The Island Pier was formerly known as the Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier. The pier stretches 1,262 feet into the Gulf of Mexico, providing epic beach views, sunrise and sunset, and marine wildlife.
FWC will soon begin testing state management in Florida in 2026 and 2027 if NOAA Fisheries grants Florida an "exempted ...
In 2008, the eastern bridge, built in 1954, was closed to fishing. It had a 54-year lifespan when it was deemed structurally dangerous and sections were removed. Now in 2025, and 54 years after its ...