Upper Tampa Bay Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:30 PM
- Water level
- 10.85 ft
- Tide
- 2.858 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 4 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8726607 — Old Port Tampa · 12.5 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Upper Tampa Bay
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 02306647 — SWEETWATER CREEK NEAR TAMPA FL · 5.4 mi from Upper Tampa Bay
Launch Light & Moon — June 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (79% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Upper Tampa Bay Boat Ramp
| Location | Double Branch Estates, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Upper Tampa Bay |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 28.024087, -82.633116 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Hillsborough County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Upper Tampa Bay Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Upper Tampa Bay in Double Branch Estates, Florida at coordinates 28.02409, -82.63312. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Upper Tampa Bay Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Upper Tampa Bay in Double Branch Estates, Hillsborough 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 launch lanes: 1, restrooms: No Toilet, trailer parking: 3 spaces. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, live USGS water level and temperature, 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 Double Branch Estates • public launch in Hillsborough County • fishing access on Upper Tampa Bay • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | No Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 3 spaces |
| ADA Accessible | No |
| Hours | Daytime Use Only |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | Hillsborough County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upper Tampa Bay Boat Ramp
Is Upper Tampa Bay Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Upper Tampa Bay Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Double Branch Estates, Florida.
What water does Upper Tampa Bay Boat Ramp access?
Upper Tampa Bay Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Upper Tampa Bay in Double Branch Estates, Florida.
How do I get to Upper Tampa Bay Boat Ramp?
Upper Tampa Bay Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 28.024087, -82.633116 in Double Branch Estates, 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 2.1 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.