Skyway Fishing Pier State Park

Skyway Fishing Pier State Park

massive fishing pier spanning Tampa Bay, creating a unique spot where anglers can catch the big one

Skyway Fishing Pier Online Education Course

Fishing at Skyway?  Take the Skyway Fishing Pier Education Course online & learn everything you need to know before you go.  The online course is required annually to fish on the Skyway Pier.  Anglers will learn about FWC regulations specific to the pier & what we can do to protect the resources we love!  For more resources, visit FWC Skyway Fishing Pier. 

Hours

24 hours a day, 365 days a year

Fees

$4 per vehicle, plus $4 per adult

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Location

4905 34th St. South #5000
St. Petersburg FL 33711

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Contact Info

727-865-0668

Welcome to Skyway Fishing Pier State Park

When the new Sunshine Skyway Bridge was built over Tampa Bay, connecting St. Petersburg with Sarasota, the old bridge was turned into the world's longest fishing pier.

Anglers love being able to park their cars within a few feet of their favorite fishing spot. The bridge is lighted at night, so anglers can see to rig a line and bait the hook, and get a good look at their catch. The light also attracts many species of fish after sundown.

Common catches include snook, tarpon, grouper, black sea bass, Spanish mackerel, king mackerel, cobia, sheepshead, red snapper, pompano and many more. Snacks, drinks, bait and fishing supplies are available for purchase.

Plan Your Visit

Manager's Message Skyway Fishing Pier State Park
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Manager's Message

Enjoy fishing or sightseeing on the Skyway Fishing Piers. Fishing supplies, snacks, drinks and bait are available on both the north and south piers. Stop by the bait shop to pick up your free copy of the latest fishing regulations.
A view of the pier at sunset.
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Fishing at the Skyway Pier

The pier is located at the north and south sides of the mouth of Tampa Bay providing a saltwater fishing experience that you won’t soon forget. Some of the most popular species found while fishing at this pier include snook, tarpon, grouper, black sea bass, Spanish mackerel, king mackerel, cobia, sheepshead, red snapper and pompano.
Annual Pass displayed over water and sky.
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Florida State Parks Annual Pass

Annual entrance passes can be purchased at all park ranger stations and museums. If you require immediate use of your pass, this is the best option. Passes can be purchased during regular business hours 365 days a year.

Experiences

Fishing
Fishing

Amenities

Concession and Restaurant
Concession and Restaurant
Pets
Pets
Restroom Facilities
Restroom Facilities

Skyway Fishing Pier State Park Photo Gallery

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Skyway Fishing Pier Birds
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A small red crab walking along the sand.
A view of the bridge with many people fishing off the side.
A small seagull perched on a post.
A drawing of a Florida Pompano.
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Florida Pompano

The Florida pompano, part of the jack family, is a species of marine fish with a compressed body, short snout and deeply forked tail. Pompano fish often have a color variation of blue, green and yellow on their dorsal areas and silver and yellow on their body and fins.
A view of two black sea bass swimming among the corals.
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Black Sea Bass

The black sea bass is one of the popular species of fish that can be found at Skyway Fishing Pier. They can be found in both inshore and offshore waters and spend most of their time close to the sea floor next to rocks, man-made reefs, jetties, piers and bridge pilings.

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