Boca Ciega Bay Fishing
Pinellas County, FWC Tampa Bay region.
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Inshore fishing on Boca Ciega Bay
Boca Ciega Bay, part of the Tampa Bay system, lies in Pinellas County. Census hydrography shows about 13.6 square miles under the name. Redfish, snook and trout limits on Boca Ciega Bay follow the FWC Tampa Bay region.
Near Boca Ciega Bay the FWC layers show 10 public fishing piers (14 miles) and 14 saltwater boat ramps (10 miles). Offshore, 387 FWC reef sites lie within 20 miles; most are concrete, in 1 to 53 feet.
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FWC Fishing Pier Finder, Boat Ramp Inventory and Artificial Reef layer, checked October 2026.
Shore access to Boca Ciega Bay
Pier access to Boca Ciega Bay
- Causeway Park, Madeira BeachBoca Ciega Bay, under a mile
- Jungle Prada De Narvaez ParkBoca Ciega Bay, 2 miles
- Del Bello ParkBoca Ciega Bay, 3 miles
- Ron McKenny ParkBlind Pass, 4 miles
- Egan ParkBoca Ciega Bay, 4 miles
- Park Blvd ParkThe Narrows, 4 miles
- Town Square Nature ParkThe Narrows, 4 miles
- George C. McGough Nature ParkSt. Joseph Sound, 6 miles
- Walter and Bert Williams Fishing PierBoca Ciega Bay, 7 miles
- Clam Bayou Nature ParkClam Bayou/Boca Ciega Bay, 7 miles
Beaches open to fishing near Boca Ciega Bay
- Tom & Kitty Stuart County Parkparking, under a mile
- Madeira Beach Accessparking, restrooms, under a mile
- Archibald Memorial Beach Parkparking, restrooms, 1 mile
- Redington Beachno listed parking, 1 mile
- Johns Pass Beach & Parkparking, restrooms, 2 miles
- North Redington Beach Accessparking, 2 miles
Public ramps by Boca Ciega Bay
- Madeira Beach Municipal Marina5 lane ramp, fee, 6 trailer spaces, flush toilet, under a mile
- Pinellas War Veterans Memorial Park – Canoe Launchpaddle launch, free, flush toilet, 1 mile
- Pinellas War Veterans Memorial Park – Boat Ramp6 lane ramp, fee, 108 trailer spaces, flush toilet, 1 mile
- Treasure Island 123rd Avenue Public Boat Ramp1 lane ramp, 2 miles
- Seminole Waterfront Park – Paddlecraft Launchpaddle launch, free, 2 trailer spaces, 2 miles
- Jungle Prada Boat Ramp2 lane ramp, free, 16 trailer spaces, 2 miles
- Boca Ciega Millennium Park Canoe/Kayak Launchpaddle launch, 2 miles
- Redington Shores Del Bello Park Kayak Launchpaddle launch, 3 miles
- Treasure Island 100th Avenue Public Boat Ramp1 lane ramp, 4 trailer spaces, 3 miles
- Egan Park Ramp2 lane ramp, free, 15 trailer spaces, flush toilet, 4 miles
- Park Boulevard Public Boat Ramp6 lane ramp, fee, 73 trailer spaces, flush toilet, 4 miles
- Treasure Island 84th Avenue Public Boat Ramp1 lane ramp, 4 miles
- Gordon C. McGough Nature Park – Canoe Launchpaddle launch, 6 miles
- Gulfport East Beach Paddlecraft Accesspaddle launch, 7 miles
Reefs near Boca Ciega Bay
| Reef | Depth (ft) | Material | Deployed | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Key Nourishment Reef,LMR#1 | 18 | concrete | 2004 | 7 miles |
| Sand Key Nourishment Reef, IMR#1-10 | 16 | concrete | 2005 | 7 miles |
| Sand Key Nourishment Reef, IMR#1-7 | 16 | concrete | 2005 | 7 miles |
| Sand Key Nourishment Reef, IMR#1-9 | 16 | concrete | 2005 | 7 miles |
| Sand Key Nourishment Reef,LMR#1 | 15 | concrete | 2004 | 7 miles |
| Sand Key Nourishment Reef, IMR#1-8 | 16 | concrete | 2005 | 7 miles |
| Sand Key Nourishment Reef,LMR#1 | 18 | concrete | 2004 | 7 miles |
| Sand Key Nourishment Reef,LMR#1 | 18 | concrete | 2004 | 7 miles |
FWC artificial reef deployments within 20 miles of Boca Ciega Bay; site coordinates are in the FWC reef layer. Florida reefs by county.
Inlets close to Boca Ciega Bay
- Johns Passinlet, 2 miles
- Blind Pass (Pinellas Co.)inlet, 5 miles
- Pass-A-Grille Fishing Jettyjetty, 9 miles
- North Channelinlet, 9 miles
- South Channelinlet, 10 miles
FWC FWRI inlets and passes layer and OpenStreetMap jetties.
Regional rules for Boca Ciega Bay
Redfish, snook and trout: Tampa Bay region. Others: statewide.
| Species | Bag | Size | Season | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red drum | 1 a day | 18-27 in. TL | Open year-round | Tampa Bay Region |
| Snook | 1 a day | 28-33 in. TL | Closed December 1 – end of February, and May 1 – August 31 | Tampa Bay Region |
| Spotted seatrout | 3 a day | 15-19 in. TL | Open year-round | Tampa Bay Region |
| Flounder | 5 a day | 14 in minimum | Closed annually Oct. 15 through Nov. 30 | Statewide |
| Sheepshead | 8 a day | 12 in minimum | Open year-round | Statewide |
| Black drum | 5 a day | 14-24 in. with one fish over 24 in. | Open year-round | Statewide |
| Florida pompano | 6 a day | 11 in minimum | Open year-round | Statewide |
| Spanish mackerel | 15 a day | 12 in minimum | Open year-round | Statewide |
| Gray snapper | 5 a day | 10 in minimum | Open year-round | Gulf and Atlantic state waters |
| Cobia | 1 a day | 36 in minimum | Open year round | Statewide |
| Tarpon | catch and release | none | Catch-and-release year-round | Statewide |
FWC saltwater regulations as posted October 2026. Federal water rules differ. Full Florida limits.
Supplies for Boca Ciega Bay
Guide services in Pinellas County
- 2 Shea Chartersinshore, Clearwater, (813) 385-2169
- A Absoluely Awsome Fishing Chartersinshore, Palm Harbor, (727) 942-9636
- A Absolutely Awesome Fishing Chartersinshore, Tarpon Springs, (727) 942-9636
- A Charter Boat Snoopy IIinshore, Dunedin, (727) 441-2555
- A Fish Hunter Fishing Chartersinshore, Clearwater, (727) 525-1005
- Above Average Chartersinshore, Clearwater Beach, (727) 365-7931
- AllCatch Chartersinshore, Dunedin, (727) 458-6335
- BattleAxe chartersinshore, Saint Petersburg, (727) 344-9757
Bait, ice and fuel near Boca Ciega Bay
- Fisherman's Ice & Bait Inc, 555 150th Avebait and tackle, Madeira Beach, under a mile
- Madeira Beach Marinamarina, Madeira Beach, under a mile
- Rick's Rods & Componentsbait and tackle, Madeira Beach, under a mile
- Abc Marina Of Madeira Beach Incmarina, Madeira Beach, under a mile
- West Wind Tacklebait and tackle, Madeira Beach, under a mile
- Fishbusterz Incbait and tackle, Madeira Beach, under a mile
Beyond Boca Ciega Bay
Communities on Boca Ciega Bay
- Madeira Beachunder a mile
- Treasure Island3 miles
- Pinellas Park6 miles
- St. Pete Beach7 miles
Neighboring water to Boca Ciega Bay
- Clearwater Harbor12 miles north
- Old Tampa Bay13 miles northeast
- Tampa Bay15 miles southeast
- St. Joseph Sound19 miles north
Where Boca Ciega Bay sits
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Fishing Boca Ciega Bay: common questions
Where exactly is Boca Ciega Bay?
Pinellas County, FWC Tampa Bay region.
How many redfish can I keep on Boca Ciega Bay?
1 a day, 18-27 in. TL.
Are there fishing piers on Boca Ciega Bay?
10 piers are close by, starting with Causeway Park.
Which ramps serve Boca Ciega Bay?
14 open saltwater ramps within 10 miles; closest is Madeira Beach Municipal Marina.
Where are the reefs off Boca Ciega Bay?
FWC lists 387 reef sites within 20 miles.
Is a license required on Boca Ciega Bay?
A saltwater license is required at 16 and up; it runs $17 for residents.
When can I keep snook on Boca Ciega Bay?
Snook in the Tampa Bay region close December 1 – end of February, and May 1 – August 31; the slot is 28-33 in. TL.
Can I hire a guide for Boca Ciega Bay?
110 guides list a home port in Pinellas County.
How far is Boca Ciega Bay from the ocean?
Closest: Johns Pass, Blind Pass (Pinellas Co.) and Pass-A-Grille Fishing Jetty.