Overview
Bay Fishing Pier is a public fishing pier in Florida. Located inside Fort De Soto Park, this bay-side pier gives you easy access to Tampa Bay currents and structure around pilingsgreat for both casual fishing and serious tide-watchers. Expect a solid, maintained pier with services on-site (bait/tackle, restrooms, cleaning station) and plenty of space for families and groups. Plan to fish the moving water windows and work the pilings for consistent action.
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Amenities
Bait & tackle available, restrooms, fish cleaning table, handicap access, picnic area, monofilament recycling, fresh water on site.
Rules, Regulations & Safety Notes
FWC notes this pier does NOT provide a fishing licensebring the appropriate Florida license for your target species. Follow statewide regulations (sizes/bag limits) and respect posted park rules; use care with hooks in crowds and secure gear on windy days.
Hours of Operation
7 a.m. to sunset.
License Requirements
Yes Florida fishing license required (Pinellas County states license required throughout park, incl. piers).
Fishing Fees
Parking fee $6/vehicle; no separate pier fishing fee posted.
Who This Pier Is Best For
Families, beginners who want amenities and space, and intermediate anglers targeting structure species (sheepshead/snapper) in Tampa Bay.
Fish Species Commonly Caught
Sheepshead, mangrove snapper, spotted seatrout, redfish, snook (seasonal), Spanish mackerel (seasonal), pompano (seasonal), catfish/rays.
Local Insights
The bay-side view is a big plusanglers often do best when they match their approach to tide and current rather than just casting straight out. Pilings and edge current seams are the highest-percentage zones.
Pier Fishing Tips
Fish the pilings with shrimp or fiddler crabs for sheepshead; free-line or use light weights when current is mild. Bring a long-handled net for higher pier landings. Keep an eye on wind/currentheavier sinkers may be needed on strong flow days.
Best Times to Fish
Stronger bite around moving tides (incoming/outgoing). Early morning and late afternoon are most comfortable; fallspring often improves sheepshead/snapper around structure, while warm months can bring mackerel and snook activity.
Address
3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL 33715
State
FL
Municipality
Tierra Verde
Zip/Post Code
33715
Plan Your Fishing Trip
Everything you need for a successful day on the pier — from bait and licenses to nearby stays and fishing charters.
Location
3500 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL 33715
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