Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:26 PM)
- Water level
- 7.61 ft
- Tide
- 2.297 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 8726724 — Clearwater Beach · 12.3 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Anclote River
Updated 48 min agoSource: USGS station 02310000 — ANCLOTE RIVER AT LITTLE RD NEAR ELFERS, FL · 8.2 mi from Anclote River
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (71% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Fred Howard Park - Wave Runner Launch Area
| Location | Tarpon Springs, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Anclote River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 28.153075, -82.794774 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Pinellas County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Fred Howard Park - Wave Runner Launch Area is a public boat launch providing access to Anclote River in Tarpon Springs, Florida at coordinates 28.15308, -82.79477. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Fred Howard Park - Wave Runner Launch Area is a public boat launch on Anclote River in Tarpon Springs, 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: 1, 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 ramp near Tarpon Springs • public launch in Pinellas County • fishing access on Anclote River • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 45 spaces |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | 7:00 AM to Sunset |
| Fee | $5 |
| Managed By | Pinellas County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fred Howard Park - Wave Runner Launch Area
Is Fred Howard Park - Wave Runner Launch Area free to use?
Yes, Fred Howard Park - Wave Runner Launch Area is a public boat launch with free access in Tarpon Springs, Florida.
What water does Fred Howard Park - Wave Runner Launch Area access?
Fred Howard Park - Wave Runner Launch Area provides boat launch access to Anclote River in Tarpon Springs, Florida.
How do I get to Fred Howard Park - Wave Runner Launch Area?
Fred Howard Park - Wave Runner Launch Area is located at coordinates 28.153075, -82.794774 in Tarpon Springs, 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 2.3 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.