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Russell-Fields City Pier & Beach
16201 Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach, FL
Located directly across from the main entrance to Pier Park
(850) 233-5080
The Russell-Fields City Pier is one of the area's most popular attractions. At over 1,500 ft., the City pier is one of the longest piers on the Gulf and offers fantastic fishing opportunities and breathtaking views of open skies, white sandy beaches, sunrises and sunsets. Gaze over the side of the pier and you will often see amazing marine life including fish, sea turtles, stingrays, dolphins, manatees, and pelicans. Whether you are looking for a great place to fish, spectate, or to take a stroll, don't miss a visit to the Russell-Fields City Pier!
The City Pier is Open
365 Days a Year
24 Hours a Day
7 Days a Week
Upcoming Closures:
*Any changes to the schedule will be posted on the Panama City Beach Parks & Recreation Facebook Page
PURCHASE SEASONAL AND ANNUAL PASSES
AT Frank Brown Park Community Center
Daily Rates
| FISHING-DAILY | RATES | SPECTATORS-DAILY | RATES |
| FISHING | $7.00 | SPECTATORS | $4.00 |
| CHILDREN (6 & UNDER) | FREE | CHILDREN (6 & UNDER) | FREE |
| DISABLED | $3.00 | DISABLED | $3.00 |
| ACTIVE/RETIRED MILITARY | $3.00 | ACTIVE/RETIRED MILITARY | $3.00 |
| SENIOR (65&OLDER) | $3.00 | SENIOR (65&OLDER) | $3.00 |
Fishing rates allow 3 rods per person.
*Documentation/ID Required for Disabled, Military and Senior Rates
16200 Panama City Beach Pkwy, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 6 pm
| FISHING | RATES | SPECTATOR | RATES |
|
20 VISIT FISHING PASS (Passes expire one year from date of issuance. Any unused visits will be forfeited.) |
$80.00 |
20 VISIT PASS (Passes expire one year from date of issuance. Any unused visits will be forfeited.) |
$40.00 |
|
3 MONTH FISHING PASS (Passes expire 3 months from date of issuance) |
$80.00 |
3 MONTH PASS (Passes expire 3 months from date of issuance) |
$40.00 |
|
ANNUAL FISHING PASS (Passes expire 1 year from date of issuance) |
$150.00 |
ANNUAL PASS (Passes expire 1 year from date of issuance) |
$120.00 |
|
BAY COUNTY ANNUAL FISHING PASS (Passes expire 1 year from date of issuance) |
$120.00 |
BAY COUNTY ANNUAL SPECTATOR PASS (Passes expire 1 year from date of issuance) |
$90.00 |
City Pier passes are also honored at the M.B. Miller County pier. Passes for Military, Senior and Disabled are half price with documentation/ID.
Fishing
A wide variety of fish can be caught in season: Cobia, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Red Fish, Blues, Blue Liners, Pompano, Flounder, Hardtails, Bonita, Mullet, Grouper, Sheepshead, and many others.
Bait Shop
On the east side of the City Pier, Hook’d Bait & Tackle (inside Hook’d Bar & Grill) rents rods and sells bait and tackle. Their hours vary throughout the year. They can be reached at (850) 233-8232.
Accessibility:
Russell-Fields City Pier is handicapped accessible. Three beach-accessible wheelchairs are also available for public use free of charge. Users need to fill out a form and submit a valid ID to the pier attendant at the pier ticket office. Beach Access #56 on the west side of the ticket office has a handicapped-accessible ramp that allows the chairs to get to the beach.
Violators will be trespassed.
Don't forget to tag us in your fishing or spectator adventures.
You might just make it on our Facebook Page.