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Fishing Piers in Panama City, Florida | USA Today

Fishing Piers in Panama City, Florida

Jeff Dickinson, Leaf Group

Water is at the heart of leisure activities in Panama City Beach, Florida. The Panhandle city on the Gulf of Mexico offers residents and visitors many fishing opportunities in the Atlantic Ocean and its canals. While deep sea fishing off the shores is popular, other anglers like to fish from piers; these have parking access that puts fishermen just a short walk from ocean fishing.

Russell-Fields Pier

Owned and operated by the city, Russell-Fields Pier (pcbgov.com) is in the heart of the city just across the street from Aaron Bessant Park. Fishing is allowed at the pier every day of the year, and it is open 24 hours a day. There is a daily fee to access the pier, even for visitors who do not want to fish. Each person can use a maximum of three fishing rods at once; an additional fee is charged for those who want to use more than three. Monthly, quarterly and annual pier passes are available.

M.B. Miller County Pier

The M.B. Miller County Pier (baycountyfl.gov) is owned and operated by the county. This pier is also open day and night every day of the year. The pier, which is 1,500 feet long, features a bait and tackle shop at the entrance. A daily fee is required to access the pier for fishermen and those just observing. Three rods are the maximum for the standard fishing fee, but up to five can be used for an additional fee. Monthly, quarterly and annual fishing passes are offered.

St. Andrews State Park

About three miles from the heart of Panama City Beach, St. Andrews State Park (floridastateparks.org) offers fishing from two piers. One pier offers lagoon fishing, while an ocean pier stretches 500 feet into the Atlantic. To access the fishing piers, visitors must pay a daily parking fee. Up to eight guests from one vehicle can access the piers by paying the standard fee. Vehicles with more passengers require an additional fee. A concession stand is near the piers for snacks and bait and tackle items.

Fishing Requirements

Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (myfwc.com) requires that anyone who fishes in the state have a valid annual license. There are separate fishing licenses for saltwater and freshwater fishing; a combined license can be purchased at a higher cost. The fees that each pier or fishing facility charges do not include a Florida fishing license.