Skyway Fishing Pier State Park

Category: State park in St. Petersburg, Florida

Address: I-275, St. Petersburg, FL 33711, USA

Phone: +17278650668

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

SimpleImage72 Concept Multimedia

Sep 11, 2022

Nice place to watch the sunset.

David w Rosen

Sep 10, 2022

Great place to watch the sunset and look at Tampa Bay the fishing is always good

Justin Hurst

Sep 5, 2022

awesome view, great place to wind down, drink a beer and fish

Christina Harmon

Aug 25, 2022

If your looking for a great place to fish this is the place with amazing views in the daytime or night!! They have a bait shop on the pier and bathrooms.

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Questions & Answers

How's the fishing going this month?

Betty-Jo Moore | Sep 13, 2019
The original FUZZLEMUTT | Sep 12, 2020

Too hot

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Have they been catching anything at the skyway

David Ward | Sep 13, 2018
Rick Bianchi | Sep 13, 2018

Yes I do

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what is being caught right now

CatcherDude888 | Sep 13, 2018
Nauti Mermaid | Sep 13, 2018

Fish

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What’s being catch in the pier?

Ashleyy Plaza | Sep 13, 2018
Luis Marquez | Sep 13, 2018

Macarel fish, kodia fish, shark, Sardine, pampano fish, stinger

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Can we bbq on the pier

Samiam Mauger | Sep 13, 2018
Sheena McGuinness | Sep 13, 2018

No gas grills on the pier. Charcoal only. I work for the pier and have been with the Skyway for 3 years. ;) i'll run into the shop and take a picture of the back of one of the passes for you with all the rules. I believe it says no grills but people use charcoal all the time and as long as its contained there's never a problem.

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Are there picnic tables or grills here

Orlando Penner | Sep 13, 2017
Juan | Sep 13, 2017

There are no picnic tables or grills available.

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Is there a fish cleaning station?

mike dugan | Sep 12, 2021
Jesse Harris | Sep 12, 2021

Yes

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Are there any camping grounds near the state park to stay over night?

ricardo ramos | Sep 13, 2019
Dai Nguyen | Sep 13, 2019

Kind of, although the shore is under construction, you can park your camper ông the shore, ít is not a formal camp site. You can park, fish and spend the night there. If you have a camper you can't gỗ on the pier. Regular pick ụp , Car, pick ụp truck with a tent you can camp over nite. Hope this help.

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How is the bite at the skyway been since the red tide thinking about going tonight

Christopher Bardwell | Sep 13, 2018
Brian Sedita | Sep 13, 2018

Great but bring something to put over your nose the smell is strong

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I wanna go fishing the the skyway today! Is the red tide affecting the fishing or is it still good for some fish??

NotEvenTrying | Sep 13, 2018
Christopher Bardwell | Sep 13, 2018

How is the fishing out there at night

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How much is it to rent a rod?

Kevin Haines | Sep 13, 2018
Jon Vest | Sep 13, 2018

Not sure if they rent rods or not but you can go to Wal-Mart for 20.00 you can get a decent salt rod.

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What's the best time to fish?

Nina Estep | Sep 13, 2018
Joe Wheeldon | Sep 13, 2018

High tide.

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Where to catch flounder at skyway fishing pier

jerry crabtree | Sep 12, 2020
James K | Sep 12, 2020

Jerry flounder typically hang out around ledges or drop offs. You can look at Google maps to see the under water topography

Are there bathrooms

Mike Stevenson | Sep 12, 2020
Richard Abel | Sep 12, 2020

Of course, clean too

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Any legal size snapper caught

Ronnie Herb | Sep 12, 2020
Richard Abel | Sep 12, 2020

Snapper need to be 16 inches

How is the crabbing there

Brenda Williams | Sep 13, 2019
A S A Smith | Sep 13, 2019

have seen people taking plenty of crabs,they get a net .

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Is there Land we can go to if we catch something big that we can't pull up?

AaronLFZ | Sep 13, 2019
David K | Sep 13, 2019

No be sure to bring your drop net

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New to area does the bridge have lighting at night for fishing?

Kristie Beal | Sep 13, 2019
Mr. Lane | Sep 13, 2019

Yes, street lights all the way down the bridge

How is the water quality in respect to red tide?

Salvatore Magro | Sep 13, 2019
Joe Frost | Sep 13, 2019

So far so good!

Can you pay the fee with debit card?

VANESSA PEREZ | Sep 13, 2018
Robert Williams | Sep 13, 2018

The Skyway Fishing Pier is cash only. They do have an ATM at their bait shop. They'll hold on to your ID as you go down and pull cash out and come back and pay

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where do i pay for admission?

David Nguyen | Sep 13, 2018
jose angel figueroa jr. | Sep 13, 2018

Its free

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Has the red tide affected fishing at the park

pat lyons | Sep 13, 2018
Michael Benning | Sep 13, 2018

Not at all

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Are the fish bitting at skyway pier

Derick Williams | Sep 13, 2018
Tishon Davis | Sep 13, 2018

Yes one thing get some gummy worms the sour kind an fish with one an take a picture of what you catch then you'll know.Best of luck

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Can I set up a canopy to fish from

K Price | Sep 13, 2018
Kimberly Edmondson | Sep 13, 2018

Yep

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How much is a license?

Joyce Bonasoro | Sep 13, 2018
LACHY EL MULATIKO | Sep 13, 2018

What do you mean license, to go fishing to the pier is $4 for person and car, and you don't need a license, it will cover you as long as your fishing there

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Do you absolutely need a license even if it’s just for fun family?

New Beginings | Aug 13, 2022
Kim Perez | Aug 13, 2022

You should have a license because fwc could show up and if you don't have one you can get fined

is camping allowed

Danny Dean | Jul 14, 2022
Sally Howard | Aug 13, 2022

.no camping on the pier. Fishing is allowed.

Is the bait store open 24 hours a day and does anyone know how much shrimp cost a dozen? Thank you.

Michael Durr | Jul 14, 2022
sebaslemos21 | Jul 14, 2022

Yes is open 24 hrs and probably around $5 to 10$

is it free for senior

Aisha K | Jul 14, 2022
Jovan Morales | Jul 14, 2022

No but they do have senior discounts

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Can I bring my dog?

John Cyr | Jun 14, 2022
Bob Sheridan | Jul 14, 2022

We bring our dog and have had a issue;however,I am not sure about the pet policy.A call to the park me be your best bet for a correct answer

Taligent knows how high you are to the water to buy a net

Sancho Alessandro | May 15, 2022
Viçkie Cheyenne1 | Jun 14, 2022

Have know idea

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Are the kings running at the skyway

Danny Sparkman | Apr 15, 2022
Roby Junior Padilla | Apr 15, 2022

Call the bait shop

Open on Xmas?

Dustin Guyer | Jan 15, 2022
Tina Denz | Jan 15, 2022

Pretty sure.

Is there bathroom there

Richard Fulton | Sep 12, 2021
Ginger Carter | Sep 12, 2021

Yes there are bathrooms and vending machines by the bathrooms

How much is the entrance fee

Tim Liter | Sep 12, 2021
gamalier melendez | Sep 12, 2021

I believe its $4 and $4 per person

How windy is it there

Cody Murphy | Sep 12, 2021
william kimble | Sep 12, 2021

Not that bad

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are there spad fish around the pier

Roy Jones | Sep 12, 2021
Missie S. | Sep 12, 2021

Not sure abt spad fish but i seen jaws out there one day 😂

how can i get a copy of creed limint size and baged ruels

Roy Jones | Sep 12, 2021
Scot H | Sep 12, 2021

FWC Florida Wildlife Commission website myfwc.com.

How is the fishing when it gets colder out like it is tonight?

Christopher Brandley | Sep 12, 2021
Renee Bailey | Sep 12, 2021

Never been fishing there but would love to. It would be better in a boat. OMG Ty Price 🤣🤣🤣 great answer

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where to stay in skyway

anibal viruet | Sep 12, 2021
Terry Gump | Sep 12, 2021

You can stay in your car/truck. However, you pier pass is only good for 24 hours. You can come and go during that time frame, by showing your pass when entering. I stay close to Madeira Beach area, about 20 minute drive.

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What time does the bait shop close?

Christopher Brandley | Sep 12, 2020
Mark Vest | Sep 12, 2020

I believe same as the pier. 24 hours

How is it getting on the pier to fish now? Are they still limiting the cars?

Lauren Singleton | Sep 12, 2020
Mark Vest | Sep 12, 2020

They said 50 % capacity last Saturday night. It took us 2 1/2 hours to get on

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Are dogs allowed

DarrylG Bufano | Sep 12, 2020
Dennis Almeda | Apr 15, 2022

No

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Price to enter ?

Trankiloboi92 | Sep 12, 2020
Joan Small | Sep 12, 2020

I believe its $4/person, you can check the website.

Any good fishing this week?

Alvaro Rios | Sep 12, 2020
Mike Gore | Sep 12, 2020

Snapper bite has been good

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Why are the lines so long ?

Laura Smallbone | Sep 12, 2020
felicia beatham | Sep 12, 2020

Cause it's 50% it can't be full of people because of virus so there was people waiting and it was already full of people and we got there at 11am and left about 5 and there was a line when we left so idk cause your ticket is good for 24hours so idk how that works

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How high is the skyway bridge

Anthony Taylor | Sep 12, 2020
C M | Sep 12, 2020

180 feet

Is the pier open?

Luis Sierra | Sep 12, 2020
Ibraheem A | Sep 12, 2020

The pier is open 24/7 always. There is a fee to get in but sometimes the person won't be there.

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Is the pier open for business right now, with this virus?

Angela Loeffler | Sep 12, 2020
Lawrence Younger | Sep 12, 2020

Good question

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How many rods can you use at a time on the pier?

Steve Choi | Sep 12, 2020
Michael Adkins | Sep 12, 2020

State law permits three rods with line in the water at a time per person.

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Is there a bathroom

Mike Stevenson | Sep 12, 2020
Brandee Beadel | Sep 12, 2020

Under construction right now

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Is there Water hose on the skyway Pier or other sources of fresh water?

W K | Sep 12, 2020
Dawn Dickerson | Sep 12, 2020

Yes I believe it's up by the building

Can I use a portable gas stove for cooking on the pier?? I want to boil water for my noodle.

Aram Hong | Sep 12, 2020
Young Bun | Sep 12, 2020

I'm sure that no fire on the bridge, just be careful or ask the guy at the gate.

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Are there crabs in october?

Poncho Herrera | Sep 12, 2020
Dawn Dickerson | Sep 12, 2020

There's crabs down at the Skyway all the time just depends on if they show themselves

Is there crab in October?

Poncho Herrera | Sep 12, 2020
Kris Leach | Sep 12, 2020

Not Spanish

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If I pay admission from one side, can I use it for the other side? (North and South)

AaronLFZ | Sep 13, 2019
James “Big houzz” Wright | Sep 13, 2019

Yes.

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Anyone catch any sharks from here? Also, how low is the water from the ledge. I am curious because if I catch a decent fish am I able to walk it along and bring it on land or do I have to hoist it up?

Mitch Connor | Sep 13, 2019
Stropoli Madness | Sep 13, 2019

Lots of sharks during tide, and you will either need to hoist them or have a net on a rope

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What can you catch there in January

Jerry Roberts | Sep 13, 2019
James “Big houzz” Wright | Sep 13, 2019

Fish.

Do they offer live bait

Milton Holt | Sep 13, 2019
A S A Smith | Sep 13, 2019

Yes shrimps are there

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What's the best bait for fishing on the peer?

Patricia Rabideau | Sep 13, 2019
Rachel Briscoe-Havens | Sep 13, 2019

Shrimp n Greenbacks always are always good.. Dead or alive. 😀

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Are you able to purchase Greenbacks on both sides of the pier?

Duane Hess | Sep 13, 2019
Micheal Brand | Sep 13, 2019

I'm not really sure on that I've always used a cast net to get my greenbacks there is a Sandy Bottom are the north and south end of the pier were you can cast net off the rocks to get your greenbacks

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Are the Florida State Park Passports available in the shop?

Lucinda Johnston | Sep 13, 2019
Boomer Trades | Sep 13, 2019

Yes.

do they take card

William Webb | Sep 13, 2019
Antonio Huertas | Sep 13, 2019

They do at their bait shops but for entry it's cash only. They may let you use the ATM in the bait shop to get cash though but you must return to the shack to pay for your ticket.

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Can you bring dogs?

Jessica Purvis | Sep 13, 2019
Zig Zag | Sep 13, 2019

That's probably a negative. And I definately wouldn't bring mines.

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im coming through and would like to stop and fish. can you rent all equipment needed

Jeff Lumia | Sep 13, 2019
Mr. Lane | Sep 13, 2019

Gator jims is close by, and might be a better option You might have to call both places.

Do they allow alcohol drinks? Ie beer

Heydi Rong | Sep 13, 2019
Mike Rueckert | Sep 13, 2019

Don't think so look up rules for FL.state parks

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Is fish biting at the pier

Nazim Mohammed | Sep 13, 2019
John Smith | Sep 13, 2019

The highest incoming tide is good gor the mackerel silver spoon

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Can I bring my Kayak to fish here? And is camping allowed? Thanks!

Joel Gonzalez | Sep 13, 2019
Antonio Huertas | Sep 13, 2019

There's no place to launch a kayak from the pier, but you can set up camp in one of their pavilions. There are places near by to where you can drop your kayak in the water though.

Is there camping aloud with tent??

Leo Gonzalez | Sep 13, 2019
Antonio Huertas | Sep 13, 2019

No one is going to bother you about camping out in a tent there, just keep in mind, it's an old bridge so there's nothing but concrete so you'll want an air mattress or cot to sleep on. Also, you can only set up in the shelters.

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What type of fish do you catch here? What bates do you use?

Hector A Rodriguez | Sep 13, 2019
T | Sep 13, 2019

All Kinds fish can be caught here this why it is such good fishing hole. Anything shinny catches. Cast net to catch pinfish green backs for bait. Mackrel with lure was caught while we were there. All kinds of a variety of fish available. Grouper was caught time before with squid. Some use shrimp some lures. Lots sharks out under old skyway. Extra heavy weight is advised due to current 1 2 oz weights.

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When is high tide today for fishing Pier

Mark Holland | Sep 13, 2019
Averi Ammerman | Sep 13, 2019

Google for Tampa Bay tidal chart.

What is being court know and on what

William Miller | Sep 13, 2019
Dai Nguyen | Sep 13, 2019

Ít macrekrel time, using silver spoon , rigging with either with 3 or 4 oz egg shall sinker and nylon line as leader or casting float depend ơn the feeding patern of the day. When big skool of macrekrel chasing bait fishes ơn changing tides. Fish head love sand crab bait fish the fish head along the bridge support columms need patient

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Is my dog aloud

A Google User | Sep 13, 2019
J W | Sep 13, 2019

Pets are not allowed on the Skyway Fishing Piers.

Does the bait shop rent poles???

Long Wood | Sep 13, 2019
J W | Sep 13, 2019

Yes. They do have equipment rentals at both bait shops. Its 8.00 a day for rental equipment per person.

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Where are the rock structure located?

Jose Perez | Sep 13, 2019
J W | Sep 13, 2019

Along the shoreline at the base of the bridge/pier and some places under the water off the sides of bridge/pier.

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Can I paid with a debt card at the entrance of the pier

yvette valle | Sep 13, 2019
Dai Nguyen | Sep 13, 2019

cash only ;) no kidding, or tell person ạt the gates you đun have canh, căn i pay ạt bait shop. In order to get to bait shop you must pass the gates if he or she let you Nice place.

Can you smoke on pier.

debra hinkley | Sep 13, 2019
Joel Frost | Sep 13, 2019

Yes you can. They have waste baskets so I put mine out and then throw the butts in the trash. It helps keep everyone happy and the place clean.

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what are the hours of the bait shop?

GEORGE A. | Sep 13, 2019
Nqqblet Jenkins | Sep 13, 2019

24 hours/365

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is live bait available at the pier?

Steve Toner | Sep 13, 2019
Babywifenicole | Sep 13, 2019

Yes, I've seen people catch bait with a net too to use

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what are people catching on Skyway State park pier?

Steve Toner | Sep 13, 2019
Gilberto Mendez | Sep 13, 2019

Wide variety.... grouper, snapper, sheephead, redfish, black drum, king and spanish mackerel, cobia, trout, black tip and that's just the tip of the iceberg buddy.

Do you sell bait

James Atterton | Sep 13, 2019
Tim B. | Sep 13, 2019

They do, but its expensive.

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Can you fish with a surf rod on the piers. I am from Texas and you can't fish with a rod over 10ft. long. My surf rod is 13ft. long.

terry rich | Sep 13, 2019
Dai Nguyen | Sep 13, 2019

Pier fishing is not like casting from the beach, i would suggest 8f is l Best, you have more fun if u use light to medium rod

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Can you catch blue runners at the pier

Randy Ciglar | Sep 13, 2019
Debra Porter | Sep 13, 2019

Yes

Anybody catching anything? I’m in town until Saturday morning and I’d love to get a couple hrs out there.

Anthony Hines | Sep 13, 2019
shayne heilman | Sep 13, 2019

Might eant to check been alot of red tide killing fish

I would like to know does the skyway Fishing Pier open this Sunday September 30 for public fishing? Thanks, Frank

Frank Lau | Sep 13, 2019
Soua Xiong-Yang | Sep 13, 2019

It will be open...I was there last night and I didn't see any closing sign.

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How much does it cost to be there. Also do it sells live bait, worms, shrimp or minnows?

Bryan Branch | Sep 13, 2019
Tim B. | Sep 13, 2019

Its a total of 8.50. Its 4.50 for the vehicle and 4.00 for each person in the vehicle.

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Red tide affecting that area?

Casey Harrell | Sep 13, 2018
Rick Bracewell | Sep 13, 2018

Red tide is south of Long Boat i though Skyway is north of there go for it

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August 9, fishing report, and more important Red Tide report?

Ronald Dieux | Sep 13, 2018
Amanda Young | Sep 13, 2018

South Pinellas just got reports of Red tide today. So its here sadly

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Are they let pass small trailer please let me know

Yoandy Cosme | Sep 13, 2018
Rick Bracewell | Sep 13, 2018

No trailer

What's today's fishing report

Deborah Hughes | Sep 13, 2018
Benjamin | Sep 13, 2018

Excellent! Been catching mahi all day!!

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Is there turtles in the water

Nicole Jones | Sep 13, 2018
Jessica Tilley | Sep 13, 2019

Yes they are.

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What fish are being caught this weekend?

david lebron | Sep 13, 2018
Mark Quinby | Sep 13, 2018

Lots of bait. Mackeral early in the am. Sheeps head.

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Do they allowed small dogs

pochy Colon | Sep 13, 2018
Sheena McGuinness | Sep 13, 2018

No dogs allowed by rules but if you are descrete as possible no body will say anything. I work on the North Pier :)

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Are there eny bluecrab??????

Mankill 09 | Sep 13, 2018
Jessica Tilley | Sep 13, 2019

Yes they are.

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Can u set up a tent ?

Rafael Alvarez | Sep 13, 2018
Sheena McGuinness | Sep 13, 2018

I work here and people do it all the time honestly. It's in the rules No Tents, Tarps or Canopys but honestly it's all up to who's running shop. And I'm here tonight so if you are here go for it just please stay on the correct side of the road, completely out of traffic.

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How are the prices

Trav Harper | Sep 13, 2018
Hugh Wade | Sep 13, 2018

4 per vehicle, 4 per person in vehicle. $12.84 for two in a vehicle

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Hows the fishing out there this morning?

Kimberly Edmondson | Sep 13, 2018
Brian Sedita | Sep 13, 2018

It's a great day out

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Can I set a canopy tent up to fish from?

K Price | Sep 13, 2018
Hugh Wade | Sep 13, 2018

Yes

What are they catching now on the pier?

Ashleyy Plaza | Sep 13, 2018
Brian Sedita | Sep 13, 2018

Mackerel sharks snooks

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are pets allowed?

Carol Miller | Sep 13, 2018
Steve Mclain | Sep 13, 2018

Yes. But rite before you get on the south Skyway big grass area an you can fish for free we caught 9 shovel heads there

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Do you need a fishing license to fish the pier?

Dwayne Mullen | Sep 13, 2018
Damaris Molina | Sep 13, 2018

No you don't.

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Can you clean fish on the Old Sunshine Skyway Bridge

Donna Suffecool | Sep 13, 2018
Cherry Darling | Sep 13, 2018

No.

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What type of fish are people been catching at this type of weather we having today?

Jan Vernier | Sep 13, 2018
Lee Pemberton | Sep 13, 2018

Catfish. Trout. Sheepshead

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Is the bait shop open 24hrs? And does it sell live bait??

Luis Lopez | Sep 13, 2018
Damaris Molina | Sep 13, 2018

Yes it is open 24 hours and sell live bait.

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Do you have to have a fishing license on the pier or is it included?

Terri Rutland | Sep 13, 2018
Juan | Sep 13, 2018

Yes you need a fishing license to fish in FL. The fishing license for salt water fishing from land or from a structure attached to land (a pier, bridge, etc...) Is free to FL residents. You can get it from a Walmart or other sporting goods stores. It is not "included" in the price to access the pier. I don't know if you can get a license at the pier.

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Good night my question is if you don't get on the pier it self above the water do you still have to pay to fish

Fitzroy Lewis | Sep 13, 2018
Kimberly Edmondson | Sep 13, 2018

No

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Do you need a separate permit to catch snook or does the license the pier issues you cover all fish

Tomara Ciolli (T) | Sep 13, 2018
Florida granni RO | Sep 13, 2018

Yes, you need a license.

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Can I bring my dog?

Nicole Goosney | Sep 13, 2017
Florida granni RO | Sep 13, 2017

The place is good for fishing but no good for dog because no have a space for play or run

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are dogs allowed

Charles Hendershot | Sep 13, 2017
Jennifer Gifford | Sep 13, 2017

No pets allowed

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