Visitors can enjoy two piers at beautiful Fort De Soto Park. One is on the bay side and the other is on the Gulf. Once at the Bay Pier you will notice the awesome view of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge to your left and looking out a little to your right you will see an island with a lighthouse on it - that is Egmont Key. The Bay Pier is also where a ferry comes to take people out to Egmont Key. Open 365 days a year, the Gulf Fishing Pier is the longest at more than 1,000 feet. Tables with running water are also available for cleaning your catch. A bait and tackle shop sells frozen bait and food concessions are also available during regular park hours. An 800 foot long boat launching facility provides easy access to this park's seven miles of waterfront and beaches. The facility also includes eleven floating docks. Fort De Soto Park closes at sunset.
Guest Reviews
Older and smaller fishing pier. Lots of parking. Restrooms, grills and Picnic tables with shade. Walking trails. Only one fishing cleaning station with water. People casting nets for bait fish (green backs) and fishing. Shares parking lot with ferry that takes you to Edmonton key island $45 or Shelly key $35.
Beautiful views and decent fishing. Open until 8pm during the summer so you can catch part of sunset.
❣️
Good fishing grouper, mackerel and many more species. Great spot!
The far end is currently closed for repairs, great views of bridge and bay area
General Information
- Family-friendly
- Hours: 7 a.m. - sunset
Rates & Times
- Time to Experience Activity: Full day
On-Site Facilities & Services
- Boat Ramp
- Picnic Area
- Restrooms
Fishing / Boating Details
- Fishing Gear Rental
Marina Details
- Bait & Tackle
Park Activities
- Fishing
Accessible Features
- Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
- Wheelchair Accessible Parking