Fishing near St. Petersburg, Florida
Pinellas County, population 258,308.
- 7 milesto nearest lake
- 10launches nearby
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Fishing around St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg is a Pinellas County community of 258,308. The nearest lake with an FWC fishing page is Freedom Lake Park Lake, 7 miles northwest of town. The closest named launch is Demens Landing Park Boat Ramp, 1 mile away.
For saltwater, Demen’s Landing is 1 mile off and the coast within 25 miles has 6 fishing piers. Offshore of St. Petersburg, FWC tracks 386 reef sites inside 25 miles.
Lakes around St. Petersburg
- Freedom Lake Park Lake7 miles northwest, 7 acres
- Lake Seminole11 miles northwest, 700 acres
- Bobby Hicks Park Pond11 miles northeast, 25 acres
- Gadsden Park Pond11 miles northeast, 48 acres
- Walsingham Park Lake13 miles northwest, 100 acres
- Largo Central Park Preserve Lake13 miles northwest
Rivers near St. Petersburg
- Little Manatee River15 miles
- Manatee River19 miles
- Hillsborough River32 miles
Where to fish around St. Petersburg
- Demens Landing Park Boat RampTampa Bay, 1 mile
- South Shore Park Paddlecraft AccessTampa Bay – Big Bayou, 2 miles
- North Shore Park Beach – Paddlecraft AccessTampa Bay, 2 miles
- Coquina Key Park Kayak LaunchTampa Bay – Big Bayou, 2 miles
- Grandview Park Boat RampTampa Bay – Big Bayou, 2 miles
- Lake Maggiore Park Boat RampLake Maggiore, 2 miles
- Coffee Pot Bayou Public Boat Ramp (Small Boats)Coffee Pot Bayou, 2 miles
- Crisp Park Boat RampSmacks Bayou – Tampa Bay, 3 miles
- Gulfport City MarinaTampa Bay – Boca Ciega Bay, 4 miles
- Bay Vista Park Boat RampTampa Bay, 4 miles
Straight line distances from the census center of St. Petersburg.
Piers and bays near St. Petersburg
Piers within reach of St. Petersburg
- Demen's LandingTampa Bay, 1 mile
- Bartlet ParkSalt Creek, 1 mile
- St. Pete PierTampa Bay, 1 mile
- Coquina Key ParkBig Bayou, 2 miles
- Grandview ParkBig Bayou, 2 miles
- Little Bayou ParkLittle Bayou, 3 miles
Inshore water near St. Petersburg
- Tampa Bay7 miles
- Boca Ciega Bay9 miles
- Old Tampa Bay12 miles
Flow near St. Petersburg
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| St Joe Creek At 62nd St Nr Pinellas Park Fl | 16 cfs, 4.27 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:00 pm |
| Long Branch Near Pinellas Park Fl | 1 cfs, 41.71 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:15 pm |
| Frog Creek Near Rubonia Fl | 73 cfs, 3.00 ft gage height | Oct 12 5:00 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 12, 2026 5:35 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Bait and guides around St. Petersburg
Bait shops and marinas near St. Petersburg
- Mastry'sbait and tackle, Saint Petersburg, under a mile
- Harborage Marina, 1110 3rd St Smarina, Saint Petersburg, under a mile
- The Harborage Marinamarina, Saint Petersburg, under a mile
- USF Haney Landing Sailing Cenermarina, Pinellas, under a mile
- St Petersburg Sailing Centermarina, St Petersburg, under a mile
- St Petersburg Yacht Club – Downtown Marinamarina, Saint Petersburg, under a mile
- Harborage Marina, 1500 2nd St Smarina, Saint Petersburg, under a mile
- The Electric Marina Boat Rentalsmarina, Saint Petersburg, 1 mile
In the area of St. Petersburg
Places to stay near St. Petersburg
- St. Pete Beach7 miles
- Pinellas Park7 miles
- Treasure Island8 miles
- Madeira Beach9 miles
Counties around St. Petersburg
- Pinellas Countyseat: Clearwater
A look at water near St. Petersburg
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Quick answers for St. Petersburg anglers
What lake can I fish near St. Petersburg?
Freedom Lake Park Lake, 7 miles northwest.
What is the closest ramp to St. Petersburg?
Demens Landing Park Boat Ramp is closest, 1 mile away.
Where can I fish a pier near St. Petersburg?
6 piers within 25 miles, starting with Demen's Landing.
Where do I buy bait in St. Petersburg?
The nearest is Mastry's.
Where do I find a guide in St. Petersburg?
None list St. Petersburg as home port; see the county page.
St. Petersburg is in which county?
It is in Pinellas County.
Is there offshore structure near St. Petersburg?
Yes, 386 within 25 miles.
Which river is closest to St. Petersburg?
Little Manatee River is 15 miles away.
Do visitors need a fishing license in St. Petersburg?
Visitors can buy a 3-day freshwater license for $17.
Fish near St. Petersburg this week
Every lake, launch and pier listed has its own page.