Cockroach Bay Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Not advisedLaunch not advised right now — Special Marine Warning in effect.
- Advisory
- Special Marine Warning
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:24 PM
- Tide
- 0.705 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 8726384 — Port Manatee · 4.2 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (78% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Cockroach Bay Boat Ramp
| Location | Ruskin, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Cockroach Bay |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.3/5 (230 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 27.687083, -82.520371 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Hillsborough County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
| Phone | (813) 671-7754 |
Cockroach Bay Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Cockroach Bay in Ruskin, Florida at coordinates 27.68708, -82.52037. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC). Rated 4.3/5 based on 230 Google reviews.
Cockroach Bay Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Cockroach Bay in Ruskin, 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 ramp surface: Concrete, launch lanes: 1, restrooms: No Toilet. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, 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 Ruskin • public launch in Hillsborough County • fishing access on Cockroach Bay • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Restrooms | No Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 30 spaces |
| ADA Accessible | No |
| Hours | 24 Hours |
| Fee | $5 |
| Managed By | Hillsborough County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cockroach Bay Boat Ramp
Is Cockroach Bay Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Cockroach Bay Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Ruskin, Florida.
How is Cockroach Bay Boat Ramp rated?
Cockroach Bay Boat Ramp has a 4.3 out of 5 rating based on 230 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Cockroach Bay Boat Ramp access?
Cockroach Bay Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Cockroach Bay in Ruskin, Florida.
How do I get to Cockroach Bay Boat Ramp?
Cockroach Bay Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 27.687083, -82.520371 in Ruskin, 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 5.0 mi of Cockroach Bay Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.