When most Gulf Coast anglers think of gag grouper fishing, they reminisce of heading offshore to fish deepwater ledges and rock piles where big gag grouper pull hard in an attempt to head for cover.

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla — The Skyway Fishing Pier is the longest fishing pier in the world. Nearly 200,00 people visit each year. "It’s calm, a good place to decompress, and overall a good place to go ...

A debate that has boiled for months about how to prevent seabirds from becoming snared in fishing gear at one of Florida’s premier angling locations may soon enter its final chapter. Thousands of ...

ST. PETERSBURG — After months of debate, it’s finally official: New rules are coming for anglers at the popular Skyway Fishing Pier State Park. Starting Oct. 1, anglers will be limited to just two ...

While many anglers went to the bridge to fish for dinner or bonding time with family, other memories were made by meeting new ...

Starting Sunday, Oct. 1, if you plan to fish the Skyway Fishing Pier, there is an online educational course that is required to be passed to access the state park. Anglers online are posting mixed ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Some new rules aimed at protecting seabirds will soon be in place for the Skyway Fishing Pier. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission made the final decision to adopt the ...

Nearly half of the south Skyway Fishing Pier State Park - located on the Manatee County side of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge - is set to close indefinitely. The Florida State Parks website, run by the ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Fishing at the Skyway Pier has new rules. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission passed the restrictions back in July, with the goal of preventing seabirds from ...