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Newport Fishing Pier:
The Newport Fishing Pier reaches 776 feet into the Atlantic at Sunny Isles Beach, just north of Miami. There has been a pier on this spot since 1936, and after Hurricane Wilma wrecked the old one in 2005, the current pier was rebuilt and reopened in 2013 — built tougher to stand up to the next storm.
It is a fully set-up fishing pier: rod holders, fish-cleaning tables and line-recycling stations line the deck, and a shop at the entrance rents rods and sells bait and tackle. At the base sits the Beach Bar, so you can grab a drink or a meal with the Atlantic under your feet.
Walking the pier is free for everyone. Fishing is free for Sunny Isles Beach residents and $10 for everyone else. A lifeguard is on duty during operating hours, and metered parking is available at Pier Park.
Anglers here pull in blue runners, Spanish mackerel, jack crevalle and other Atlantic species, with the action picking up through the cooler months. It can get busy when the restaurant is hopping, but mornings are calm and breezy.
Popular Species
Atlantic Mix
Blue Runner, Spanish Mackerel, Jack Crevalle, and seasonal migratory fish
Pay & Fish
Free to Walk
Walking is free for all. Fishing $10 per angler (free for Sunny Isles Beach residents). Rod rentals and bait at the pier shop.
Since 1936
Historic & Rebuilt
A pier has stood here since 1936; the current 776-ft pier was rebuilt in 2013 after Hurricane Wilma. Restaurant at the base.
Fishing at Newport Fishing Pier
Fish the rails for blue runners, jacks and Spanish mackerel, and work the deeper water toward the end for bigger migratory fish in the cooler months. Live shrimp, small jigs and Gotcha plugs are reliable. Mornings are the calmest time to fish before the restaurant crowd arrives.
Length
776 feet
Structure
Concrete (rebuilt 2013)
Walk-On
Free
Fishing Fee
$10 (free for residents)
Bait Shop
Yes, rod rentals
Cleaning Stations
Yes
Lifeguard
During hours
Restaurant
Yes, at base
Tide Forecast
Tides shown for the nearest NOAA station — a planning guide. Always confirm conditions before you head out.
Before You Fish
- Walking the pier is free; fishing is $10 per angler and free for Sunny Isles Beach residents.
- Hours vary by day — generally 7am to 9pm, with a later start (around 10:30am) on Tuesdays and Fridays. Confirm before you go.
- Rod rentals, bait and tackle are sold at the pier shop; rod holders, cleaning tables and line recycling are on the deck.
- Metered parking at Pier Park is enforced 24/7 — bring change or a card.
- The Beach Bar at the base has food and drinks with ocean views.
- A separate license isn’t required on this licensed pier, but follow FWC size and bag limits.
Plan Your Visit
16501 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
A historic 776-ft Atlantic pier rebuilt in 2013, free to walk and $10 to fish (free for residents), with a bait shop and restaurant at the base.