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Skyway Fishing Pier State Park: rules, hours and fees

As of / last verified: against official sources · Source: FWC: Skyway Fishing Pier regulations & course

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Hours
24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Fees
$4 per vehicle + $4 per adult
Required
Annual FWC Skyway Fishing Pier education course (including 65+)
Gear
Max 2 rods/handlines; no multi-hook rigs or treble/double hooks Nov 15–Mar 15
Address
4905 34th St. South #5000, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 · 727-865-0668
Phone
727-865-0668

The old Sunshine Skyway Bridge across the mouth of Tampa Bay is now a state-park fishing pier, with north and south sections. The park reports that the south pier has been without power since March 16, 2026, with limited bait-shop service and limited night lighting. Check the park page before a night trip.

Skyway Fishing Pier State Park
Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Skyway Pier rules at a glance

RuleDetail
Education courseRequired annually; certificate with completion code
Under 16Exempt from the course if with an adult who completed it in the past year
Gear limitNo more than 2 sets of hook-and-line gear
Nov 15–Mar 15No rigs with more than one hook (sabiki, chicken rig, many topwater plugs) and no treble/double hooks
Shark fishingShore-based shark permit rules apply (pier = shore)
Phone727-865-0668

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Where is Skyway Fishing Pier State Park?

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Map location: 4905 34th St. South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711. Source: Florida State Parks: Skyway Fishing Pier State Park (official address).

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Permit steps

  1. Take the FWC Skyway Fishing Pier Education Course online and save your certificate.
  2. Check whether you need a Florida saltwater license or any other permits (for example, a snook permit) for your target species.
  3. Pay the park entry fee on arrival.

Frequently asked questions

What are the Skyway Fishing Pier hours?

Florida State Parks lists the park as open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

How much does it cost to fish the Skyway Pier?

Florida State Parks lists $4 per vehicle plus $4 per adult. Check the park's fee page for other passes.

Do I need to take a course to fish the Skyway Pier?

Yes. FWC requires a free online Skyway Fishing Pier education course, renewed annually, for anyone fishing there, including people 65 and older. Anglers under 16 are exempt if accompanied by an adult who completed the course in the past year.

How many rods can I use on the Skyway Pier?

No more than two sets of hook-and-line gear (rods or handlines).

Can I use a sabiki rig at the Skyway Pier?

Not from November 15 to March 15. During that period rigs with more than one hook and any multiple hook (treble, double) are prohibited, to protect seabirds.

Official sources

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.