Can you fish off St Petersburg Pier?

Petersburg’s favorite pastimes in the fish-fertile waters of Tampa Bay. Feel free to bring your own rods, reels, bait and tackle, but don’t fret if you want to fish on a whim. Gator Jim’s Tackle at the St. Pete Pier provides everything an angler could need — gear, tackle, nets, frozen bait and more.

What fish are running in St Pete?

Inshore, Redfish, Bonefish, Spotted Seatrout, and Flounder are abundant. King and Spanish Mackerel have spring and fall runs when they swarm the beaches on their migration route, and this is where you can get your fill of excellent Mackerel action.

What fish are biting in Tampa Bay right now?

The Grouper and Red Snapper are biting, but quite a ways offshore. In closer, you can find plenty of Mackerel, Tunny, Permit, Barracuda and Shark.

Do you need a license to fish at St Pete Pier?

A saltwater license is needed to fish in St Petersburg’s waters, either in the Gulf of Mexico or the Bay.

What is biting in Tampa Bay right now?

Redfish, snook, and trout are holding in the mouths and just out front. Keeper gag grouper and mangrove snapper are biting on edge of the shipping channel and rock piles and structure around the Skyway Bridge. Spanish mackerel are all over the channel and up in the bay.

How much does it cost to fish on St Pete Pier?

There’s no charge to fish from Merry Pier, as long as you have your own fishing license. If you don’t, you can buy a day-pass from the shop for just $3 per person, which covers you for fishing from the pier itself.

Can you fish off St Pete Beach?

Depending on conditions, you might catch Tarpon, Grouper, Red Snapper, Sea Bass, King Mackerel, and more. Deep Sea Fishing charters are easy to come by in St Pete. Our favorite is the Miss Pass-A-Grille, which operates from Merry Pier close to Inn on the Beach.

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