Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:12 PM
- Tide
- 0.955 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 8723970 — Vaca Key, Florida Bay · 3.1 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Marathon, Florida Boat Launch
| Location | Marathon, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Vaca Key Bight |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 24.725104, -81.059543 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Monroe County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Marathon, Florida Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Vaca Key Bight in Marathon, Florida at coordinates 24.72510, -81.05954. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Marathon, Florida Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Vaca Key Bight in Marathon, Monroe 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: No Toilet. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, 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 Marathon • public launch in Monroe County • fishing access on Vaca Key Bight • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Restrooms | No Toilet |
| Hours | 24 Hours |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | City of Marathon |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Marathon, Florida Boat Launch
Is Marathon, Florida Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Marathon, Florida Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Marathon, Florida.
What water does Marathon, Florida Boat Launch access?
Marathon, Florida Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Vaca Key Bight in Marathon, Florida.
How do I get to Marathon, Florida Boat Launch?
Marathon, Florida Boat Launch is located at coordinates 24.725104, -81.059543 in Marathon, 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 2.4 mi of Marathon, Florida Boat Launch, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.