New Panama City Beach Pier set to open 7/3/09

[Kurt]

Fishing enthusiast might want to wet their line from the end of the new Russell-Fields Pier on Friday morning. City officials say the new $8 million pier across from Pier Park will open at first light.

Public works director Paul Casto said workers intended to toil Thursday evening to have the 1,500-foot pier ready for Saturday, July 4th. The Friday opening will allow them to "work out any kinks," he said.


A temporary booth will be set up for the daily pier fees, Casto said, including $2 for pedestrians and $6 for fishing. Children 6 years and under are free, and military and the disabled pay half price.


Casto said the public will be able to enjoy walking and fishing on the new pier all day on the Fourth of July but will be shooed off before the scheduled fireworks.


Panama City Beach Mayor Gayle Oberst said she expects the sandy beach areas both north and south of the pier to be crowded during the 9 p.m. Saturday fireworks display, which will follow all-day holiday activities at Pier Park and Aaron Bessant Park Amphitheatre.

 

[Lady D]

Fishing enthusiast might want to wet their line from the end of the new Russell-Fields Pier on Friday morning. City officials say the new $8 million pier across from Pier Park will open at first light.

Public works director Paul Casto said workers intended to toil Thursday evening to have the 1,500-foot pier ready for Saturday, July 4th. The Friday opening will allow them to "work out any kinks," he said.


A temporary booth will be set up for the daily pier fees, Casto said, including $2 for pedestrians and $6 for fishing. Children 6 years and under are free, and military and the disabled pay half price.


Casto said the public will be able to enjoy walking and fishing on the new pier all day on the Fourth of July but will be shooed off before the scheduled fireworks.


Panama City Beach Mayor Gayle Oberst said she expects the sandy beach areas both north and south of the pier to be crowded during the 9 p.m. Saturday fireworks display, which will follow all-day holiday activities at Pier Park and Aaron Bessant Park Amphitheatre.

Are there any completed pics of the new pier??? Cannot wait until the end of August to go on the pier. I have missed it.

 

[John]

We've heard good reports about the new pier. Lots of Kings are being caught at the deep end, along the other areas of the pier they are catching Pompano, Spanish, and of course Ladyfish.

It's great to have a nearby pier again.

 

[croixbum]

Thanks

I was over there in May, looked liked it might be a good place. Will hopefully try it late Sept, cant wait to get back to Seagrove.

 

[croixbum]

Gulf Shores Pier

We've heard good reports about the new pier. Lots of Kings are being caught at the deep end, along the other areas of the pier they are catching Pompano, Spanish, and of course Ladyfish.

It's great to have a nearby pier again.

I read last night that the pier at Gulf Shores State Park will reopen around July 24. We used to spend a lot of time out there during vacation. It is extremely long, water depth is estimated at 25 feet, supposed to produce bigger fish. A little drive from SoWal but might be worth it if you like fishing from a pier. I suspect it will be crowded during the first days of opening.