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.

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.

Located three miles off the coast of Tarpon Springs are four sandy beaches that make up Anclote Key Preserve State Park. Only accessible by ferry or private boat, Anclote Key is an island-lover’s paradise.

Egmont Key State Park is a secluded island at the mouth of the Tampa Bay and offers a relaxing saltwater fishing experience. The island has designated fishing areas, where sea trout, tarpon, snook, grouper and flounder are often found.

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.

There is more that meets the eye when it comes to the beaches at Anclote Key. The park plays an important role in protecting and preserving the amazing flora and fauna of this area. The vibrant ecosystem supports some of Florida’s great wildlife, such as manatees, sea turtles and shorebirds.      

The small islands at Cockroach Bay Preserve State Park are a pristine example of undeveloped mangrove barrier islands.

The lighthouse has long served as a centerpiece of Egmont Key, guiding ships safely past its beautiful shores. Named in honor of John Perceval, the second Earl of Egmont and member of the Irish House of Commons in 1763, Egmont Key has had Spanish conquistadors and nuclear submarines pass its shores as they entered Tampa Bay.

Florida’s summers are hot! Swimming in Florida’s beaches, springs, lakes and rivers is a great summer activity, but there’s another way to cool off: Enjoying Florida’s forests!

The Florida Park Service preserves and restores Florida’s natural resources. Recently, state park planners and designers faced a unique challenge.