Fort DeSoto Boat Ramp
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 53 min agoSource: USGS station 02300082 — FROG CREEK NEAR RUBONIA FL · 11.1 mi from Fort Desoto - Mullet Key Bayou
Launch Light & Moon — June 20
local timeFirst Quarter (32% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Fort DeSoto Boat Ramp
| Location | Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Fort Desoto - Mullet Key Bayou |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.5/5 (46 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 27.645811, -82.716809 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Pinellas County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Fort DeSoto Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Fort Desoto - Mullet Key Bayou in Florida at coordinates 27.64581, -82.71681. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC). Rated 4.5/5 based on 46 Google reviews.
Fort DeSoto Boat 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. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Concrete, launch lanes: 22, restrooms: Flush 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 launch in Pinellas County • fishing access on Fort Desoto - Mullet Key Bayou • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 22 |
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 383 spaces |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | 24 Hours |
| Fee | $6 |
| Managed By | Pinellas County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fort DeSoto Boat Ramp
Is Fort DeSoto Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Fort DeSoto Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Florida.
How is Fort DeSoto Boat Ramp rated?
Fort DeSoto Boat Ramp has a 4.5 out of 5 rating based on 46 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Fort DeSoto Boat Ramp access?
Fort DeSoto Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Fort Desoto - Mullet Key Bayou in Florida.
How do I get to Fort DeSoto Boat Ramp?
Fort DeSoto Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 27.645811, -82.716809 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 0.9 mi of Fort DeSoto Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.