Bait & tackle~2 mi
Tierra Verde Bait & Tackle
108 Pinellas Bayway S, Tierra Verde, FL 33715
Hours: Call ahead Hours not officially listed.
On the way to Fort De Soto.
Source: Retailer list · checked 2026-10-29
Your shoreline field guide / Pinellas
Pinellas Bayway Bridges (Tierra Verde & Bunces Pass)
Pinellas · bridge
Call aheadHoursCall ahead
Parking / feesPublic parking areas near the bridges per Pinellas County; check posted signs. Fort De Soto Park lots charge $6 per vehicle.
At this spot · NWS forecast
Fishing conditions now
Pinellas Bayway Bridges (Tierra Verde & Bunces Pass)
78°Mostly Clear Rain 2%
Wind from NE18 mph, gusts 22
Fair
Breezy (18 mph, gusts 22). Fish a sheltered side or use heavier weight.
Next 24 hours
- Thu, 9 PM78°2%18
- Thu, 11 PM76°1%17
- Fri, 1 AM75°1%17
- Fri, 3 AM74°1%17
- Fri, 5 AM73°1%16
- Fri, 7 AM74°1%16
- Fri, 9 AM74°2%16
- Fri, 11 AM77°2%16
- Fri, 1 PM79°7%15
- Fri, 3 PM81°7%14
- Fri, 5 PM81°6%15
- Fri, 7 PM80°4%17
GoodFairRoughTempRain chance
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
Tide chart, next 48 hours
Curve estimated between NOAA high / low predictions.
Tide source
Predictions from NOAA station Pass-a-Grille Beach (TEC4271). Times are local (EST/EDT). Updated when the site rebuilds.7-day high/low table
Station: Pass-a-Grille Beach (TEC4271) · 3.1 km away. Heights in feet above MLLW; station local time (EST/EDT). Predictions are not observed conditions.
| Date / time | Tide | Feet |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-29 01:34 | High | 2.589 |
| 2026-10-29 10:08 | Low | -0.21 |
| 2026-10-30 02:22 | High | 2.52 |
| 2026-10-30 11:11 | Low | -0.142 |
| 2026-10-31 03:21 | High | 2.364 |
| 2026-10-31 12:20 | Low | -0.038 |
| 2026-11-01 03:39 | High | 2.147 |
| 2026-11-01 12:31 | Low | 0.082 |
| 2026-11-02 05:17 | High | 1.927 |
| 2026-11-02 13:34 | Low | 0.219 |
| 2026-11-02 21:10 | High | 1.518 |
| 2026-11-03 01:28 | Low | 1.22 |
| 2026-11-03 07:09 | High | 1.777 |
| 2026-11-03 14:26 | Low | 0.38 |
| 2026-11-03 21:21 | High | 1.627 |
| 2026-11-04 02:50 | Low | 0.908 |
| 2026-11-04 08:48 | High | 1.714 |
| 2026-11-04 15:08 | Low | 0.565 |
| 2026-11-04 21:35 | High | 1.768 |
Before you go
Pinellas County lists the Tierra Verde and Fort De Soto Causeway bridges as public fishing-access bridges with public parking. Obey any posted no-fishing or no-parking signs, and never fish from the traffic side.
Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources
Hours not listed — call during business hours
Good for
Target species
Style
bridgedeep channelstructure
General guidance: Strong tidal flow through Bunces Pass and the Tierra Verde channels; sheepshead and snapper on the pilings, snook on the shadow lines at night, mackerel when bait runs through.
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The practical details
Access at a glance
| Status | Call ahead |
|---|---|
| Status note | Pinellas County lists the Tierra Verde and Fort De Soto Causeway bridges as public fishing-access bridges with public parking. Obey any posted no-fishing or no-parking signs, and never fish from the traffic side. |
| Address | Pinellas Bayway S. (CR 679) between Tierra Verde and Fort De Soto Park |
| Hours | Not listed. Confirm with the official contact above. |
| Parking / fees | Public parking areas near the bridges per Pinellas County; check posted signs. Fort De Soto Park lots charge $6 per vehicle. |
| Amenities | No restrooms at the bridges, Full facilities inside Fort De Soto Park |
| 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
Parking
- Location
- Public parking near the bridges (Pinellas County); exact lots not posted online. Fort De Soto Park lots are the paid alternative.
- Rates
- Bridge areas: not listed. Fort De Soto Park: $6 per vehicle.
- How to pay
- Fort De Soto: app, text, pay station or annual pass.
- Notes
- Don't park on road shoulders where signs prohibit it.
Source · checked Oct 29, 2026
Know the water
Fish here
General habitat guidance; confirm access and regulations before fishing.
No species suggestions listed yet.
Red tide (FWC samples, last 8 days)
Nearest sample: Mullet Key; Gulf Pier, Oct 26 2026; not present/background (0-1,000); 4.9 km away. Maximum within 15 km: not present/background (0-1,000) (12 samples).
Samples are point-in-time observations; missing samples do not establish safe conditions. Check FWC’s current report.
Grab bait on the way
Nearest bait & tackle shops
Bait & tackle~3 mi
Skyway Fishing Pier — North Pier bait shop
North Skyway Fishing Pier, off I-275 south of St. Petersburg
Hours: Open 24 hours, 7 days (park listing)
On the pier; pier admission applies.
Source: Florida State Parks · checked 2026-10-29
Bait & tackle~5 mi
Gator Jim's Bait & Tackle
3301 Pinellas Point Dr S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
Hours: Mon–Sat 8 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sun 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Off I-275 exit 16, across from Maximo Park.
Source: Shop website · checked 2026-10-29
Straight-line distance. Call ahead for live bait stock. All Tampa Bay bait shops →
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