The Florida Fish and
Wildlife Conservation Commission is pleased to provide you with
this web guide to Commission freshwater fishing piers. Florida is
blessed with wonderful freshwater fishing opportunities. Besides
being home to the Florida largemouth bass and numerous other game
fish, we have over 3 million acres of lakes and 12,000 miles of
rivers and streams. As of 1 July, 2003, the boating and fishing
access program is collocated with boating safety in the Office of
Water Ways Management, within the Division of Law Enforcement.
On these web pages, you will find listings and
directions to all current Commission freshwater fishing pier and
boardwalk facilities.
Since the mid-1950's, the Florida Game and Fresh
Water Fish Commission, now the Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission (FWC) has been building boat ramps. However, it wasn't
until 1997 that this project was expanded to create a program for
constructing fishing piers and boardwalks to make fishing more
accessible and enjoyable for anglers who prefer not to boat or
don't have access to a boat.
Current site designs call for upgrading facilities
to provide universal accessibility for the disabled. This entails
constructing paths for the physically impaired. At many sites,
floating dock systems will be placed for better access as monies
become available. Project staff are working with county and city
personnel to ensure all work at these sites is universally
accessible. Universal accessibility for the disabled not only
guarantees that a facility is accessible to everyone, but also
provides a safer and easier facility for all users.
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Persons with Disabilities