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Fort Pierce Fishing

Fort Pierce Fishing

Fort Pierce is known as the Sunrise City, and as one of the best places to fish on the east coast of Florida. With thousands of artificial and natural reefs nearshore providing excellent bottom fishing, and great inshore and offshore fishing, Fort Pierce, Florida is one of the top fishing destinations worldwide.

Fort Pierce has lots of good structure and reefs close to shore. Bottom fishing and trolling around these reefs will produce good catches of a variety of reef fish, including Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper (Black Snapper), Red Snapper, Vermillion Snapper, Gag Grouper, Red Grouper, King Mackerel, Amberjacks, Barracuda, and Sharks.

Inshore fishing around Fort Pierce provides excellent Redfish fishing nearly year round. The Speckled Trout fishing is also great a good portion of the year, with the highlight being in the fall. Black Drum, Bluefish, Flounder, Sheepshead, and Spanish Mackerel are also some of the most targeted species of fish in the bay and close to shore.

Offshore fishing Ft Pierce can produce Blackfin, Dolphin (Mahi-mahi), Yellowfin, and Wahoo. There is also lots of Sailfish and some Blue Marlin to be found. For those that like the deep, you can catch Swordfish out past 200 fathoms.



Fort Pierce Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Fort Pierce, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. Gray Snapper

  2. Gray Snapper

    There is a 9.98% catch rate for Gray Snapper, based on 1750 Gray Snapper counted.

    Fort Pierce Gray Snapper Counts Chart
    Gray

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  3. Scaled Sardine

  4. Scaled Sardine

    There is a 7.53% catch rate for Scaled Sardine, based on 1319 Scaled Sardine counted.

    Fort Pierce Scaled Sardine Counts Chart
    Scaled

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  5. Crevalle Jack

  6. Crevalle Jack

    There is a 6.52% catch rate for Crevalle Jack, based on 1142 Crevalle Jack counted.

    Fort Pierce Crevalle Jack Counts Chart
    Crevalle

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  7. Hardhead Catfish

  8. Hardhead Catfish

    There is a 6.45% catch rate for Hardhead Catfish, based on 1131 Hardhead Catfish counted.

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    Hardhead

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  9. Striped Mullet

  10. Striped Mullet

    There is a 6.28% catch rate for Striped Mullet, based on 1101 Striped Mullet counted.

    Fort Pierce Striped Mullet Counts Chart
    Striped

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  11. Snook

  12. Snook

    There is a 5.91% catch rate for Snook, based on 1036 Snook counted.

    Fort Pierce Snook Counts Chart
    Snook

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  13. Spot Croaker

  14. Spot Croaker

    There is a 5.8% catch rate for Spot Croaker, based on 1016 Spot Croaker counted.

    Fort Pierce Spot Croaker Counts Chart
    Spot

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  15. Pinfish

  16. Pinfish

    There is a 5.24% catch rate for Pinfish, based on 918 Pinfish counted.

    Fort Pierce Pinfish Counts Chart
    Pinfish

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  17. Spotted Seatrout

  18. Spotted Seatrout

    There is a 4.01% catch rate for Spotted Seatrout, based on 702 Spotted Seatrout counted.

    Fort Pierce Spotted Seatrout Counts Chart
    Spotted

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  19. White Mullet

  20. White Mullet

    There is a 2.93% catch rate for White Mullet, based on 513 White Mullet counted.

    Fort Pierce White Mullet Counts Chart
    White

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Recommendations above based on 119 species of fish and 17527 fish counted for September around Fort Pierce.

To date, there are 178 species of fish and a total of 381489 fish counted for Fort Pierce and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 1/1/1860 (163 years).

Last Update: 9/21/2023 4:16:47 PM

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.

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The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Fort Pierce are the following:

  1. Push Button Hill East
    Good Snowy Grouper, Vermillion Snapper, and Speckled Hind fishing on Push Button Hill. The South and East side holds more Snowy Grouper.  This is also a great pl


  2. Six Mile Reef


  3. Loran Tower Reef


  4. ERICA OF EXUMA
    Erica of Exuma was a 114 feet long landing craft that was built in 1966. It sunk on January 1st, 1977 during a storm, while traveling from Abaco to West Palm


  5. structure/lobster


  6. Fort Pierce Ledge
    Good ledge that holds snapper and grouper.


  7. Chris Benson Reef


  8. wreck-8168


  9. BULL SHARK BARGE
    BULL SHARK BARGE 196 FT. BARGE  in 40 feet of water and 8 feet of relief off the bottom. Home of many Goliath grouper and Snook.


  10. Wabasso Causeway Park


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  • 9-7-23
    It looks like calmer weather thru the weekend good news for everyone. Mullet have started to migrate down the beaches and Snook Spanish Mackerel and Tarpon have been there to


  • Weekly Forecast (9.5.23 – 9.11.23)
    After a tough couple of weeks in the rearview mirror fishing fortunes look to turn in our favor. We've got some very favorable weather ahead with snook to get after in additi


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  • 8-30-23
    Storm conditions will keep most off the water for a day or two but the opening of Snook season Friday morning will certainly bring out plenty of anglers. Activity in the inle


  • Weekly Forecast (8.29.23 – 9.5.23)
    Fishing has heated back up but uncertainty lies ahead with Idalia tracking towards Florida's gulf coast. Looking beyond the storm fall is right around the corner and we've go


  • Weekly Forecast (8.22.23 – 8.28.23)
    Fishing opportunities will be pretty limited this week across the board unfortunately. We've got thermoclime shutting down the bite offshore; in the lagoon fish and sealife a


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Top Fort Pierce Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. White's Tackle
    In 1925, White's tackle opened its doors in downtown Fort Pierce, Florida in the PP Cobb Building. During that time, Fort Pierce was known for its growing commercial fishery and interests were soon sparked by recreational anglers that learned of

  2. Snook Nook Discount Bait & Tackle
    Everything you need for a day on the water and then some, all wrapped up in an old school saltwater tackle shop. Well versed staff on everything from bluewater fishing to hunting trout and snook in the river. Live shrimp/pinfish delivered on a daily

  3. Vero's Tackle & Marina
    From Fishing Tackle to Boat Slips to Guided Fishing Charters, Vero Tackle and Marina has it all!

  4. Billy Bones Bait & Tackle
    We are all fisherman here at Billy Bones Bait n tackle . Captain Bruce Hrobak is the owner .We have a huge Supply of Rods n Reels in Stock .Lots of Lures,Tackle n Sunglasses,Live Baits too..

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Top Fort Pierce Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Vero BackCountry Fishing
    Captain Eric T. Davis uses a 18ft. Hells Bay Glades Skiff for the shallow water sight casting. The Hells Bay can accomodate 2 people plus Captain Davis. For deep water flats fishing and off shore, Captain Davis uses a 24ft. TRS Pathfinder. The Pathf

  2. LottaBull Fishing Charters
    Fishing out of Fort Pierce Inlet is well known for its excellent year round fishing. Through the year you can often fish offshore for the big game fish or a for fun day of catch and release. When the weather is not cooperating, you can fish near sh

  3. Captain Charlie's Fish Tales Charters
    Light tackle inshore fishing charters out of Fort Pierce, Florida for redfish, snook and trout. Fishing along the mangroves and islands of the Indian River.

  4. Fins Sport Fishing
    Home of the Charter Boat Fins, a sport fishing boat available for fishing charters in the Fort Pierce and Vero Beach area of Florida… with expert fishing guide Capt. Rich Kluglein.

  5. Little Adam Fishing Charters
    For Offshore Fishing Beyond Your Wildest Dreams on Florida's Treasure Coast

  6. Captain T Fred's Fishing Charters
    Hello My name is Captain Tom Fredrickson born in Natick, Mass. I lived there until I was 9 years old, then one day my parents packed up the family car and moved to sunny south Florida, Ft. Lauderdale, [thank god]!! Growing up down there was total

  7. Last Mango Sport Fishing Charters
    Truely a 'fishing machine', the Last Mango is a 40' MitchabitchCustom Sportfish Express that surpasses many larger boats with her superior stability and roominess."We Catch Big Fish- Experience the Excitement"

  8. Fish Vero Beach Charters
    You can fish for Redfish, Spotted Sea Trout and Snook year round, and during late Spring and Summer, Tarpon and Permit can be added to the mix. It’s your choice whether you want to fish with light tackle using live and/or artificial bait or with a fl

  9. Port St Lucie Fishing Charters
    With a 20 foot flats boat and a 24 center console we fish ether the river or offshore

  10. Flatlined Charters
    Flatlined Charters offering 1/2, 3/4, and full day inshore and offshore charters.

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Top Fort Pierce Marinas

  1. River Park Marina
    Amenities include: Birding, boat ramp, canoe access, fishing, hiking trail, picnic tables, playground, restroom, grill, pavilion, and fishing docks.

  2. Vero's Tackle & Marina
    From Fishing Tackle to Boat Slips to Guided Fishing Charters, Vero Tackle and Marina has it all!

  3. Pirates Cove Resort & Marina
    As a sport fishing paradise, Stuart has earned a reputation as the “Sailfish Capital of the World”. Pirate’s Cove Resort’s marina is the perfect match for those seeking a sport fishing or boating adventure in South Florida.

  4. Sunset Bay Marina & Anchorage
    Nestled on the sparkling deep waters of the St. Lucie River in Stuart, the new 198 slip marina with fuel dock and two pump-outs offers 69 moorings .

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Bouy Conditions

Station 41114 - Fort Pierce, FL (134)
September 23, 2023 6:56 pm EDT
Location: 27.552N 80.216W
Significant Wave Height: 3.9 ft
Dominant Wave Period: 13 sec
Water Temperature: 84.6°F (29.2°C)


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