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Title: Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier Post by: Destinfishing on May 17, 2011, 04:49:28 pm The new Okaloosa Island Pier opened in 1998 and extends into the Gulf of Mexico 1262 feet, which is almost 1/4 mile. An octagon at the end greatly increases the fishing area allowing anglers to fight big fish. Tarpon weighing over 100 pounds, tuna, king mackerel, cobia, and dolphin are available to test your strength and abilities. Sailfish while very rare have been caught off the pier. Other large fish include redfish, bonito, and jack cravelle. Spanish mackerel, bluefish and whiting are among normal catches on the pier. Some anglers fish exclusively for the tastiest game fish in Florida... pompano. For sheer enjoyment it's hard to beat light tackle and hooking into ladyfish and blue runners. Located at the front of the pier is a tackle shop. They carry artificial and natural baits that provide the best results off the pier. Ice, sodas, beer, snacks, ice cream and sandwiches are available. Full rental tackle is available as well. Okaloosa Island Pier (850) 244-1023 1030 Miracle Strip Pkwy. E. Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32548 Map (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=okaloosa+island+pier&aq=&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=30.544155,86.220703&ie=UTF8&hq=okaloosa+island+pier&hnear=&ll=30.394688,-86.591881&spn=0.015288,0.0421&t=h&z=15) (http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm45/gregsnowpics/pier.jpg) |