Common Snook is recorded in 10 of the 17 spots within 75 minutes of St. Petersburg. Below are the strongest of them by our score: drive time, depth data, species and public access.
By our bite calendar, Common Snook peaks around St. Petersburg in January, July, August, and December. In November the calendar puts it at “Slow”.
Where to catch Common Snook near St. Petersburg
1. Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is a 0-minute drive from downtown St. Petersburg. Launch at Demens Landing Park Boat Ramp, the public ramp on Tampa Bay closest to downtown (≈ 0.4 mi). Public access on Tampa Bay: 90 boat ramps and 41 piers. Surveyed depths reach 93 ft. Recorded here: Common Snook, Spotted Seatrout, Red Drum, and Tarpon.
2. Boca Ciega Bay
Boca Ciega Bay is a 8-minute drive from downtown St. Petersburg. Launch at Gulfport City Marina, the public ramp on Boca Ciega Bay closest to downtown (≈ 4.3 mi). Public access on Boca Ciega Bay: 19 boat ramps and 7 piers. Surveyed depths reach 38 ft. Recorded here: Common Snook, Spotted Seatrout, Red Drum, and Tarpon.
3. Old Tampa Bay
Old Tampa Bay is a 17-minute drive from downtown St. Petersburg. Launch at Sunlit Cove Park, the public ramp on Old Tampa Bay closest to downtown (≈ 5.6 mi). Public access on Old Tampa Bay: 20 boat ramps and 10 piers. Surveyed depths reach 93 ft. Recorded here: Common Snook, Spotted Seatrout, Red Drum, and Tarpon.
4. Terra Ceia Bay
Terra Ceia Bay is a 23-minute drive from downtown St. Petersburg. Terra Ceia Preserve State Park - Frog Creek Kayak Access: boat ramp on Terra Ceia Bay, ≈ 13.9 mi from downtown. Public access on Terra Ceia Bay: 5 boat ramps. Surveyed depths reach 15 ft. Recorded here: Common Snook, Spotted Seatrout, Red Drum, and Tarpon.
5. Clearwater Harbor
Clearwater Harbor is a 27-minute drive from downtown St. Petersburg. Launch at Belleair Causeway Public Boat Ramp, the public ramp on Clearwater Harbor closest to downtown (≈ 15.5 mi). Public access on Clearwater Harbor: 7 boat ramps and 6 piers. Surveyed depths reach 26 ft. Recorded here: Common Snook, Spotted Seatrout, Red Drum, and Tarpon.
6. Sarasota Bay
Sarasota Bay is a 47-minute drive from downtown St. Petersburg. Public access on Sarasota Bay: 11 boat ramps and 9 piers. Surveyed depths reach 22 ft. Recorded here: Sheepshead, Crevalle Jack, Common Snook, and Black Sea Bass.
