I spoke with the North Skyway State Fishing Pier near St Petersburg this afternoon. Mangrove snapper and gag grouper are keeping pier anglers very busy there. Late in the afternoon until early morning is the best time to fish, although some fish can be caught during the day around tide changes. Large snapper, around 14" - 18" , are being caught around the inside pylons and rock piles from around mid span to the end. Shrimp, greenbacks, and threadfins are the best baits. Keeper sized grouper are being pulled from the reef by the bait shop. Greenbacks, shrimp, and frozen squid are the best baits. Most pier anglers are fishing the bottom. Use just enough weight to hold your bait near the structure you are fishing. For more information contact;
N Skyway Fishing Pier State Park
727-865-0668
10501 Sunshine Skyway Bridge
St Petersburg, FL 33701
www.skywaypiers.com/
