Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:48 PM)
- Water level
- 4.88 ft
- Tide
- 1.997 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 5 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8729840 — Pensacola · 1.5 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Bayou Texar
Updated 26 min agoSource: USGS station 02376115 — ELEVENMILE CREEK NR WEST PENSACOLA, FL · 10 mi from Bayou Texar
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (73% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: City of Pensacola 17th Street Public Boat Ramp
| Location | Pensacola, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Bayou Texar |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 30.419632, -87.193690 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Escambia County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
City of Pensacola 17th Street Public Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Bayou Texar in Pensacola, Florida at coordinates 30.41963, -87.19369. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
City of Pensacola 17th Street Public Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Bayou Texar in Pensacola, Escambia 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: Concrete, launch lanes: 2, restrooms: Portable Toilet. 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 Pensacola • public launch in Escambia County • fishing access on Bayou Texar • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 2 |
| Restrooms | Portable Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 14 spaces |
| ADA Accessible | No |
| Hours | 24 Hours |
| Fee | $5 |
| Managed By | City of Pensacola |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About City of Pensacola 17th Street Public Boat Ramp
Is City of Pensacola 17th Street Public Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, City of Pensacola 17th Street Public Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Pensacola, Florida.
What water does City of Pensacola 17th Street Public Boat Ramp access?
City of Pensacola 17th Street Public Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Bayou Texar in Pensacola, Florida.
How do I get to City of Pensacola 17th Street Public Boat Ramp?
City of Pensacola 17th Street Public Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 30.419632, -87.193690 in Pensacola, 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 0.9 mi of City of Pensacola 17th Street Public Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.