Boat Ramps Nearby
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Ramp etiquetteFishing piers in Gainesville, FL
We list 2 fishing piers within 16 miles of Gainesville. From ocean piers to small lake docks, these are places to fish from shore. Some are free, some charge a fee, and license rules vary by state. 2 more are within 50 miles.
- 5 mi
Earl P Powers Park pier
Gainesville - 5.4 mi
Prarie Creek trail bridge
Gainesville - 16 mi
- 26 mi
Dowda Park Fishing Pier
Interlachen
Boat ramps near Gainesville
- E E Boat Ramp Gainesville, 4.9 mi
- Boat Ramp in Gainesville Gainesville, 8.6 mi
- Lake Santa Fe Boat Ramp Keystone Heights, 16 mi
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Life jacket rulesFishing piers in Gainesville: questions and answers
Is there fishing piers in Gainesville?
Within 16 miles of Gainesville we list 2 fishing piers: Earl P Powers Park pier and Prarie Creek trail bridge.
What other fishing piers are near Gainesville?
Within 50 miles: Lochloosa Wildlife Area Fishing Dock (Citra, 16 miles) and Dowda Park Fishing Pier (Interlachen, 26 miles).
Do you need a fishing license on a pier in Gainesville?
In Florida you need no saltwater license on a pier that holds its own pier license. Check the posted rules at the pier you pick.
The map shows every place around Gainesville. Background for your visit: Fishing from a pier: what to know. Full list of launches in the city: Boat ramps in Gainesville, FL.