Jutting 900 feet into the Atlantic like the outline of a swimming pompano fish, the Fisher Family Pier has become the new symbol of Pompano Beach’s oceanfront renaissance. Rebuilt in 2020 with hurricane-rated concrete pilings and a fish-shaped observation deck, the pier welcomes anglers at dawn, Instagrammers at golden hour, and families who linger long after sunset to watch lights twinkle down the coastline toward Fort Lauderdale. A bait & tackle shop midway out sells everything from sand-fleas to ice-cream bars, while the adjacent Lucky Fish Beach Bar serves coconut shrimp and frozen piña coladas you can sip toes-in-the-sand.
Angling & Ocean Fun
Reel in the Big One
Daily pier passes cost less than a beach-parking fee, yet they open a world of snook, Spanish mackerel, and the occasional tarpon blitz under the lights. Designated cleaning stations keep scales out of sight (and smell), and on-site rangers happily snap trophy-fish photos. If casting isn’t your thing, simply rent a handline for the kids—little ones squeal when pinfish nibble bait right off the hook.
Snorkel & Surf
Clear water and a nearshore reef mean snorkelers often spot parrotfish within 100 yards of the pilings. Surf conditions run gentle thanks to an offshore sandbar, so paddle-boarders launch at the south side of the pier before sunrise for mirror-calm glide sessions. From late November to March, you might even spy migrating manta rays cruising beneath the deck planks.
Oceanfront Dining & Events
Directly ashore, the Pompano Beach Fishing Village mixes airy seafood shacks with upscale rooftop dining. Weekends bring live reggae, trivia nights, and sunset acoustic sets that drift down the boardwalk. Each December the pier hosts Pompano’s “Light Up the Night” Holiday Boat Parade Viewing Party, where drones swirl snowflake animations above yachts strung with LED palm trees.
Visitor Essentials
Parking is plentiful in two smart-pay garages across A1A; beach chair and umbrella rentals line the dune crossover for those who’d rather lounge than roam. Public restrooms include outdoor showers and baby-changing stations, and free Wi-Fi keeps remote workers on-call even between casts. Forgotten sunscreen? A vending kiosk next to the tackle shop dispenses SPF 50 and reef-safe zinc sticks.
Nearby Attractions
• Pompano Community Park (nine minutes west) offers pickleball and an Olympic pool for post-beach workouts.
• Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse tours run monthly just two miles south—climb 175 steps for unbeatable coastline views.
• Isle Casino Pompano’s new thoroughbred-inspired redevelopment features a Topgolf swing suite, craft-beer hall, and nightly poker tournaments 12 minutes inland.
Getting Around
The pier sits on NE 2nd Street between the ocean and A1A. I-95 is a straight 12-minute drive west via Atlantic Boulevard; Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport lies 25 minutes south, while Palm Beach International sits 40 minutes north. Brightline’s Boca station (20 minutes) offers high-speed rail to Miami and Orlando for day-trip flexibility.
Why Visit Fisher Family Pier?
Few spots on Florida’s Gold Coast blend world-class angling, Instagram-worthy design, live music, and laid-back beach culture in one footprint. Whether you’re chasing sunrise, fresh-catch tacos, or simply need a salty breeze after a conference in Boca, Pompano Beach Fisher Family Pier delivers the quintessential South-Florida seascape—no boat required.
Business Information
Prime Air
150 East Palmetto Park Road, Ste 800, Boca Raton FL 33432
(561) 855-0659
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