Fort De Soto Gulf Pier

Description

Fort De Soto Parks Gulf Pier is one of Tampa Bays premier fishing destinations jutting over 1000 feet into powerful Gulf tidal currents that concentrate baitfish and attract game species like Spanish mackerel pompano tarpon and gag grouper. Set within one of Floridas highest-rated beach parks anglers enjoy stunning scenery fish cleaning stations with running water and a convenient bait shop at the pier entrance. The park also features a second Bay Pier campgrounds and seven miles of waterfront making Fort De Soto an unbeatable all-day fishing and outdoor adventure destination.

Address
3500 Pinellas Bayway S Tierra Verde FL 33715
Nearby Tackle
Palmetto Bait & Tackle; Belleair Bait & Tackle; Last Cast Bait & Tackle
Amenities
Parking, Restrooms, Bait & tackle shop (pier entrance), Benches, Fish cleaning stations with running water, Picnic shelters, Full-service campground 238 sites, Kayak & bike rentals, 7-mile paved trail
Best Season
Spring & Fall best (Spanish mackerel migration); Summer pompano & tarpon; Winter sheepshead
Fish Species
Sheepshead, Spanish mackerel, pompano, permit, ladyfish, tarpon, mangrove snapper, spotted seatrout, gag grouper, bonito, sharks, redfish, flounder
Hours
7AM-Sunset; Shop: Weekdays 10AM-4PM Weekends 10AM-5PM
Fee
$6/vehicle county park fee; Florida fishing license required (not included)
City
Tierra Verde (St. Petersburg) FL
Status Notes
Open (Bay Pier repairs projected Summer-Fall 2026)