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Fishing Article
Fishing In The Suncoast Beaches

There are several public and commercial fishing piers in the area. The Tony Saprito Pier (free admission) is located at the northeast foot of the Ringling Bridge in Sarasota. City Pier (commercial) is located on the northern tip of Anna Maria Island and just into Tampa Bay. The Venice Pier (commercial) is located on the Gulf of Mexico, about two miles south of Venice Inlet. Point of Rocks, Turtle Beach and Sunset Beach, all located on Siesta Key, are great spots for beach fishing.

A saltwater fishing license is required for all nonresidents age 16 and older. Licenses are $17 for three days, $30 for one week and $47 for an annual permit. Snook and crawfish stamps ($2 each) are optional. However, nonresidents fishing with a licensed charter skipper are exempt.

Possession of saltwater fish, shellfish & crabs is regulated. Federal, state & local laws may apply for certain areas & seasons. New rules are pending. Tackle shops will provide current rules. This chart is for Catch & Release. Prices and dates are subject to change without notice.

Fishing In The Suncoast Beaches
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Fish Where How Season Bait
Barracuda Gulf, reefs Trolling, casting All year Live bait, lures
Black Drum Bay, passes Bottom Winter, Spring Crabs, shrimp
Bluefish Gulf, passes Trolling, casting Fall, Winter Jigs, flies, spoons
Cobia Gulf Casting Spring, Fall Shrimp, pinfish, flies, jigs
Flounder Gulf, bays Bottom All year Shrimp, cut bait, jigs
Gag Grouper Gulf Bottom All year Pinfish, jigs
Kingfish Gulf Trolling, drifting Spring, Fall Spoons, plugs, Spanish sardines
Mangrove Snapper Gulf, bays Bottom All year Shrimp
Permit Gulf Casting Spring, Summer Jigs, crabs, shrimp, flies
Pompano Surf, passes Casting Spring, Summer Shrimp, sand fleas
Red Grouper Gulf Bottom All year Pinfish, jigs
Redfish Bays Casting All year Jigs, spoons, shrimp, flies
Sheepshead Bays, gulf Bottom All year Shrimp, crabs, sand fleas
Snook Bays, gulf, creeks Casting Feb.-May; Sept.-Dec. 15 Jigs, minnows, flies, plugs, shrimp
Spanish Mackerel Gulf, passes, bays Trolling, casting All year Jigs, spoons, flies, live bait
Speckled Trout Bays Casting Jan.-Oct. Shrimp, jigs, spoons, flies
Tarpon Gulf, bays Casting, bottom May-July Pinfish, crabs, flies
Tripletail Gulf, bays Casting Nov.-Feb. Shrimp, jigs, flies
 
 
 
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