 rod maximum per person; no shark fishing; no netting of fish or sea life; no glass, straws or Styrofoam; no sitting or climbing on rails; children 10 and under must be with a guardian

Official page

What the official pages say
  • The newly built pier stretches nearly 900 feet into the Atlantic. (source)
  • It is open 7 AM to 10 PM daily; sightseeing is free and fishing is $7. (source)
  • Anglers do not need a Florida fishing license on the pier, and there is a 3-rod limit. (source)
  • The bait shop sells food, drinks and bait and rents rods. (source)
  • Shark fishing and netting are prohibited on the pier. (source)

29. Anglin's Fishing Pier

Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Broward County

  • Broward and Miami
  • Atlantic
  • Closed

A privately owned pier that has been closed since storms in November 2022 damaged the east half; the town's timeline tracks permits for rebuilding.

Status: Closed: the pier is closed to the public for safety; the privately owned pier is in the permitting and design process for repair/replacement (Anglin's Beach Cafe is open)

Official page

What the official pages say
  • The pier is currently closed to the public for safety. (source)
  • The pier is privately owned. (source)
  • Hurricane Irma first caused extensive damage in September 2017. (source)
  • In November 2022 storms damaged the east half and the building official ordered the pier closed. (source)
  • For November-December 2026 the project team expects to finish review and coordination before submitting permit applications. (source)

Florida Keys piers

30. Long Key Viaduct Fishing Bridge

Long Key, Monroe County

  • Florida Keys
  • Bay
  • Check before you go

An old railroad bridge more than two miles long, now part of the Overseas Heritage Trail, that a state plan calls an open fishing pier highly used by fishermen.

Length (feet): over 2 miles end to end (as printed)

Hours: 24 hours (2010 survey)

Fishing fee: No entrance fee (2010 survey)

Fishing license: Not covered: no fishing license provided, so bring your own Florida saltwater license

On the pier: Paved parking at both ends; monofilament recycling; no bait shop, restrooms or cleaning table (2010 survey)

Pier rules: Shared with walkers and bikers on the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail

Heads-up: these details come from an FWC angling guide surveyed in October 2010. Conditions may have changed.

Official page

What the official pages say
  • The bridge is very long, over 2 miles end to end, with paved parking at both ends. (source)
  • FWC's 2010 survey listed 24-hour access, no entrance fee, and no fishing license provided. (source)
  • The survey date is October 2010. (source)
  • The state trail plan describes the Long Key Historic Bridge as an open fishing pier highly used by fishermen. (source)

31. Channel Five Fishing Pier

Lower Matecumbe / Craig Key area (US-1 MM 71), Monroe County

  • Florida Keys
  • Bay
  • Check before you go

A concrete fishing pier beside the US-1 Channel Five bridge, managed by Monroe County Public Works and listed as open 24 hours in FWC's Keys guide.

Hours: 24 hours (2010 survey)

Fishing fee: No entrance fee (2010 survey)

Fishing license: Not covered: no fishing license provided, so bring your own Florida saltwater license

On the pier: Parking; monofilament recycling; no bait shop, restrooms or cleaning table (2010 survey)

Pier rules: The 'No Fishing From Bridge' sign applies to the US-1 traffic bridge, not the fishing pier

Heads-up: these details come from an FWC angling guide surveyed in October 2010. Conditions may have changed.

Official page

What the official pages say
  • FWC lists Channel Five Fishing Pier, West at US-1 MM 71, managed by Monroe County Public Works. (source)
  • The 2010 survey listed no entrance fee and no fishing license provided. (source)
  • Hours were listed as 24 hours. (source)
  • The no-fishing sign refers to the traffic bridge, not the fishing pier. (source)

32. Old Seven Mile Bridge, West End (Little Duck Key)

US-1 MM 40, Monroe County

  • Florida Keys
  • Atlantic
  • Check before you go

The west end of the old Seven Mile Bridge near Little Duck Key, listed in FWC's Keys guide as a 24-hour fishing pier with boat-ramp parking.

Hours: 24 hours (2010 survey)

Fishing fee: No entrance fee (2010 survey)

Fishing license: Not covered: no fishing license provided, so bring your own Florida saltwater license

On the pier: Parking shared with Little Duck Key Wayside Boat Ramp; no bait shop, restrooms or cleaning table (2010 survey)

Heads-up: these details come from an FWC angling guide surveyed in October 2010. Conditions may have changed.

Official page

What the official pages say
  • FWC lists the Old Seven Mile Bridge, West end at US-1 MM 40. (source)
  • The 2010 survey listed no entrance fee and no fishing license provided. (source)
  • Parking is shared with the Little Duck Key Wayside Boat Ramp. (source)
  • Hours were listed as 24 hours. (source)

33. Ohio-Bahia Honda Channel Fishing Bridge

US-1 MM 38.5, Monroe County

  • Florida Keys
  • Atlantic
  • Check before you go

An old Flagler-era bridge next to US-1 that FWC's Keys guide lists as a 24-hour fishing bridge on the Overseas Heritage Trail.

Hours: 24 hours (2010 survey)

Fishing fee: No entrance fee (2010 survey)

Fishing license: Not covered: no fishing license provided, so bring your own Florida saltwater license

On the pier: Gravel shoulder parking; monofilament recycling; no bait shop, restrooms or cleaning table (2010 survey)

Pier rules: Shared with walkers and bikers on the Overseas Heritage Trail; the 'No Fishing From Bridge' sign applies to the US-1 traffic bridge

Heads-up: these details come from an FWC angling guide surveyed in October 2010. Conditions may have changed.

Official page

What the official pages say
  • FWC lists the Ohio-Bahia Honda Channel Fishing Bridge at US-1 MM 38.5, managed by DEP's Office of Greenways and Trails. (source)
  • The 2010 survey listed no entrance fee and no fishing license provided. (source)
  • Hours were listed as 24 hours. (source)
  • Anglers may share the bridge with walkers and bikers. (source)

34. Edward B. Knight Pier (White Street Pier)

Key West, Monroe County

  • Florida Keys
  • Atlantic
  • Check before you go

The city calls this Key West's most prominent fishing pier, a dog-friendly walk out into the Atlantic where you can see what anglers are catching.

Hours: 24 hours (FWC 2010 survey)

Fishing fee: None (FWC 2010 survey)

Fishing license: Not covered: no fishing license provided, so bring your own Florida saltwater license

On the pier: Dog-friendly; parking along Atlantic Boulevard; no bait shop or restrooms (FWC 2010 survey)

Heads-up: these details come from an FWC angling guide surveyed in October 2010. Conditions may have changed.

Official page

What the official pages say
  • The city calls the Edward B. Knight Pier (White Street Pier) Key West's most prominent fishing pier. (source)
  • The pier is dog-friendly. (source)
  • FWC's 2010 survey listed no entrance fee and no fishing license provided. (source)
  • Hours were listed as 24 hours, with parking along Atlantic Beach. (source)
  • Over the next 25 years the city plans phased safety repairs, rehabilitation, and full reconstruction. (source)

Where the official pages name big fish

Only a few official pier pages list the fish caught or seen there. Here's what they name. No pier can promise a catch.

PierBig fish namedStatus
Pensacola Beach Gulf PierKing mackerel, cobia, tarpon, mahi mahi, bonito, redfish, Spanish mackerel, pompano; sailfish of 50 pounds or more have been caught off the endCheck before you go
Okaloosa Island Pier (The Island Pier)Tarpon over 100 pounds, king mackerel, cobia, blackfin tuna; also red drum, bonito, jack crevalle; sailfish (very rare)Check before you go
City of Cedar Key Fishing PierRedfish, trout, flounder, sheepsheadOpen
Sebastian Inlet North Jetty (Sebastian Inlet State Park)Tarpon, snook, cobia, redfish, black drum, bluefish, barracuda, crevalle jack, Spanish mackerel, permit, pompano, mangrove snapper, flounder, sheepsheadPartly open
Juno Beach PierAtlantic tarpon, snook, goliath grouper, lemon shark, cubera snapper, great barracuda and permit have been seen on the pier's underwater cameraPartly open

FWC's fishing guide for Palm Beach County also says:

  • FWC lists Boynton Inlet Pier, Juno Beach Pier and the William O. Lockhard Municipal Pier among popular Palm Beach County spots. (source)
  • For Palm Beach County, FWC names tarpon (spring-summer), snook and kingfish (fall-spring) among commonly caught species. (source)

Closed or partly open right now

These piers have an official notice saying they're closed, partly open or about to start repairs:

  • Mexico Beach City Pier: Closed: closed until further notice; destroyed by Hurricane Michael, city is working with FEMA to rebuild (pier rebuild listed as In Process)
  • Pensacola Bay Fishing Bridge (old 3-Mile Bridge): Closed: closed until further notice; being replaced after Hurricane Sally damage, expected completion Summer 2027, weather permitting
  • Pensacola Beach Bob Sikes Fishing Pier: Rehabilitation planned: county notice of Feb 26, 2026 says construction is scheduled to begin in mid-to-late 2026; the pier was damaged during Hurricane Sally
  • Skyway Fishing Pier State Park: Partly open: FDOT is replacing the south pier (Manatee County) and rehabilitating the north pier (Hillsborough County); FDOT says fishing access will be maintained throughout the project. The FWC guide notes the east span is closed to all traffic.
  • Boca Grande Fishing Pier: Closed: closed for restoration after Hurricanes Helene and Milton
  • Fort Myers Beach Pier: Closed: being rebuilt after Hurricane Ian destroyed it in September 2022; estimated completion August 2027 (Lee County update posted February 18, 2025).
  • St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier: Closed: closed for piling repairs starting May 13, 2026; the county expects work to be finished by the end of November 2026 (county notice dated May 11, 2026). The Pier Gift Shop stays open.
  • Flagler Beach Fishing Pier: Closed: heavily damaged by Hurricane Ian on September 29, 2022; under reconstruction and will reopen January 2027 (city page).
  • Sebastian Inlet North Jetty (Sebastian Inlet State Park): Partly open: the north jetty will be closed to the public when Phase 2 and 3 rebuilding starts, expected January 2027, with completion expected July 2028 (Sebastian Inlet District, updated October 15, 2026).
  • Juno Beach Pier: Partly open: reopened with the "T" section closed for assessment and repair after high surf; refurbishment construction began June 1, 2026 and is phased to avoid a full closure
  • Anglin's Fishing Pier: Closed: the pier is closed to the public for safety; the privately owned pier is in the permitting and design process for repair/replacement (Anglin's Beach Cafe is open)

License and shark rules for pier fishing

  • If you fish from a pier that holds a valid saltwater pier license, you don't need your own saltwater license. (source)
  • Youth under 16 are exempt from a recreational fishing license. (source)
  • Florida residents 65 or older are exempt with proof of age or residency. (source)
  • Shoreline license exemptions cover residents 65+, children under 16, some disabled residents, military home on leave and anglers on a licensed pier. (source)
  • Non-residents need a 3-day, 7-day or annual non-resident license unless a charter or pier license covers them. (source)
  • To target or keep sharks from shore, including piers, bridges and jetties, you must pass FWC's online shark course. (source)
  • The Shore-based Shark Fishing permit is free, but you have no exemption even if you're exempt from a fishing license. (source)
  • On a licensed pier, FWC asks you to contact them by email for help getting the shark permit. (source)
  • The shark course and permit must both be renewed every year. (source)
  • Anglers under 16 don't need the shark permit but must take the course unless fishing with a permit holder. (source)
  • Chumming is not allowed when fishing from the beach. (source)
  • Never bring a prohibited shark onto a pier or bridge. (source)
  • FWC says catch-and-release shark fishing is not recommended from high piers and bridges; walk the shark to the base before unhooking. (source)
  • A device that can cut the hook or leader is required gear when shark fishing from shore. (source)

Where sources differ

Sometimes two official pages don't agree. The differences are below. Call the pier before you go.

  • Navarre Beach Fishing Pier: Winter hours differ: county page https://www.santarosa.fl.gov/248/Navarre-Beach-Pier says 5 a.m. - 8 p.m. (CURRENT); pier site https://navarrebeachpier.com/info/ says 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. effective November 6.
  • Okaloosa Island Pier (The Island Pier): Length and year: county https://myokaloosa.gov/node/353 says reopened in 1999 at 1,270 feet after Hurricane Opal (1995) damage; operator https://theislandpier.com/about.php says Hurricane Erin (1995) destroyed the original and the current pier opened in 1998 at 1262 feet.
  • Fort De Soto Park Gulf Pier: Hours: county park page says park hours are 7 a.m. to sunset (https://pinellas.gov/parks/fort-de-soto-park/); the FWC guide lists pier hours as Sunrise to 11PM (https://gis.myfwc.com/boating_guides/tampa_bay/pages/fishing_piers/Fort_DeSoto_Gulf_pier/mobile_index.html).
  • Fort De Soto Park Bay Pier: Hours: county park page says 7 a.m. to sunset (https://pinellas.gov/parks/fort-de-soto-park/); FWC guide lists Sunrise to 11PM (https://gis.myfwc.com/boating_guides/tampa_bay/pages/fishing_piers/Fort_DeSoto_Bay_pier/mobile_index.html).
  • Jacksonville Beach Fishing Pier: Hours: jacksonvillebeach.org lists 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM daily; jacksonville.gov (JaxParks) lists 'Open 6AM Closed 11PM'; the FWC guide (survey March 2011) listed December-March 6AM-7PM and April-November 6AM-10PM.
  • St. Johns County Ocean and Fishing Pier: Fees: sjcfl.us pier park page lists sightseeing $2, fishing $4 residents / $6 non-residents, 12-month passes $40/$60 (https://www.sjcfl.us/parks_trails/st-johns-county-ocean-pier-park/); sjcfl.us fishing piers page lists sightseeing $3, fishing $5 residents / $8 non-residents, 12-month passes $50/$80 (https://www.sjcfl.us/fishing-piers/).

These piers are listed without a full write-up. Their sites blocked the check, so the details stay off this page:

Questions people ask

Do I need a fishing license to fish from a Florida pier?

Not if the pier holds a valid saltwater pier license. FWC says anglers on a licensed pier, including visitors, don't need their own saltwater license. On a pier without one, you need your own license unless you're exempt, such as under 16 or a Florida resident 65 or older.

Can I fish for sharks from a Florida pier?

Only with FWC's free Shore-based Shark Fishing permit, which covers piers, bridges and jetties. You must pass FWC's online shark course first, and both are renewed every year. There's no exemption, even if you don't need a fishing license. Some piers ban shark fishing outright, so check the pier's rules.

Which Florida pier is the longest?

Of the piers on this page with a printed length, the Pensacola Beach Bob Sikes Fishing Pier (1,750 feet), Navarre Beach Fishing Pier (1,545 feet) and M.B. Miller County Pier (1,500 feet) are the longest. The Long Key Viaduct fishing bridge in the Keys runs over 2 miles end to end.

What big fish can you catch from Florida piers?

The official pages name king mackerel, cobia, tarpon, mahi mahi and redfish at Pensacola Beach; tarpon over 100 pounds, king mackerel, cobia and blackfin tuna at Okaloosa Island; tarpon, snook, cobia and redfish at Sebastian Inlet; and tarpon, snook, goliath grouper and lemon sharks on the Juno Beach Pier's underwater camera. No pier promises a catch.

Which piers are closed right now?

Several piers are closed or being rebuilt after hurricanes, including Fort Myers Beach, Mexico Beach, Flagler Beach, the Pensacola Bay Fishing Bridge, Anglin's Pier and Boca Grande. Others are partly open. See the closed and partly open list on this page, and check the official page before you go.

What should I do if I hook a sea turtle or a shark I can't keep?

FWC says never bring a prohibited shark onto a pier or bridge, and recommends walking a shark to the base of the pier before unhooking it. Carry a tool that can cut the hook or leader, which is required gear when shark fishing from shore. Juno Beach Pier is part of a sea turtle rescue program; ask pier staff for help with a hooked turtle.

For a boat instead of a pier, see deep-sea fishing charters. License rules are on the fishing license guide, and the broader page is Florida fishing.

Fishing rules change. Check FWC before you go. A listing on this page is not an endorsement.