Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:26 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (79% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Alfred A McKethan Pine Island Beach Park
| Location | Pine Island, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Chassahowitzka Swamp |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 28.568975, -82.655023 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Hernando County |
Alfred A McKethan Pine Island Beach Park is a public boat launch providing access to Chassahowitzka Swamp in Pine Island, Florida at coordinates 28.56897, -82.65502. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Alfred A McKethan Pine Island Beach Park is a public boat launch on Chassahowitzka Swamp in Pine Island, Hernando County, Florida. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Sand, Dirt, Mud, restrooms: Flush Toilet, ada accessible: Yes. This page shows sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Pine Island • public launch in Hernando County • fishing access on Chassahowitzka Swamp • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Sand, Dirt, Mud |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Fee | Fee required |
| Managed By | Henando County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alfred A McKethan Pine Island Beach Park
Is Alfred A McKethan Pine Island Beach Park free to use?
Yes, Alfred A McKethan Pine Island Beach Park is a public boat launch with free access in Pine Island, Florida.
What water does Alfred A McKethan Pine Island Beach Park access?
Alfred A McKethan Pine Island Beach Park provides boat launch access to Chassahowitzka Swamp in Pine Island, Florida.
How do I get to Alfred A McKethan Pine Island Beach Park?
Alfred A McKethan Pine Island Beach Park is located at coordinates 28.568975, -82.655023 in Pine Island, Florida. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 2.6 mi of Alfred A McKethan Pine Island Beach Park, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.