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Gandy Beach & Gandy Bridge Shoreline (St. Petersburg side)
Breezy (17 mph, gusts 21). Fish a sheltered side or use heavier weight.
How we rate: Rough at 20+ mph wind, 28+ mph gusts, 60%+ rain, thunderstorms or a marine/rip current alert; Fair at 13–19 mph, gusts 20–27 or 30–59% rain; otherwise Good. Arrows point where the wind is blowing. NWS forecast, updated Oct 29, 3:01 PM ET
NOAA predictions
Station: Old Port Tampa (8726607) · 4.1 km away. Heights in feet above MLLW; station local time (EST/EDT). Predictions are not observed conditions.
| Date / time | Tide | Feet |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 03:45 | High | 3.256 |
| 2026-10-29 12:13 | Low | -0.211 |
| 2026-10-30 04:32 | High | 3.159 |
| 2026-10-30 13:21 | Low | -0.114 |
| 2026-10-31 05:30 | High | 2.957 |
| 2026-10-31 14:37 | Low | 0.011 |
| 2026-11-01 05:45 | High | 2.688 |
| 2026-11-01 14:51 | Low | 0.136 |
| 2026-11-01 22:35 | High | 1.865 |
| 2026-11-02 01:46 | Low | 1.702 |
| 2026-11-02 07:25 | High | 2.428 |
| 2026-11-02 15:53 | Low | 0.273 |
| 2026-11-02 22:56 | High | 1.958 |
| 2026-11-03 03:29 | Low | 1.408 |
| 2026-11-03 09:17 | High | 2.271 |
| 2026-11-03 16:42 | Low | 0.442 |
| 2026-11-03 23:19 | High | 2.1 |
| 2026-11-04 04:45 | Low | 1.041 |
| 2026-11-04 10:51 | High | 2.21 |
| 2026-11-04 17:21 | Low | 0.648 |
| 2026-11-04 23:40 | High | 2.277 |
Pinellas County lists the Gandy Bridge as a public fishing-access bridge with public parking. FDOT manages the shoreline; no cars on the sand, no overnight camping, and don't cut or park in the mangroves. No posted hours found.
Florida Department of Transportation, District 7
Hours not listed — call during business hours
From the official source linked below.
General guidance: Bridge shadow lines, rocks and grass flats along the causeway; snook and snapper around the bridge structure, reds and trout on the flats. Busy and littered on weekends, quieter on weekdays.
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The practical details
| Status | Call ahead |
|---|---|
| Status note | Pinellas County lists the Gandy Bridge as a public fishing-access bridge with public parking. FDOT manages the shoreline; no cars on the sand, no overnight camping, and don't cut or park in the mangroves. No posted hours found. |
| Address | Gandy Blvd. (U.S. 92) bayfront, St. Petersburg side, just west of the Gandy Bridge |
| Hours | Not listed. Confirm with the official contact above. |
| Parking / fees | Free roadside parking along Gandy Blvd. behind the FDOT posts and gate; walk to the water. |
| Amenities | No restrooms, Trash cans (FDOT) |
| Fishing license | Statewide (FWC): a Florida saltwater fishing license is required unless exempt or covered by a licensed fishing pier; a free shore-based shark fishing permit is also required to target sharks from shore, jetties, bridges and piers. Fishing license: who needs one |
Last checked Oct 2026 from Pinellas County: Ch7
Source · checked Oct 29, 2026
Know the water
General habitat guidance; confirm access and regulations before fishing.
No species suggestions listed yet.
Nearest sample: North Shore Park Beach (Middle Tampa Bay), Oct 28 2026; not present/background (0-1,000); 11.3 km away. Maximum within 15 km: not present/background (0-1,000) (5 samples).
Samples are point-in-time observations; missing samples do not establish safe conditions. Check FWC’s current report.
Grab bait on the way
4925 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611
Hours: Mon 5 a.m.–11 p.m.; Tue 6 a.m.–11 p.m.; Wed 6 a.m.–9 p.m.; Thu 6 a.m.–11 p.m.; Fri–Sun 5 a.m.–11 p.m.
Source: Google business listing (via public places data) · checked 2026-10-29
4923 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611
Hours: Mon–Thu 6 a.m.–9 p.m.; Fri 5 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sat 6 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sun 5 a.m.–9 p.m.
Live shrimp, pinfish, crabs, chum and frozen bait. Just east of the Gandy boat ramp.
Source: Shop website (hours: Google listing) · checked 2026-10-29
1106 94th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Hours: Mon–Sat 6 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sun 6 a.m.–5 p.m.
Source: Google business listing (via public places data) · checked 2026-10-29
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