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Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier

Small Craft Advisory until Oct 19, 7:00 pm. Small Craft Advisory issued October 17 at 11:41PM CDT until October 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Mobile AL Source: National Weather Service.
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The Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier is a fishing pier over the Gulf of Mexico at 300 Pier Road in Fort Walton Beach, on Okaloosa Island next to the Boardwalk. It stretches more than a quarter mile and serves anglers and people who want to view the Gulf. Fees are charged by the leaseholder, not by Okaloosa County, and the county page does not list prices or hours, so check theislandpier.com before you go.

Should you go to Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier today?

Better pick another day

  • NWS Small Craft Advisory in effect.
  • NWS Gale Watch in effect.
  • High rip current risk.
  • Dry daytime forecast.
  • Up to 70°F.
  1. Mon 19High rip current risk
  2. Tue 20Dry daytime forecast
  3. Wed 21Dry daytime forecast
  4. Thu 22Dry daytime forecast
  5. Fri 23Dry daytime forecast

Updated Oct 18, 4:42 am. Our own calculation from official forecasts; conditions can change fast.

Weather at Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier, today

TimeSkyTempWindRain
7 amSunny59°FNE 20 mph0%
9 amSunny60°FNE 20 mph0%
11 amSunny64°FNE 20 mph0%
1 pmSunny68°FNE 15 mph0%
3 pmSunny69°FNE 20 mph0%
5 pmSunny69°FNE 20 mph0%

Source: National Weather Service hourly forecast for 30.392, -86.593.

Tides

TideTimeHeight
HighSun 3:34 am0.8 ft
LowSun 3:44 pm0.1 ft
HighMon 4:30 am0.8 ft
LowMon 4:12 pm0.1 ft

Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW). Predictions, not observations.

Source: NOAA CO-OPS tide predictions, station 8729511.

Beach and surf

Rip Current RiskHigh
Surf Height3 to 5 feet
Water TemperatureIn the mid 70s
UV IndexHigh

Source: NWS surf zone forecast, zone FLZ206.

Daylight

Sunrise6:50 am
Sunset6:12 pm

Source: computed for the location (OpenStreetMap Nominatim).

Question visitors askHow much does it cost to fish at the Okaloosa Island Pier?
CountyOkaloosa County
Official sitemyokaloosa.gov

Where is the Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier and how do you get there?

The Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier is at 300 Pier Road, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, on Okaloosa Island adjacent to the Boardwalk. The Okaloosa County page gives the address but does not describe parking or driving directions.

For directions and parking details, check the leaseholder's site at theislandpier.com before you go.

Source: Okaloosa County Parks: Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier.

How much does it cost to fish at the Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier?

Fees for the Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier are charged by the leaseholder for use of the pier. Okaloosa County does not list the prices on its page.

For current pricing, go to theislandpier.com, which the county page names as the source for pricing and more information.

Source: Okaloosa County Parks: Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier.

What are the hours of the Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier?

The Okaloosa County page does not state the hours for the Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier. It also does not report whether the pier is open on a given day.

Check before you go, using theislandpier.com or the county contact listed on the page.

Source: Okaloosa County Parks: Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier.

Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier: questions visitors ask

How much does it cost to fish at the Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier?

The leaseholder charges fees for use of the Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier, and the county page does not list the amounts. Pricing is published at theislandpier.com.

Source: Okaloosa County Parks: Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier.

Where is the Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier?

The Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier is at 300 Pier Road, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, on Okaloosa Island next to the Boardwalk.

Source: Okaloosa County Parks: Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier.

How long is the Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier?

The pier stretches more than a quarter mile over the Gulf of Mexico. The county says it was reopened in 1999 at 1,270 feet, measured from the back door of Angler's Beachside Bar to the front fence of the octagon.

Source: Okaloosa County Parks: Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier.

Can you visit the Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier without fishing?

Yes. Okaloosa County describes the pier as a platform over the Gulf of Mexico for fishing or viewing.

Source: Okaloosa County Parks: Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier.

What happened to the Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier after hurricanes?

The original concrete pier opened in 1972 and extended 962 feet into the Gulf. Several hurricanes destroyed sections over the years, especially after Hurricane Opal in 1995, and the pier reopened in 1999 after massive repairs.

Source: Okaloosa County Parks: Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier.

Who do I contact about the Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier?

The county lists its Facility and Parks Maintenance Department at 5489 Old Bethel Rd, Crestview, FL 32536, phone 850-689-5790, and email [email protected]. For pricing, the county directs visitors to theislandpier.com.

Source: Okaloosa County Parks: Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier.

Guide checked against official sources on October 18, 2026.

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