Historic Anglin's Fishing Pier, Lauderdale By The Sea, Florida, March 2026

Canon EOS R8
 

During my recent, brief weekend trip to Fort Lauderdale, FL, I had the chance to venture out with my camera to capture the sunrise at the beach. Anglin’s Fishing Pier provided a picturesque focal point for these shots. Originally built in 1941 and named after the town's founder, Melvin Angland, the pier has been an iconic part of the local landscape for over 80 years.

It was initially damaged by Hurricane Irma in 2017 and suffered a partial collapse during Hurricane Nicole in November 2022, rendering it a public safety hazard. Although privately owned, the town is supporting the owner’s efforts to rebuild this historic landmark in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Reconstruction is expected to begin in July 2026, so on my next visit, the current damaged structure will likely no longer be standing. A new pier is anticpated to be completed by the summer of 2028.

The image below is from August of 2017 - I took it before the pier destruction from Hurricane Irma.

Anglin's Fishing Pier, Lauderdale By The Sea, Florida, August 2017

Canon EOS 5D Mark IV