Fort Desoto Park - Madelaine Key Paddlecraft Access - South Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Not advisedLaunch not advised right now — Special Marine Warning in effect.
- Advisory
- Special Marine Warning
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:24 PM — under 2h
- Water level
- 1.69 ft
- Tide
- 0.735 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 · 9.4 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Fort Desoto - Mullet Key Bayou
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 02300082 — FROG CREEK NEAR RUBONIA FL · 11.1 mi from Fort Desoto - Mullet Key Bayou
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: Fort Desoto Park - Madelaine Key Paddlecraft Access - South
| Location | Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Fort Desoto - Mullet Key Bayou |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 27.639317, -82.716196 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Pinellas County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Fort Desoto Park - Madelaine Key Paddlecraft Access - South is a public boat launch providing access to Fort Desoto - Mullet Key Bayou in Florida at coordinates 27.63932, -82.71620. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Fort Desoto Park - Madelaine Key Paddlecraft Access - South 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: Natural Shoreline, restrooms: Flush Toilet, ada accessible: Yes. 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 | Natural Shoreline |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | 7:00 AM to Sunset, Daily |
| Fee | $5 |
| Managed By | Pinellas County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fort Desoto Park - Madelaine Key Paddlecraft Access - South
Is Fort Desoto Park - Madelaine Key Paddlecraft Access - South free to use?
Yes, Fort Desoto Park - Madelaine Key Paddlecraft Access - South is a public boat launch with free access in Florida.
What water does Fort Desoto Park - Madelaine Key Paddlecraft Access - South access?
Fort Desoto Park - Madelaine Key Paddlecraft Access - South provides boat launch access to Fort Desoto - Mullet Key Bayou in Florida.
How do I get to Fort Desoto Park - Madelaine Key Paddlecraft Access - South?
Fort Desoto Park - Madelaine Key Paddlecraft Access - South is located at coordinates 27.639317, -82.716196 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 Desoto Park - Madelaine Key Paddlecraft Access - South includes 6 other public boat ramps within 0.9 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.