Pier 60 Clearwater
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1 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Overview
Pier 60 Clearwater is a public fishing pier in Florida. Pier 60 on Clearwater Beach is one of Floridas best-known piers, and FWCs pier listing notes it provides a fishing license, has bait and tackle, restrooms, fish-cleaning table, freshwater, and other pier amenities. Its managed by the City of Clearwater and sits in a very busy beach zone, so the experience is part fishing, part people-watching. It works well for beginners because you can rent or buy gear on-site and fish from a stable concrete
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Amenities
FWC listing notes: fishing license provided, bait & tackle available, restrooms, handicap access, picnic area, monofilament recycling, freshwater, fish cleaning table (plus other standard pier features).
Rules, Regulations & Safety Notes
Even when the pier provides license coverage, FWC seasons/size limits still apply. Follow pier-specific rules, keep hooks controlled around pedestrians, and watch for wet surfaces. Shore-based shark fishing requires a no-cost permit and may be restricted by pier rules.
Hours of Operation
8am10pm daily.
License Requirements
FWC: no individual license needed if the pier has a valid Saltwater Fishing Pier License (check pier office/signage).
Fishing Fees
Admission $2; Fishing $4 (daily).
Who This Pier Is Best For
Beginners and families; visitors who want rentals, bait, and facilities nearby; anglers who like a social, iconic pier with lots of support amenities.
Fish Species Commonly Caught
Pompano, whiting, Spanish mackerel, king mackerel (seasonal), sheepshead, black drum, snapper (seasonal/structure), jacks, ladyfish
Local Insights
Because Pier 60 is high-traffic, the best quality time is usually first light and the last few hours of the day. When the water is clear, downsizing leader and hook size can improve bites without changing your main line.
Pier Fishing Tips
Keep rigs simple in crowds: a shrimp bottom rig for steady bites and a small spoon/jig for mackerel runs. Use heavier line near railings and structure, and secure your rod. Have a landing net/sling ready for larger fish. If youre not set up for a safe landing from height, prioritize smaller targets or cut the line close for large releases.
Best Times to Fish
Early morning before crowds; late afternoon into evening; moving tides; spring and fall for mackerel; winter around structure for sheepshead and drum.
Address
1 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
State
FL
Municipality
Clearwater Beach
Zip/Post Code
33767
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
1 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
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