The City of Fort Pierce and the Florida Inland Navigation District worked together to design, fund…read moreand build the Melody Lane Fishing Pier. It is a T shaped terminal platform that is 10 feet wide and 220 feet long. It was built in 2015 by Brother's Construction and the ribbon cutting ceremony was held on February 2, 2016. There is no cost to use the pier and parking in front of the pier is free. Construction materials include precast piles, concrete pile caps, and heavy timber framing. It has open deck grating to promote seagrass growth. Lighting for the pier is in each of the pile cap columns. Musical themes were incorporated into the entry arch and benches along the pier and fish cleaning stations were added. On the entry arch is a historical marker for WIRA, the first radio station in Ft. Pierce. The pilings for the radio tower are still visible adjacent to the pier. The radio station stayed on air and provided coverage throughout Hurricane No. 2 that made landfall as a category 4 on August 27, 1949. Although the pier is a popular spot mainly used by people who fish it is also a great place to bird watch. You can relax and just take in the gorgeous view of the Indian River. With the addition of the pier you don't need to head out in a boat to experience great fishing.

Must read! I have been on 100's of fishing trips throughout the years. This was the absolute worst…read moreexperience. You catch baitfish (small fish to use as bait to catch snapper later). The crew gave the baitfish to their friends and repeat customers to use. Myself and other 1st time customer's did NOT get to use any of the baitfish (premium bait). I would think they would wish 1st time clients to have a good experience so they come back. In my over 50 years in fishing, I did leave the smallest tip ever. You should read the reviews not recommended (below). Yelp uses software to screen reviews but it appears many valid bad reviews end up there.

Worst fishing experience ever. I noticed the crew was live lining from the stern and was actually…read moredoing pretty well. Most of us paying customers were given squid for bait and if we got lucky and hooked into a small grunt, we could use that. I caught 2 small grunts and a small triggerfish. Many others caught nothing. Not sure why is paying customers didn't get the option to use live bait if that's what was catching fish. I'm an experienced fisherman and there were other experienced fishermen on board and this was the worst we've ever been on. If you're looking for fishing in the Fort Pierce area, look elsewhere.

I've been out on Miss Fort Pierce several times this summer. If you're in the area, I highly…read morerecommend taking a trip. Although, the fish were few & far in between, this past trip, due to cold water on the bottom, Captain Scotty moved the boat a few times to give his customers the best chance possible to catch a fish. The captain and his mates are always very welcoming and friendly. They're attentive at all times which was especially helpful being I had minimal experience previously. Whether you catch a fish, or not, it's always a pleasurable experience.

I chartered a fishing trip for my son and me. This was his first time deep sea fishing and the…read morefirst time on the ocean. There was a swell coming in from a distant storm but the day was amazing. The fish weren't active but the captain and crew were always going looking for the fish. I could not be happier with the charter. The boat was solid and spacious. The ride was smooth and the captain was a living map of the sea. We had poor luck with the fish because of the swell from the storm but I would always come back to this boat to fish again. Thank you to Tris and Morgan for a great day.

Fabulous fun fishing experience with a knowledgeable and friendly crew. This 40' boat offers a…read morecomfortable trip off shore. Fun for families, friends, or company outings.

My daughter and I wanted to go fishing and I found Mark. I called and set up a trip during the week…read morewe were visiting Florida. I read the reviews and Marks responses. I've been to Florida on two other occasions and until we went with Mark I had not caught a keeper fish. I've fished all my like and there is a reason they call it fishing and not just catching. I mostly bass fish and it's very common to move from spot to spot to find fish. This was Mark's tactic. We went out several mines and I'll say we caught a very nice day and it wasn't rough. My daughter was the first to catch a keeper and from there she went on to have a stellar day. Mark provided an awesome day. Great service and a lot of conversation. Mark had different spots and he worked hard to get us on fish. It should be noted that he has a gps driven Minolta trolling Moyer that will keep his boat on a spot without an anchor. Saves a lot of time in moving between spots because he didn't use an anchor. The electronics were second to none and I felt very safe. If you want a personal or small family fishing experience I recommend Captain Mark. So ask the best question. Would you go fishing with Mark a second trip. Answer. We are planning on it. Thanks Mark for an awesome day of fishing and catching. Tom

On a recent trip to the Port St. Lucie area, my father chartered a boat as a late Christmas gift to…read morego fishing off the coast. All things considered, I enjoyed my time out on the water with my family, but thought that the overall service lacked a personal touch that would have elevated the experience. The Captain / Service: This is where I was the most disappointed. If you are taking money to have us on your boat, you need to be a 'Tour Guide of the Seas'. Although I am sure that some people look to get out on the water for peace and solitude, I am also looking for an experience in both a knowledge, and educational-sense. I am not from the area, so I want to know everything there is to know about the area and the adventure we're about to embark on. When he was asked a question, he answered in his monotone, unenthusiastic tone which seemed to say, "Leave me alone", more than, "Sure, let me be helpful and enhance this experience for you." Honestly, reflecting back a little more closely now, he was almost entirely useless. I could have Googled how to do the few things he showed us. We would have been equally fine ...if not better...without him. Another issue...when we were travelling from one spot to another - a good 15 minute ride - the wind and weather was whipping in a way that constantly sprayed me and was getting me very wet. Not a little damp, which I can handle...as I'm on a boat...legitimately wet. It was unseasonably cool in Port St.Lucie that weekend. So being wet in 59 degree weather with no sun shine is not a comfortable feeling. Do you think he offered me to stand under the canopy with him? Nope. Instead I relocated up front to try and get out of the spray, but he through a tantrum because 'too many of us were in the front' and it could damage the boat. I am not arguing that point, what I am upset about is your lack of customer service. Lastly, we are out on the water for 5-6 hours and you don't have complimentary bottles of water -- after all that we've paid? Ummm... Captain/Service: 2 / 5 Boat/Gear: The boat had seen better days. It was by no means ragged, but it had cracks in the interior, ripped fabric and trimmings, and an overall look that made it obvious that the boat's best days were quickly becoming a distant memory. In terms of the gear, all seemed OK; but on two separate occasions we had a massive hit on one of our 'trolling' poles -- the one where we attached live bait and attached a 'buoy' of sorts. On both occasions, the line snapped. Once? Ok. Twice? That gets me thinking. Furthermore, the second time it happened, I told the dude that I think the fish 'took everything'. He dismissed me like I had no idea what I was talking about. Then, an hour later, we reeled it in to find the line snapped... Boat/Gear: 2 / 5 Fish: Unfortunately, we did not catch too many fish. On a relatively cool day, this made the trip a little bit more disappointing. We caught some small channel catfish, a couple of 'Porgis', and a couple very small sea bass. The three of us combined for about 18-20 useless fish that were pointless to take home, even though we took 2. This is not necessarily the fault of the Captain, as fishing can be a spotty-sport in terms of success. Though, I feel as if between the missed 'big catches', and the excessive lack of success, that there is a correlation that can't be ignored. Fish: 2 / 5 Final Thoughts: I loved being out on the water with my dad and brother. Wish it was just us though, because the Captain was entirely useless. I would not recommend this company. Yes, some of my complaints may seem 'nit-picky'. But they all add up. All I could think the whole time was how 'I could do a much better job', with regard to service and overall experience. Just seemed to be an extreme lack of personal touch. Maybe my expectations were just to high...

My husband and I arrived just before 6am to pick up live shrimp for a fishing trip planned with my…read moreparents yesterday morning. Riley opened up the store two minutes before and was friendly and patient with our many questions. We are "novice" in all sense of the word and needed an aerator for our bucket. Nice clean location with lots of merchandise and a variety of bait. Fair prices. Look at all the fish we caught with those shrimp! We will definitely be back!

Can't find a bait & tackle shop that does everything the way you want it but this place takes care…read moreof a lot of my needs. This is where I get my license every year. They also have the best value on red tail hawks. You know, the traditional snook lure. Hook with sinker melted around it and strands of white nylon fiber attached to the sinker. I'll include a picture of one so check out the photos. Very helpful staff. They also have a wide variety of fishing line. I prefer the braid, no stretch like mono. They also have the best price on DOA lures in town. Hooked into a big tarpon using their DOA shrimp. Where else can you get frozen shrimp for .94 cents a bag. And everything is 10 percent off right now. That is until the economy picks back up. Nice selection of deep sea lures and gear also. Tell em' Les sent ya.

This preserve takes it's name from the last recorded Native America bear hunt on Hutchinson Island…read more It was purchased and restored with funds from St. Lucie County, the US Fish and Wildlife Service and the Florida Communities Trust. The land serves as a mitigation site for improving water quality. The 13 acres of the preserve has mangroves that run alongside the Indian River lagoon. The mangroves provide a habitat for fish and wading birds. Manatees and turtles make their home in the lagoon. Amenities include a one mile trail, an elevated observation platform, two covered picnic tables, and a 450 foot long fishing pier. This preserve is part of the State of Florida's 2,000 mile long Great Florida Birding Trail which offers the chance to spot native and migrating birds. The best time to see the birds is early morning and and evening. Birds that have been recorded here include the Wood Stork, Great Egret, Roseate Spoonbill, Reddish Egret, Green Herons, Night Herons, and wood warblers.

Great bait shop, always live bait in stock, super friendly owners. I love this place.read more

We went to pick up a U-Haul truck. The person who does the paperwork was not there yet so as we…read morewe're waiting we went inside to get out of the heat. The woman working came in from outside and said the door is usually locked because people will steal. We said we just came in out of the heat. She said that's what everybody says, young and old, but they all steal. I couldn't believe she was actually accusing us of potentially stealing from her. I was so offended. We left without the U-Haul and will not go back. Very rude, unprofessional, and unnecessary.