Fort DeSoto Park - Mullet Key Bayou - Paddlecraft Launch
Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:24 PM
- Water level
- 2 ft
- Tide
- 1.693 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 · 10.2 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 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Fort DeSoto Park - Mullet Key Bayou - Paddlecraft Launch
| Location | Fort De Soto, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Fort Desoto - Mullet Key Bayou |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 27.620917, -82.726700 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Pinellas County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Fort DeSoto Park - Mullet Key Bayou - Paddlecraft Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Fort Desoto - Mullet Key Bayou in Fort De Soto, Florida at coordinates 27.62092, -82.72670. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Fort DeSoto Park - Mullet Key Bayou - Paddlecraft Launch is a public boat launch on Fort Desoto - Mullet Key Bayou in Fort De Soto, 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 ramp near Fort De Soto • public 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 - Mullet Key Bayou - Paddlecraft Launch
Is Fort DeSoto Park - Mullet Key Bayou - Paddlecraft Launch free to use?
Yes, Fort DeSoto Park - Mullet Key Bayou - Paddlecraft Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Fort De Soto, Florida.
What water does Fort DeSoto Park - Mullet Key Bayou - Paddlecraft Launch access?
Fort DeSoto Park - Mullet Key Bayou - Paddlecraft Launch provides boat launch access to Fort Desoto - Mullet Key Bayou in Fort De Soto, Florida.
How do I get to Fort DeSoto Park - Mullet Key Bayou - Paddlecraft Launch?
Fort DeSoto Park - Mullet Key Bayou - Paddlecraft Launch is located at coordinates 27.620917, -82.726700 in Fort De Soto, 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 1.8 mi of Fort DeSoto Park - Mullet Key Bayou - Paddlecraft Launch, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.