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Long Key Viaduct Fishing Bridge: hours, fees and license

As of / last verified: October 14, 2026 against official sources · Source: FWC Boating & Angling Guide: Long Key Viaduct

Quick answer

Hours: 24 hours (FWC Boating & Angling Guide (survey Oct 2010; confirm on site))
Entry fee: None
License covered?: No: bring your own license unless exempt
Parking: Paved parking at both ends

This old bridge is over 2 miles long and is part of the Florida Keys Overseas Heritage Trail, managed by the Florida DEP Office of Greenways and Trails. You may share it with walkers and cyclists.

Long Key Viaduct — Photo: Sanibel sun, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

At a glance

Item	Detail
Managed by	Florida DEP, Office of Greenways & Trails (305-853-3571)
Entry fee	None
License provided	No
Restrooms / bait	None listed
Parking	Paved, both ends

Region: Florida Keys fishing rules & piers

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Where is Long Key Viaduct Fishing Bridge?

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Map location: 24.79702, -80.868087. Source: FWC Boating & Angling Guide, Florida Keys ('Map It' coordinates): https://gis.myfwc.com/boating_guides/Florida_Keys/pages/fishing_piers/long_key_viaduct/index.html.

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 Florida Keys 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

Do I need a fishing license on Keys fishing bridges?

Yes, unless exempt. FWC's guide lists no license provided on the Long Key Viaduct fishing bridge.

Which FWC regions apply in the Keys?

The Southwest Region for snook, seatrout and redfish, and the Special Permit Zone for permit.

Official sources

FWC Boating & Angling Guide: Long Key Viaduct

Last verified: October 14, 2026.

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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.