Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:24 PM)
- Tide
- 1.755 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 8726674 — East Bay · 2.3 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 23
local timeWaxing Gibbous (70% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock
| Location | Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Gulf of America |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 27.941296, -82.452216 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Hillsborough County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock is a public boat launch providing access to Gulf of America in Tampa, Florida at coordinates 27.94130, -82.45222. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock is a public boat launch on Gulf of America in Tampa, 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 hours: 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, managed by: City of Tampa. 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 Tampa • public launch in Hillsborough County • fishing access on Gulf of America • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Hours | 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Managed By | City of Tampa |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock
Is Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock free to use?
Yes, Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock is a public boat launch with free access in Tampa, Florida.
What water does Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock access?
Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock provides boat launch access to Gulf of America in Tampa, Florida.
How do I get to Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock?
Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock is located at coordinates 27.941296, -82.452216 in Tampa, 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.