A pier morning in Pompano Beach is simple: a thermos of coffee, a cooler in the trunk and about 15 minutes of driving from our canal home. By the time the sky turns orange, you can be walking out over the Atlantic on the Fisher Family Pier.
The pier runs nearly 900 feet into the ocean, and the end is shaped like a pompano fish. You don't have to fish to enjoy it: walking out is free, which makes it an easy sunrise outing for the whole family.
We wrote this for our guests and for everyone who commented FISH on Instagram. Sources are linked at the bottom. Fees and hours change, so check before you go.
Quick facts
| What | Details |
|---|---|
| Hours | 7 AM to 10 PM, every day |
| Walking the pier | Free |
| Fishing fee | $7 per person, per day |
| Fishing license | Not required on the pier |
| Rod Rental Package | $27. Includes 1 rod, bait (shrimp or squid), a bucket, a towel and a knife |
| Pier shop | Sells food, drinks and bait, and rents rods |
| Pier phone | 954-532-9724 |
| Annual pass | $564 resident / $1,128 non-resident (6-month: $245 / $490) |
A Florida fishing license isn't needed because the pier holds its own pier license. According to Florida Fish and Wildlife (FWC), a pier license covers everyone saltwater fishing from that pier.
The city lists a single $7 fishing fee. We couldn't find separate prices for kids or seniors, so call the pier if that matters for your group.
Before you go: pier rules
The City of Pompano Beach posts these rules for the pier:
- Up to 3 rods per person.
- Children 10 and under must be with a responsible adult.
- Wear shoes. Bare feet aren't allowed.
- No animals, bicycles, skateboards or rollerblades.
- No glass, straws or Styrofoam.
- No netting of fish or sea life. We'd leave the cast net at home.
- No shark fishing.
- No diving or jumping off the pier.
- No running, and no climbing or sitting on the rails.
- No littering.
For kids: sneakers on, off the rails, and an adult within arm's reach.
Parking
Pier Parking Garage, 3460 NE 3rd St (954-786-5580). This is the easiest option. Pay at the kiosks on floors 1 to 4, which take tap-to-pay cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay.
- $5 a day with a fishing pass. If you paid to fish, you can park for $5 for the day. This is only at the Pier Garage.
- Valet on the first floor: $10 Monday to Thursday, $15 Friday to Sunday.
- Regular hourly and daily rates: we couldn't confirm them on an official page, so check the kiosk when you arrive. The same goes for the garage's opening hours.
Street meters and lots. Meter rates depend on the zone and the day, and holidays cost more. The zone number is on the sign. You can pay with the PayByPhone or Passport Parking app. The city's Oceanside Lot is at 100 N Riverside Dr.
Where to eat and get coffee near the pier
The Pier District has several places to eat within a short walk of the pier entrance. These are the hours we could confirm.
- How You Brewin Coffee Company (on Pier Street). Coffee, breakfast and sandwiches, 7 AM to 6 PM every day.
- Lucky Fish Beach Bar & Grill (222 N Pompano Beach Blvd, beside the pier entrance). Seafood and grill food, with outdoor seating only. It's listed as open 8 AM to midnight every day, with breakfast from 8 AM. Kids like the swing seats under the tiki roof. Its hours come from a 2026 travel blog, not the restaurant, so check before you go.
- Oceanic (250 N Pompano Beach Blvd). Open Monday to Friday 11:30 AM to 11 PM and Saturday to Sunday 10 AM to 11 PM. Weekend brunch runs 10 AM to 3 PM.
- Pompano Beach House (270 N Pompano Beach Blvd). Tacos, burgers and sushi. We couldn't confirm its hours, so check before you go.
- Pier 6 Rooftop at the Tru by Hilton (200 N Ocean Blvd). Rooftop dining with shareable plates. We couldn't confirm its hours, so check before you go.
Sunrise and sunset times, November 2026 to March 2027
Times are for Pompano Beach, accurate to about a minute. Daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 14, 2027, and on that day sunrise and sunset both jump an hour later.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6:29 AM | 5:38 PM |
| Nov 15, 2026 | 6:39 AM | 5:31 PM |
| Dec 1, 2026 | 6:51 AM | 5:28 PM |
| Dec 15, 2026 | 7:00 AM | 5:31 PM |
| Jan 1, 2027 | 7:08 AM | 5:40 PM |
| Jan 15, 2027 | 7:10 AM | 5:50 PM |
| Feb 1, 2027 | 7:05 AM | 6:03 PM |
| Feb 15, 2027 | 6:56 AM | 6:13 PM |
| Mar 1, 2027 | 6:44 AM | 6:22 PM |
| Mar 15, 2027 (DST) | 7:30 AM | 7:29 PM |
The pier opens at 7 AM. From late November through mid-February, sunrise comes after opening time, so you can be on the pier when the sun comes up. In early November and late February the sun rises before 7, so you'll be watching it from the sand instead.
Nearby for kids
Beach Playground (222 N Pompano Beach Blvd) is right beside the pier. It has a playground, restrooms, grills and picnic areas, and it's ADA accessible. It's open from sunrise to sunset.
Lifeguards are on duty 7 days a week, 9 AM to 4:45 PM during standard time. During daylight saving time, they stay until 6:45 PM.
Interactive water fountain. Pompano Beach has an interactive water fountain and outdoor fitness equipment.
Events, November to December 2026
These are from the City of Pompano Beach events calendar. Confirm the details there before you go.
- Drone Show Extravaganza, Saturday Nov 7. Over the ocean, just south of the pier.
- Music Under the Stars, Friday Nov 13, 7 PM, on the Great Lawn.
- 'Tis the Season, Nov 27 to Dec 25.
- Yuletide on Atlantic Parade, Thursday Dec 3, along E Atlantic Blvd.
Green Market. This one isn't in the Pier District. It's at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W Atlantic Blvd, on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays from 9 AM to 1 PM. Upcoming dates are Nov 14, Nov 28 and Dec 12. There's no market on Dec 26.
Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse tours
The Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse can only be reached by boat, so the guided tours are the way in. Tours run on set dates. The remaining 2026 dates we found are November 15 and December 12, leaving from SFL Dive HQ (125 N Riverside Dr).
To reserve, call 954-942-2102. These dates come from a travel site rather than an official page, so confirm the details when you call.
From our canal home
Our home is about 15 minutes from the pier by car. That makes a sunrise trip easy: leave in the dark, fish or walk the pier, grab coffee on Pier Street, and be back before the rest of the house wakes up.
When you get back:
- Rinse your gear at the dock. It's a good habit after salt water.
- Warm up in the heated pool. It feels great after a breezy winter morning on the pier.
- Stay on the water. The house has kayaks and paddleboards for the canal.
- Head to the game room when the sun gets strong: a pro pool table, air hockey and arcade basketball.
Floranada Park is across the street for anyone with energy left.
FAQ
Do I need a fishing license to fish at the Pompano Beach pier?
No. The City of Pompano Beach says a Florida fishing license is not required to fish on the Fisher Family Pier. The pier's license covers everyone saltwater fishing from it.
How much does it cost to fish on the Fisher Family Pier?
Fishing costs $7 per person per day, and walking the pier without fishing is free. The Rod Rental Package is $27 and includes a rod, bait (shrimp or squid), a bucket, a towel and a knife.
What are the Fisher Family Pier hours?
The pier is open from 7 AM to 10 PM every day.
Where do I park for the Pompano Beach pier?
Use the Pier Parking Garage at 3460 NE 3rd St. If you have a paid fishing pass, parking there is $5 for the day. Valet is $10 Monday to Thursday and $15 Friday to Sunday. Street meters take the PayByPhone or Passport Parking apps.
Can kids fish on the pier?
Yes. Children 10 and under must be with a responsible adult. Shoes are required, and nobody may sit on or climb the rails.
Check open dates
Planning a winter fishing trip with family or friends? Our 4-bedroom waterfront canal home in Fort Lauderdale sleeps 12. It has a heated pool, a private dock, kayaks and paddleboards, and a game room.
Sources
- City of Pompano Beach, Fisher Family Pier (facility page): https://parks.pompanobeachfl.gov/facilities/Fisher-Family-Pier
- City of Pompano Beach, Pier Information (hours, fees, rentals, rules): https://parks.pompanobeachfl.gov/fisher-family-pier/pier-information
- Florida Fish and Wildlife (FWC), Vessel and Pier Licenses: https://myfwc.com/license/recreational/saltwater-fishing/vessel-pier-licenses/
- City of Pompano Beach, Parking Locations: https://cms.pompanobeachfl.gov/residents/parking/parking-locations
- City of Pompano Beach, Pier Parking Garage update: https://www.pompanobeachfl.gov/blog/enhanced-experience-at-the-pier-parking-garage
- City of Pompano Beach, Street Parking: https://pompanobeachfl.gov/residents/parking/street-parking
- City of Pompano Beach, Parking App: https://www.pompanobeachfl.gov/residents/parking/parking-app
- City of Pompano Beach, Beach Playground: https://parks.pompanobeachfl.gov/parks/park-map-and-list/beach-playground
- City of Pompano Beach, Beaches (lifeguards, water fountain): https://pompanobeachfl.gov/visitors/beaches
- City of Pompano Beach, Events: https://parks.pompanobeachfl.gov/events
- City of Pompano Beach, Green Market: https://cms.pompanobeachfl.gov/events/green-market
- Oceanic: https://www.oceanicpompano.com/
- How You Brewin Coffee Company: https://toast.app/r/how-you-brewin-pompano-beach-3455-pier-street/order
- Pompano Beach House: https://opentable.com/r/pompano-beach-house-pompano-beach
- Pier 6 Rooftop, Tru by Hilton Pompano Beach Pier: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/fllppru-tru-pompano-beach-pier/dining
- Lucky Fish (travel blog, April 2026): https://unearththevoyage.com/florida-pompano-beach-lucky-fish-beach-bar-grill-oceanfront-seafood-live-music-pier/
- Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse tours (Florida Rambler): https://www.floridarambler.com/historic-florida-getaways/visit-hillsboro-lighthouse-tours/
- Sunrise and sunset reference (timeanddate.com): https://timeanddate.com/astronomy/@4169014
- Daylight saving time 2027 (time.is): https://time.is/DST_2027
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