Russell-Fields Pier - Panama City Beach, FL
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vhasler
N 30° 12.939 W 085° 52.630
16R E 608062 N 3343214
Reopened in 2009 after $8M renovation, the pier provides better fishing for a bigger catches.
Waymark Code: WMACHD
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 12/26/2010
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This pier was originally named for Dan Russell, the city's first mayor. It was was rebuilt in 2008-2009 at a cost of $8,000,000 to make it a foot wider, 29 feet longer, and 8 feet higher, so it is now claimed to be longer than any other on the Gulf of Mexico.
The renovated pier has been renamed to honor both Dan Russell and Elgin "Popeye" Fields Jr. The latter was the longtime city pier supervisor, who passed away in 2001. "Popeye" loved both fishing and people, so was willing to untangle fishing lines and staying late to talk as needed.
Type of pier: Public
Expenses: $2 to look or 6 to fish
Parking is available: Yes
Web site: [Web Link]
Contact information:
Telphone Number: 850-233-5060
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Fishing Regulations: http://myfwc.com/fishing/
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