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Weekend wind & weather
Sat Oct 31
Sun Nov 1
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated Oct 26, 1:21 AM ET
Red tide (FWC samples, last 8 days)
Tampa Bay red tide: 32 FWC samples (last 8 days); not present/background (0-1,000): 32.
Samples are point-in-time observations; missing samples do not establish safe conditions. Check FWC’s current report.
What's biting this month
General seasonal guidance.
Current closures & upcoming changes
From FWC regulations (checked Oct 2026)
- Snook: closes Dec 1 · FWC regulations
- Flounder: closed through Nov 30 · FWC regulations
- Tarpon: catch and release only · FWC regulations
Open (25)
Skyway Fishing Pier State Park — North PierOpenSat L 11:57 AM · Sun L 12:16 PMWind Sat 12–16 ENE · Sun 9–10 ENE mph
Pinellas · pier
Florida State Parks lists the pier open 24 hours, 365 days a year; its only posted notice (effective Mar 16, 2026) concerns the SOUTH pier (no power, limited bait shop and night lighting). Annual online Skyway Pier education course required to fish.
Sat Oct 31
Tides: H 3:13 AM 2.8 ft · L 11:57 AM 0.1 ft
Wind: 12–16 mph ENEGusts to 20Rain up to 25%Spot details →Sun Nov 1
Tides: H 3:18 AM 2.5 ft · L 12:16 PM 0.2 ft
Wind: 9–10 mph ENEGusts to 14Rain up to 15%(forecast through 10 AM)Fort De Soto Gulf PierOpenSat L 11:37 AM · Sun L 11:49 AMWind Sat 12–17 ENE · Sun 10–13 ENE mph
Pinellas · pier
County park page lists Gulf and Bay pier hours of 7 a.m. to sunset; Gulf pier has a food and bait concession. Seawall/sidewalk repairs next to the Gulf Pier are scheduled for construction in spring 2027.
Sat Oct 31
Tides: H 2:49 AM 2.3 ft · L 11:37 AM -0.2 ft
Wind: 12–17 mph ENEGusts to 20Rain up to 23%Spot details →Sun Nov 1
Tides: H 3:03 AM 2.1 ft · L 11:49 AM -0.0 ft
Wind: 10–13 mph ENEGusts to 15Rain up to 14%(forecast through 10 AM)Safety Harbor — Fire Marshal Dick Brock Memorial PierOpenSat H 6:29 AM · Sun H 6:31 AMWind Sat 10–13 ENE · Sun 8 ENE mph
Pinellas · pier
City of Safety Harbor announced the rebuilt Fire Marshal Dick Brock Memorial Pier open, with a grand reopening in September 2026.
Sat Oct 31
Tides: H 6:29 AM 3.1 ft · L 3:15 PM -0.3 ft
Wind: 10–13 mph ENEGusts to 20Rain up to 24%Spot details →Sun Nov 1
Tides: H 6:31 AM 2.8 ft · L 3:23 PM -0.1 ft
Wind: 8 mph ENEGusts to 12Rain up to 16%(forecast through 10 AM)Belleair Causeway Boat Ramp Fishing PierOpenSat H 7:29 PM · Sun H 7:34 PMWind Sat 9–12 ENE · Sun 7–8 ENE mph
Pinellas · pier
County lists the fishing pier among Belleair Causeway Boat Ramp amenities; only courtesy docks 2 and 3 are posted closed until further notice. Belleair Bait House operates daily on site.
Sat Oct 31
Tides: H 3:06 AM 2.9 ft · L 11:53 AM 0.0 ft · H 7:29 PM 1.7 ft · L 9:56 PM 1.4 ft
Wind: 9–12 mph ENEGusts to 17Rain up to 19%Spot details →Sun Nov 1
Tides: H 3:26 AM 2.7 ft · L 12:09 PM 0.2 ft · H 7:34 PM 1.8 ft · L 11:04 PM 1.4 ft
Wind: 7–8 mph ENEGusts to 12Rain up to 14%(forecast through 10 AM)Apollo Beach Nature Preserve ShorelineOpenSat L 2:22 PM · Sun H 6:06 AMWind Sat 13–16 ENE · Sun 8–9 ENE mph
Hillsborough · park
Hillsborough County lists year-round visitor hours and shoreline fishing; no closure posted.
Sat Oct 31
Tides: H 5:48 AM 3.0 ft · L 2:22 PM -0.1 ft
Wind: 13–16 mph ENEGusts to 22Rain up to 31%Spot details →Sun Nov 1
Tides: H 6:06 AM 2.7 ft · L 2:33 PM 0.1 ft
Wind: 8–9 mph ENEGusts to 12Rain up to 18%(forecast through 10 AM)St. Pete Pier Fishing DeckOpenSat L 1:50 PM · Sun L 2:01 PMWind Sat 9–12 ENE · Sun 7 ENE mph
Pinellas · pier
Fishing is permitted only on the Fishing Deck east of the Pier Point building; Gator Jim’s Tackle on site. No admission charge to the Pier District.
Sat Oct 31
Tides: H 4:55 AM 2.7 ft · L 1:50 PM -0.0 ft
Wind: 9–12 mph ENEGusts to 21Rain up to 26%Spot details →Sun Nov 1
Tides: H 5:13 AM 2.5 ft · L 2:01 PM 0.1 ft
Wind: 7 mph ENEGusts to 12Rain up to 15%(forecast through 10 AM)Gulfport Williams PierOpenSat L 12:45 PM · Sun L 12:56 PMWind Sat 9–12 ENE · Sun 7–8 ENE mph
Pinellas · pier
City of Gulfport lists the 521-foot pier open 24 hours with free admission, lighting and a fish cleaning table.
Sat Oct 31
Tides: H 3:23 AM 2.6 ft · L 12:45 PM -0.0 ft
Wind: 9–12 mph ENEGusts to 18Rain up to 23%Spot details →Sun Nov 1
Tides: H 3:41 AM 2.4 ft · L 12:56 PM 0.1 ft · H 9:37 PM 1.6 ft · L 11:49 PM 1.6 ft
Wind: 7–8 mph ENEGusts to 12Rain up to 15%(forecast through 10 AM)Philippe Park ShorelineOpenSat H 6:29 AM · Sun H 6:31 AMWind Sat 10–13 ENE · Sun 7–8 ENE mph
Pinellas · park
County lists the park open with saltwater fishing; main playground and restrooms 5 and 8 closed for repairs.
Sat Oct 31
Tides: H 6:29 AM 3.1 ft · L 3:15 PM -0.3 ft
Wind: 10–13 mph ENEGusts to 17Rain up to 24%Spot details →Sun Nov 1
Tides: H 6:31 AM 2.8 ft · L 3:23 PM -0.1 ft
Wind: 7–8 mph ENEGusts to 10Rain up to 16%(forecast through 10 AM)E.G. Simmons Conservation Park ShorelineOpenSat L 1:38 PM · Sun L 1:49 PMWind Sat 13–16 ENE · Sun 9 ENE mph
Hillsborough · park
Hillsborough County lists pier and waterbank fishing with current hours; after-hours fishing passes are sold.
Sat Oct 31
Tides: H 4:39 AM 3.0 ft · L 1:38 PM -0.0 ft
Wind: 13–16 mph ENEGusts to 22Rain up to 30%Spot details →Sun Nov 1
Tides: H 4:57 AM 2.8 ft · L 1:49 PM 0.1 ft
Wind: 9 mph ENEGusts to 12Rain up to 17%(forecast through 10 AM)Weedon Island Preserve Fishing PierOpenSat L 2:37 PM · Sun L 2:51 PMWind Sat 10–14 ENE · Sun 8–9 ENE mph
Pinellas · pier
County lists the preserve fishing pier as an amenity; north paddling trail posted closed.
Sat Oct 31
Tides: H 5:30 AM 3.0 ft · L 2:37 PM 0.0 ft
Wind: 10–14 mph ENEGusts to 18Rain up to 26%Spot details →Sun Nov 1
Tides: H 5:45 AM 2.7 ft · L 2:51 PM 0.1 ft · H 10:35 PM 1.9 ft
Wind: 8–9 mph ENEGusts to 12Rain up to 16%(forecast through 10 AM)Boca Ciega Millennium Park ShorelineOpenSat L 12:05 PM · Sun L 12:16 PMWind Sat 9–10 ENE · Sun 7 ENE mph
Pinellas · park
County lists the park open daily; FWC county-park guide lists public fishing access to Boca Ciega Bay.
Sat Oct 31
Tides: H 3:23 AM 2.9 ft · L 12:05 PM -0.1 ft
Wind: 9–10 mph ENEGusts to 17Rain up to 20%Spot details →Sun Nov 1
Tides: H 3:41 AM 2.7 ft · L 12:16 PM 0.1 ft · H 9:37 PM 1.8 ft · L 11:09 PM 2.0 ft
Wind: 7 mph ENEGusts to 13Rain up to 14%(forecast through 10 AM)Honeymoon Island State Park — Beaches and PassOpenSat H 7:29 PM · Sun H 7:34 PMWind Sat 10–14 ENE · Sun 9 ENE mph
Pinellas · beach
Florida State Parks lists surf and pass fishing (flounder, snook, trout, redfish, pompano, Spanish mackerel and more) and daily hours; no closure posted. The north-end sandspit can be cut off by tides.
Sat Oct 31
Tides: H 3:06 AM 3.4 ft · L 11:46 AM 0.1 ft · H 7:29 PM 2.0 ft · L 9:49 PM 1.8 ft
Wind: 10–14 mph ENEGusts to 17Rain up to 19%Spot details →Sun Nov 1
Tides: H 3:26 AM 3.2 ft · L 12:02 PM 0.3 ft · H 7:34 PM 2.2 ft · L 10:57 PM 1.9 ft
Wind: 9 mph ENEGusts to 12Rain up to 15%(forecast through 11 AM)Dunedin CausewayOpenSat H 7:29 PM · Sun H 7:34 PMWind Sat 10–13 ENE · Sun 8 ENE mph
Pinellas · bridge
City of Dunedin calls the causeway a popular fishing spot; after-hours fishing permits from the PCSO North District Station, 727-582-6900. A causeway bridge replacement project is in planning.
Sat Oct 31
Tides: H 3:06 AM 3.4 ft · L 11:46 AM 0.1 ft · H 7:29 PM 2.0 ft · L 9:49 PM 1.8 ft
Wind: 10–13 mph ENEGusts to 17Rain up to 20%Spot details →Sun Nov 1
Tides: H 3:26 AM 3.2 ft · L 12:02 PM 0.3 ft · H 7:34 PM 2.2 ft · L 10:57 PM 1.9 ft
Wind: 8 mph ENEGusts to 12Rain up to 15%(forecast through 10 AM)Fred Howard Park — Causeway and BeachOpenSat H 7:15 PM · Sun H 7:20 PMWind Sat 9–12 ENE · Sun 7 ENE mph
Pinellas · park
Pinellas County lists fishing among park amenities; the mile-long causeway leads to the Gulf beach.
Sat Oct 31
Tides: H 2:52 AM 3.5 ft · L 11:31 AM 0.1 ft · H 7:15 PM 2.1 ft · L 9:34 PM 1.9 ft
Wind: 9–12 mph ENEGusts to 17Rain up to 20%Spot details →Sun Nov 1
Tides: H 3:12 AM 3.3 ft · L 11:47 AM 0.3 ft · H 7:20 PM 2.2 ft · L 10:42 PM 1.9 ft
Wind: 7 mph ENEGusts to 12Rain up to 15%(forecast through 10 AM)Wall Springs Park PierOpenSat H 7:14 PM · Sun H 7:19 PMWind Sat 9–12 ENE · Sun 7 ENE mph
Pinellas · pier
Pinellas County lists saltwater fishing (license required) and a pier among park amenities.
Sat Oct 31
Tides: H 2:51 AM 3.6 ft · L 11:41 AM 0.1 ft · H 7:14 PM 2.1 ft · L 9:44 PM 1.9 ft
Wind: 9–12 mph ENEGusts to 16Rain up to 21%Spot details →Sun Nov 1
Tides: H 3:11 AM 3.3 ft · L 11:57 AM 0.3 ft · H 7:19 PM 2.3 ft · L 10:52 PM 1.9 ft
Wind: 7 mph ENEGusts to 12Rain up to 15%(forecast through 10 AM)Fort De Soto Park — North BeachOpenSat L 11:37 AM · Sun L 11:49 AMWind Sat 12–17 ENE · Sun 10–13 ENE mph
Pinellas · beach
North Beach is open; County repair schedule puts North Beach restroom repairs in 2027, so restroom availability may be limited. Fishing license required throughout the park.
Sat Oct 31
Tides: H 2:49 AM 2.3 ft · L 11:37 AM -0.2 ft
Wind: 12–17 mph ENEGusts to 20Rain up to 23%Spot details →Sun Nov 1
Tides: H 3:03 AM 2.1 ft · L 11:49 AM -0.0 ft
Wind: 10–13 mph ENEGusts to 14Rain up to 14%(forecast through 10 AM)John's Pass Park (Madeira Beach side)OpenSat L 11:46 AM · Sun L 11:57 AMWind Sat 10–13 ENE · Sun 9 ENE mph
Pinellas · beach
City lists fishing as a John's Pass Park amenity. City code bans fishing on the John's Pass Village Boardwalk 8 a.m.–10 p.m.; jetty access after hurricane damage is unconfirmed.
Sat Oct 31
Tides: H 2:41 AM 2.6 ft · L 11:46 AM -0.0 ft
Wind: 10–13 mph ENEGusts to 18Rain up to 21%Spot details →Sun Nov 1
Tides: H 2:59 AM 2.4 ft · L 11:57 AM 0.1 ft
Wind: 9 mph ENEGusts to 13Rain up to 14%(forecast through 10 AM)Park Boulevard Boat Ramp Fishing PiersOpenSat H 5:44 PM · Sun H 5:49 PMWind Sat 9–12 ENE · Sun 8 ENE mph
Pinellas · pier
Pinellas County lists the ramp open 24 hours; FWC lists two fishing piers on site (one by the ramp, one by the drawbridge).
Sat Oct 31
Tides: H 1:21 AM 2.9 ft · L 10:00 AM 0.1 ft · H 5:44 PM 1.7 ft · L 8:03 PM 1.8 ft
Wind: 9–12 mph ENEGusts to 18Rain up to 19%Spot details →Sun Nov 1
Tides: H 1:41 AM 2.6 ft · L 10:16 AM 0.3 ft · H 5:49 PM 1.8 ft · L 9:11 PM 1.8 ft
Wind: 8 mph ENEGusts to 13Rain up to 14%(forecast through 10 AM)Redington Shores Nature Park Fishing DockOpenSat L 12:05 PM · Sun L 12:16 PMWind Sat 9–12 ENE · Sun 8 ENE mph
Pinellas · pier
Town of Redington Shores lists the Nature Park (formerly Del Bello Park) dock for fishing the Intracoastal. Different site from the closed private Redington Long Pier.
Sat Oct 31
Tides: H 3:23 AM 2.9 ft · L 12:05 PM -0.1 ft
Wind: 9–12 mph ENEGusts to 18Rain up to 19%Spot details →Sun Nov 1
Tides: H 3:41 AM 2.7 ft · L 12:16 PM 0.1 ft · H 9:37 PM 1.8 ft · L 11:09 PM 2.0 ft
Wind: 8 mph ENEGusts to 13Rain up to 14%(forecast through 10 AM)R.E. Olds Park Fishing PierOpenSat H 7:33 AM · Sun H 7:51 AMWind Sat 8–12 ENE · Sun 6–7 ENE mph
Pinellas · pier
City of Oldsmar lists a fishing pier on upper Old Tampa Bay among park features.
Sat Oct 31
Tides: H 7:33 AM 1.9 ft · L 4:44 PM -0.0 ft
Wind: 8–12 mph ENEGusts to 17Rain up to 24%Spot details →Sun Nov 1
Tides: H 7:51 AM 1.8 ft · L 4:55 PM 0.0 ft
Wind: 6–7 mph ENEGusts to 10Rain up to 16%(forecast through 10 AM)Clearwater Harbor Marina Fishing PierOpenSat H 7:29 PM · Sun H 7:34 PMWind Sat 8–10 ENE · Sun 6–7 ENE mph
Pinellas · pier
City of Clearwater lists a free fishing pier at the north end of the downtown marina, beside Coachman Park.
Sat Oct 31
Tides: H 3:06 AM 2.9 ft · L 11:53 AM 0.0 ft · H 7:29 PM 1.7 ft · L 9:56 PM 1.4 ft
Wind: 8–10 mph ENEGusts to 16Rain up to 20%Spot details →Sun Nov 1
Tides: H 3:26 AM 2.7 ft · L 12:09 PM 0.2 ft · H 7:34 PM 1.8 ft · L 11:04 PM 1.4 ft
Wind: 6–7 mph ENEGusts to 12Rain up to 15%(forecast through 10 AM)Upper Tampa Bay Conservation ParkOpenSat H 7:33 AM · Sun H 7:51 AMWind Sat 7–10 ENE · Sun 5–6 ENE mph
Hillsborough · park
Hillsborough County names the park banks among its best saltwater shore fishing (snook, redfish, trout).
Sat Oct 31
Tides: H 7:33 AM 1.9 ft · L 4:44 PM -0.0 ft
Wind: 7–10 mph ENEGusts to 18Rain up to 25%Spot details →Sun Nov 1
Tides: H 7:51 AM 1.8 ft · L 4:55 PM 0.0 ft
Wind: 5–6 mph ENEGusts to 10Rain up to 16%(forecast through 10 AM)Williams Park (Alafia River at U.S. 41)OpenSat L 2:43 PM · Sun L 2:54 PMWind Sat 10–15 ENE · Sun 7–8 ENE mph
Hillsborough · park
Hillsborough County lists on-shore fishing areas beside the U.S. 41 Alafia River bridge. Swimming and wading prohibited.
Sat Oct 31
Tides: H 4:53 AM 2.9 ft · L 2:43 PM -0.0 ft
Wind: 10–15 mph ENEGusts to 20Rain up to 31%Spot details →Sun Nov 1
Tides: H 5:11 AM 2.7 ft · L 2:54 PM 0.1 ft · H 11:07 PM 1.8 ft
Wind: 7–8 mph ENEGusts to 10Rain up to 19%(forecast through 10 AM)Riverview Civic Center Fishing Pier (Alafia River)OpenSat L 2:51 PM · Sun L 3:02 PMWind Sat 8–15 ENE · Sun 5–7 ENE mph
Hillsborough · pier
Hillsborough County lists a fishing pier on the south bank of the Alafia River.
Sat Oct 31
Tides: H 5:28 AM 3.5 ft · L 2:51 PM -0.1 ft
Wind: 8–15 mph ENEGusts to 23Rain up to 33%Spot details →Sun Nov 1
Tides: H 5:46 AM 3.2 ft · L 3:02 PM 0.1 ft · H 11:42 PM 2.2 ft
Wind: 5–7 mph ENEGusts to 10Rain up to 20%(forecast through 10 AM)Domino Park Fishing Pier (Little Manatee River)OpenSat H 6:00 AM · Sun H 6:02 AMWind Sat 9–14 ENE · Sun 6–7 ENE mph
Hillsborough · pier
Hillsborough County lists a fishing pier on Mill Bayou off the Little Manatee River; no restrooms.
Sat Oct 31
Tides: H 6:00 AM 2.3 ft · L 2:44 PM -0.2 ft
Wind: 9–14 mph ENEGusts to 21Rain up to 31%Spot details →Sun Nov 1
Tides: H 6:02 AM 2.1 ft · L 2:50 PM 0.0 ft
Wind: 6–7 mph ENEGusts to 12Rain up to 18%(forecast through 10 AM)
Call ahead (10)
Fort De Soto Bay PierCall aheadSat L 11:37 AM · Sun L 11:49 AMWind Sat 12–17 ENE · Sun 10–13 ENE mph
Pinellas · pier
County repair project for the Hurricane Helene-damaged Bay Pier lists construction for Summer 2026 to Fall 2026.
Sat Oct 31
Tides: H 2:49 AM 2.3 ft · L 11:37 AM -0.2 ft
Wind: 12–17 mph ENEGusts to 20Rain up to 23%Spot details →Sun Nov 1
Tides: H 3:03 AM 2.1 ft · L 11:49 AM -0.0 ft
Wind: 10–13 mph ENEGusts to 15Rain up to 14%(forecast through 10 AM)Pier 60 Fishing PierCall aheadSat H 7:01 PM · Sun H 7:06 PMWind Sat 10–12 ENE · Sun 7–8 ENE mph
Pinellas · pier
City page (published Sept 29, 2026) says sidewalk repairs are underway nearby and the pier, beach and park remain accessible; daily, weekly and yearly fishing passes are sold for a fee.
Sat Oct 31
Tides: H 2:38 AM 3.2 ft · L 11:03 AM 0.1 ft · H 7:01 PM 1.9 ft · L 9:06 PM 1.8 ft
Wind: 10–12 mph ENEGusts to 16Rain up to 19%Spot details →Sun Nov 1
Tides: H 2:58 AM 2.9 ft · L 11:19 AM 0.3 ft · H 7:06 PM 2.0 ft · L 10:14 PM 1.9 ft
Wind: 7–8 mph ENEGusts to 12Rain up to 15%(forecast through 11 AM)Courtney Campbell Causeway — Clearwater Trail ShorelineCall aheadSat H 6:29 AM · Sun H 6:31 AMWind Sat 10–13 ENE · Sun 8 ENE mph
Pinellas · bridge
City of Clearwater: as of Oct. 21 the trail is closed for maintenance starting at the Courtney Campbell Causeway Recreational Beach entrance, until further notice. City lists fishing as a trail feature.
Sat Oct 31
Tides: H 6:29 AM 3.1 ft · L 3:15 PM -0.3 ft
Wind: 10–13 mph ENEGusts to 20Rain up to 24%Spot details →Sun Nov 1
Tides: H 6:31 AM 2.8 ft · L 3:23 PM -0.1 ft
Wind: 8 mph ENEGusts to 12Rain up to 16%(forecast through 10 AM)Picnic Island Park Fishing PierCall aheadSat L 2:37 PM · Sun L 2:51 PMWind Sat 13–16 ENE · Sun 9 ENE mph
Hillsborough · pier
City park page lists a fishing pier next to the boat ramp; a City Council record reports south-of-Gandy piers damaged.
Sat Oct 31
Tides: H 5:30 AM 3.0 ft · L 2:37 PM 0.0 ft
Wind: 13–16 mph ENEGusts to 20Rain up to 28%Spot details →Sun Nov 1
Tides: H 5:45 AM 2.7 ft · L 2:51 PM 0.1 ft · H 10:35 PM 1.9 ft
Wind: 9 mph ENEGusts to 12Rain up to 17%(forecast through 10 AM)Sand Key Park Fishing PiersCall aheadSat H 7:01 PM · Sun H 7:06 PMWind Sat 10–12 ENE · Sun 7–8 ENE mph
Pinellas · pier
County park page notes a seawall section held closed through August 2026 for staging for the City of Clearwater marina project.
Sat Oct 31
Tides: H 2:38 AM 3.2 ft · L 11:03 AM 0.1 ft · H 7:01 PM 1.9 ft · L 9:06 PM 1.8 ft
Wind: 10–12 mph ENEGusts to 16Rain up to 19%Spot details →Sun Nov 1
Tides: H 2:58 AM 2.9 ft · L 11:19 AM 0.3 ft · H 7:06 PM 2.0 ft · L 10:14 PM 1.9 ft
Wind: 7–8 mph ENEGusts to 12Rain up to 15%(forecast through 11 AM)Fort De Soto Park — East BeachCall aheadSat L 11:37 AM · Sun L 11:49 AMWind Sat 12–18 ENE · Sun 10–13 ENE mph
Pinellas · beach
County says the northeast end of Anderson Blvd (East Beach loop) was impacted by Hurricane Helene; repair construction is scheduled from Summer 2027. Call ahead about which East Beach areas are reachable.
Sat Oct 31
Tides: H 2:49 AM 2.3 ft · L 11:37 AM -0.2 ft
Wind: 12–18 mph ENEGusts to 20Rain up to 24%Spot details →Sun Nov 1
Tides: H 3:03 AM 2.1 ft · L 11:49 AM -0.0 ft
Wind: 10–13 mph ENEGusts to 14Rain up to 15%(forecast through 10 AM)Pass-a-Grille Fishing JettyCall aheadSat L 12:20 PM · Sun L 12:31 PMWind Sat 12–15 ENE · Sun 9–10 ENE mph
Pinellas · jetty
FWC lists the jetty as a public fishing structure (survey dated 2010). Nearby Merry Pier remains closed after hurricane damage, so confirm current jetty access with the City.
Sat Oct 31
Tides: H 3:21 AM 2.4 ft · L 12:20 PM -0.0 ft
Wind: 12–15 mph ENEGusts to 18Rain up to 22%Spot details →Sun Nov 1
Tides: H 3:39 AM 2.1 ft · L 12:31 PM 0.1 ft
Wind: 9–10 mph ENEGusts to 13Rain up to 14%(forecast through 10 AM)Bay Vista Park PierCall aheadSat L 1:21 PM · Sun L 1:32 PMWind Sat 12–14 ENE · Sun 9–10 ENE mph
Pinellas · pier
FWC lists a public fishing pier here (survey dated 2010); the current City park page lists hours but not the pier, so confirm pier condition.
Sat Oct 31
Tides: H 4:33 AM 2.3 ft · L 1:21 PM -0.0 ft
Wind: 12–14 mph ENEGusts to 20Rain up to 26%Spot details →Sun Nov 1
Tides: H 4:51 AM 2.1 ft · L 1:32 PM 0.1 ft
Wind: 9–10 mph ENEGusts to 12Rain up to 15%(forecast through 10 AM)Jungle Prada Park PierCall aheadSat L 11:46 AM · Sun L 11:57 AMWind Sat 10–13 ENE · Sun 8 ENE mph
Pinellas · pier
FWC lists a public fishing pier on Boca Ciega Bay here (survey dated 2010); the current City page lists hours but not the pier, so confirm pier condition.
Sat Oct 31
Tides: H 2:41 AM 2.6 ft · L 11:46 AM -0.0 ft
Wind: 10–13 mph ENEGusts to 17Rain up to 22%Spot details →Sun Nov 1
Tides: H 2:59 AM 2.4 ft · L 11:57 AM 0.1 ft
Wind: 8 mph ENEGusts to 12Rain up to 14%(forecast through 10 AM)Ruskin Commongood Park PierCall aheadSat H 6:00 AM · Sun H 6:02 AMWind Sat 10–15 ENE · Sun 7–8 ENE mph
Hillsborough · pier
FWC lists a public fishing pier here (survey dated 2010); the County page lists a boardwalk and dock but not the pier. Picnic shelter replacement began Sept. 3, 2026.
Sat Oct 31
Tides: H 6:00 AM 2.3 ft · L 2:44 PM -0.2 ft
Wind: 10–15 mph ENEGusts to 21Rain up to 31%Spot details →Sun Nov 1
Tides: H 6:02 AM 2.1 ft · L 2:50 PM 0.0 ft
Wind: 7–8 mph ENEGusts to 10Rain up to 18%(forecast through 10 AM)
Closed (3)
Ballast Point Park Fishing PierClosed
Hillsborough · pier
City of Tampa: fishing pier closed as of spring 2025 for hurricane damage repairs. When open, the pier is free and open 24 hours; the rest of the park is open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Spot details →Dunedin Marina Fishing PierClosed
Pinellas · pier
City of Dunedin: hurricane-damaged pier demolished above water in early summer 2026; replacement construction awaits permits.
Spot details →Weaver Park Fishing PierClosed
Pinellas · pier
City of Dunedin: pier unsafe and closed after 2024 hurricane damage; reconstruction awaits permits, no reopening date given.
Spot details →
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