In 2008, the eastern bridge, built in 1954, was closed to fishing. It had a 54-year lifespan when it was deemed structurally ...

CLOSED  Effective Monday, part of the Skyway Fishing Pier is closed indefinitely after a structural inspection. What to know ...

When July ends many anglers might be wondering what they’ll do to fill a cooler with fish. Red grouper? Closed. Gag grouper? Only opening for the beginning half of September. Red snapper? Closing at ...

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 ...

Charlie Camp and Collin, 11, with mangrove snapper limit and trout caught on Friday, Aug. 4, with Capt. John Gunter on Tampa Bay. Provided by John Gunter This year, more specifically this summer, has ...

MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — The Skyway Pier is not only one of the most popular places in Tampa Bay to fish, but also a great place to see pelicans up close. But can those majestic birds and ...

The new rules are meant to prevent pelicans and other seabirds from becoming snagged in fishing gear at the busy angling spot. A wildlife sign hangs from the wall as Ashleigh Hall, 36, sports her ...

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will discuss approving final rules regulating fishing at Skyway Fishing Pier to save pelicans on Wednesday.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. ( WWSB) - Vehicle and pedestrian access beyond the bait shop at Skyway Fishing Pier State Park will be ...

This year, more specifically this summer, has been strange for fishing. Patterns seem to be different than recent years and that has been leaving many veteran captains scratching their heads at times.