A debate that has boiled for months about how to prevent seabirds from becoming snared in fishing gear at one of Florida’s premier angling locations may soon enter its final chapter. Thousands of ...

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will discuss approving final rules regulating fishing at Skyway Fishing Pier to save pelicans on Wednesday.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) has voted to approve staff recommendations for new rules for fishermen on the Skyway Fishing Pier. The rules come after hundreds ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — New fishing regulations are now in effect at the world's longest fishing pier — the Sunshine Skyway Pier. The changes are intended to keep pelicans around the pier safe after ...

ST. PETERSBURG — After months of debate, it’s finally official: New rules are coming for anglers at the popular Skyway Fishing Pier State Park. Starting Oct. 1, anglers will be limited to just two ...

Several new rules meant to reduce seabird entanglements in fishing gear could be coming to the popular fishing spot. Max Chesnes is the Tampa Bay Times' environment and climate reporter, covering ...