Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:11 PM)
- Tide
- 1.125 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 8723970 — Vaca Key, Florida Bay · 15.2 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 31
local timeFull Moon (96% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Doctors Arm Boat Ramp
| Location | Big Pine Key, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Doctors Arm |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 24.697364, -81.348410 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Monroe |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Doctors Arm Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Doctors Arm in Big Pine Key, Florida at coordinates 24.69736, -81.34841. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Doctors Arm Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Doctors Arm in Big Pine Key, Monroe 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: Portable 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 Big Pine Key • public launch in Monroe • fishing access on Doctors Arm • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Restrooms | Portable Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 4 spaces |
| Hours | Daytime Use Only |
| Fee | $10 |
| Managed By | Private Business |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doctors Arm Boat Ramp
Is Doctors Arm Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Doctors Arm Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Big Pine Key, Florida.
What water does Doctors Arm Boat Ramp access?
Doctors Arm Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Doctors Arm in Big Pine Key, Florida.
How do I get to Doctors Arm Boat Ramp?
Doctors Arm Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 24.697364, -81.348410 in Big Pine Key, 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
The area surrounding Doctors Arm Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.2 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.