Fort Pierce Inlet State Park: hours, fees and license
Quick answer
- Hours
- 8 a.m. to sunset, 365 days a year
- Fees
- $6 per vehicle
- License
- Not stated by the park; carry a Florida saltwater license unless exempt.
- Phone
- 772-468-3985
- Address
- 905 Shorewinds Drive, Fort Pierce, FL 34949
The south end of the park on Fort Pierce Inlet is a popular fishing spot.

At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Hours | 8 a.m. to sunset, 365 days a year |
| Fees | $6 per vehicle |
| Fishing license | Not stated by the park; carry a Florida saltwater license unless exempt. |
| Phone | 772-468-3985 |
| Address | 905 Shorewinds Drive, Fort Pierce, FL 34949 |
Region: Southeast & Treasure Coast fishing rules & piers
What can you catch here?
These species pages are linked because the FWC habitat text mentions inlets, jetties, beaches, piers, or shore. This is not a list of fish caught at Fort Pierce Inlet State Park.
- Red drum (redfish)
- Common snook
- Spotted seatrout
- Gray (mangrove) snapper
- Cobia
- Florida pompano
- Sheepshead
- Flounder (southern/Gulf)
- Black drum
- King mackerel (kingfish)
- Spanish mackerel
- Bluefish
- Black sea bass
- Tripletail
Nearby rules
Report your catch
Where is Fort Pierce Inlet State Park?
Don't get ticketed: checklist
- Check the official page for closures before you go.
- If the fee doesn't cover a license, carry your Florida saltwater license (unless exempt).
- Piers and bridges count as "shore" for the Shore-based Shark Fishing permit.
- Follow the Southeast & Treasure Coast size, bag and season limits.
Permit steps
- Confirm hours and fees on the official page linked below.
- Buy a saltwater license if not covered or exempt (GoOutdoorsFlorida.com).
- Add species permits you need (for example, the snook permit).
Frequently asked questions
What are Fort Pierce Inlet State Park hours?
Florida State Parks lists the park as open 8 a.m. to sunset, 365 days a year.
What is the Fort Pierce Inlet entrance fee?
$6 per vehicle.
Does the Fort Pierce Inlet fee include a fishing license?
The park page does not say. Carry a Florida saltwater license unless you are exempt.
Official sources
Related guides
- Spotted seatrout regions 2026
- Snook season: Gulf vs. Atlantic
- Snook permit for catch-and-release
- Redfish limits by region
- Flounder season & size
- Sharks you can keep from shore
- Is chumming legal?
- Stone crab rules
- Blue crab rules
- Seniors 65+ & State Reef Fish Angler
- Red drum (redfish)
- Common snook
- Spotted seatrout
- Tarpon
- Gag grouper
- Red grouper
- Black grouper
- Red snapper
- Gray (mangrove) snapper
- Mutton snapper
- Yellowtail snapper
- Cobia
- Florida pompano
- Permit
- Sheepshead
- Flounder (southern/Gulf)
- King mackerel (kingfish)
- Spanish mackerel
- Dolphinfish (mahi-mahi)
- Greater amberjack
- Gray triggerfish
- Hogfish
- Black drum
- Bonefish
- Tripletail
- Spiny lobster
- Wahoo
- Bluefish
- Black sea bass
- Permit vs. pompano
- Spotted seatrout vs. weakfish
- Mutton vs. lane vs. mangrove snapper
- Skyway Fishing Pier State Park
- Venice Fishing Pier
- Fort De Soto Park Gulf & Bay Piers
- Naples Pier
- All piers & bridges
- What to catch by month
Disclaimer: This page is a plain-English summary for general information. It is not legal advice. Rules, seasons and boundaries can change at short notice, including by emergency order. Always check the current regulations on MyFWC.com before you fish.