Pier 60 Clearwater Beach

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Description

Pier 60 at Clearwater Beach is one of Floridas most iconic Gulf Coast fishing piers extending 1080 feet into the Gulf of Mexico from one of Americas most beautiful beaches. Famous for its nightly Sunsets at Pier 60 festival and year-round angling action the pier draws anglers targeting snook Spanish mackerel spotted seatrout and tarpon from its well-lit platform. With an on-site bait house rod rentals and free pedestrian access Pier 60 is a must-visit destination for both fishing enthusiasts and casual visitors to Clearwater Beach.

Address
1 Causeway Blvd Clearwater Beach FL 33767
Nearby Tackle
Belleair Bait & Tackle; Angler 360 Clearwater; Pats Fishing Store Clearwater
Amenities
Parking, Restrooms, Bait house (on-pier with rod rentals), Rod rentals, Night lighting, Benches, Covered pavilions, Souvenir shop, Snack bar, Adjacent playground
Best Season
Fall-Winter sheepshead & seatrout; Spring mackerel runs; Summer tarpon; Night fishing for snook & trout year-round
Fish Species
Spanish mackerel, snook, spotted seatrout, redfish, flounder, sheepshead, mangrove snapper, black sea bass, crevalle jack, tarpon, ladyfish, drum
Hours
24/7 park access; Pier 60 Park 6AM-9PM; Sunsets at Pier 60 festival nightly
Fee
Free to walk; $10/day fishing (when open)
City
Clearwater Beach FL
Status Notes
Fishing pier closed for structural assessment after Hurricanes Helene & Milton (2024); partial pedestrian access restored Sept 2025 - check City of Clearwater for current fishing status