Fort De Soto Boat Ramp *only 1 floating dock operational at ramp*
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:20 PM)
- Water level
- 2 ft
- Tide
- 1.198 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 8726384 — Port Manatee · 9.5 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Fort Desoto - Mullet Key Bayou
Updated 46 min agoSource: USGS station 02300082 — FROG CREEK NEAR RUBONIA FL · 11.1 mi from Fort Desoto - Mullet Key Bayou
Launch Light & Moon — July 31
local timeWaning Gibbous (93% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Fort De Soto Boat Ramp *only 1 floating dock operational at ramp*
| Location | Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Fort Desoto - Mullet Key Bayou |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.7/5 (1379 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 27.645535, -82.717254 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Pinellas County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
| Phone | (727) 582-2267 |
Fort De Soto Boat Ramp *only 1 floating dock operational at ramp* is a public boat launch providing access to Fort Desoto - Mullet Key Bayou in Florida at coordinates 27.64554, -82.71725. Rated 4.7/5 based on 1379 Google reviews.
Fort De Soto Boat Ramp *only 1 floating dock operational at ramp* is a public boat launch on Fort Desoto - Mullet Key Bayou in Pinellas 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. 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fort De Soto Boat Ramp *only 1 floating dock operational at ramp*
Is Fort De Soto Boat Ramp *only 1 floating dock operational at ramp* free to use?
Yes, Fort De Soto Boat Ramp *only 1 floating dock operational at ramp* is a public boat launch with free access in Florida.
How is Fort De Soto Boat Ramp *only 1 floating dock operational at ramp* rated?
Fort De Soto Boat Ramp *only 1 floating dock operational at ramp* has a 4.7 out of 5 rating based on 1379 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Fort De Soto Boat Ramp *only 1 floating dock operational at ramp* access?
Fort De Soto Boat Ramp *only 1 floating dock operational at ramp* provides boat launch access to Fort Desoto - Mullet Key Bayou in Florida.
How do I get to Fort De Soto Boat Ramp *only 1 floating dock operational at ramp*?
Fort De Soto Boat Ramp *only 1 floating dock operational at ramp* is located at coordinates 27.645535, -82.717254 in 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 Fort De Soto Boat Ramp *only 1 floating dock operational at ramp* includes 6 other public boat ramps within 0.9 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.