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Ruskin Commongood Park Pier
Hillsborough · pier
Call aheadSunrise to sunset, year-roundFree.
Before you go
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.
Hillsborough County Parks & Recreation
Hours not listed — call during business hours
Good for
Target species
Style
pierstructure
Officially listed features
free entry
From the official source linked below.
General guidance: Small pier on the Ruskin Inlet near the Little Manatee River; snook and reds use the mangrove and dock edges.
Wind & weather
Forecast from National Weather Service, updated Oct 26, 3:01 AM ET
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The practical details
Access at a glance
| Status | Call ahead |
|---|---|
| Status note | 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. |
| Address | 107 1st Ave. NW, Ruskin, FL 33570 |
| Hours | Sunrise to sunset, year-round |
| Parking / fees | Free. |
| Amenities | Boardwalk, Playground, Boat dock |
| 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 Hillsborough County: Ruskin Commongood Boat Ramp
Parking
- Rates
- Free.
Source · checked Oct 26, 2026
Know the water
Fish to target here
General habitat guidance; confirm access and regulations before fishing.
- Snook Small pier on the Ruskin Inlet near the Little Manatee River; snook and reds use the mangrove and dock edges.
- Redfish Small pier on the Ruskin Inlet near the Little Manatee River; snook and reds use the mangrove and dock edges.
- Spotted seatrout Small pier on the Ruskin Inlet near the Little Manatee River; snook and reds use the mangrove and dock edges.
Tide chart, next 48 hours
7-day high/low table
Station: Little Manatee River, US 41 Bridge (8726436) · 1.9 km away. Heights in feet above MLLW; station local time (EST/EDT). Predictions are not observed conditions.
| Date / time | Tide | Feet |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 02:41 | High | 2.134 |
| 2026-10-26 10:24 | Low | -0.405 |
| 2026-10-26 17:36 | High | 1.319 |
| 2026-10-26 20:51 | Low | 1.204 |
| 2026-10-27 03:12 | High | 2.327 |
| 2026-10-27 11:10 | Low | -0.544 |
| 2026-10-28 03:47 | High | 2.46 |
| 2026-10-28 11:58 | Low | -0.581 |
| 2026-10-29 04:26 | High | 2.509 |
| 2026-10-29 12:48 | Low | -0.52 |
| 2026-10-30 05:10 | High | 2.457 |
| 2026-10-30 13:43 | Low | -0.378 |
| 2026-10-31 06:00 | High | 2.3 |
| 2026-10-31 14:44 | Low | -0.188 |
| 2026-11-01 06:02 | High | 2.054 |
| 2026-11-01 14:50 | Low | 0.02 |
Red tide (FWC samples, last 8 days)
No FWC samples within 15 km in the last 8 days.
Samples are point-in-time observations; missing samples do not establish safe conditions. Check FWC’s current report.
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