Sunshine Skyway Fishing Pier State Park

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Description

Skyway Fishing Pier State Park built on the old Sunshine Skyway Bridge is the worlds longest fishing pier stretching over four miles into Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Anglers can drive and park directly at their fishing spot casting for trophy snook tarpon gag grouper king mackerel and cobia in some of Floridas most productive saltwater. Open 24/7/365 with on-site bait shops and a fishing license included in admission it is one of the most unique and rewarding fishing experiences on Floridas Gulf Coast.

Address
North: 11101 34th St S St Petersburg FL 33711 | South: 7901 US Hwy 19 S Palmetto FL 34221
Nearby Tackle
Skyway Bait & Tackle (Palmetto); 4th Street Tackle (St. Pete); O'Neills Marina Bait Shop
Amenities
Drive-on parking at fishing spot, Restrooms, Bait & tackle shops (N & S piers 24/7), Rod rentals, Night lighting, Benches, Fish cleaning stations, Picnic tables, Snacks & drinks
Best Season
Spring & Fall overall best; Summer (May-Sep) snook & tarpon; Winter sheepshead & seatrout; Grouper good year-round
Fish Species
Snook, tarpon, gag grouper, goliath grouper, Spanish mackerel, king mackerel, cobia, sheepshead, red snapper, pompano, black sea bass, mangrove snapper, redfish, spotted seatrout, flounder, sharks
Hours
24/7 - 365 days a year
Fee
$4/vehicle + $4/adult + $2/child ages 6-12; Children 5-under free; Fishing license included (24 hrs either pier)
City
St. Petersburg / Palmetto FL
Status Notes
Limited access beyond bait shop since Oct 2025 due to FDOT structural inspection; South pier had limited lighting Mar 2026 - verify before visiting