The Fishing Bridge is currently closed until further notice.
- Fees and instructions are available at the fee collection box located at the foot of the bridge.
- A saltwater license is not required to fish from the bridge; the county has purchased licensing for the bridge structure itself for fishing.
- For information about the fishing bridge or to get an annual pass, contact Parks and Recreation.
Office: 850-475-5220
- Daily Fees:
- Annual Passes (Available at 1651 E. Nine Mile Road)
- Free:
- Children 15 and younger
- Non-fishing pedestrian (jogger, bird watcher, observer)
Fishing Bridge Rules:
- No jumping or diving off the bridge.
- No standing or sitting on the rails.
- No pets on the bridge.
- No loitering or solicitation.
- No unapproved vendors.
- No fireworks or weapons.
- No recreational vehicles (RVs) or motor homes.
- A maximum of four rods per fisherman is allowed.
- Rods must be attended at all times.
- Tackle and bait should be contained within individual fishing area.
- A maximum of two crab baskets per person is allowed.
- Crab baskets must be attended at all times.
- Clean up your fishing area! Use trash barrels provided on the bridge.
- Use proper fishing etiquette.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
- Abide by parking signage placed on the bridge.
- Report any problems on the bridge to the Escambia County Recreation Division, (850) 475-5220.
- A fishing license is not required to fish on the Pensacola Bay Fishing Bridge.
- FWC regulations apply on the Pensacola Bay Fishing Bridge (myfwc.com).
- Report fisheries violations to the FWC 24-hour hotline (888) 404-3922.
