Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:17 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (72% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Platt's Bluff Public Boat Ramp
| Location | Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Yates Marsh |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 27.297303, -80.994179 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Okeechobee County |
Platt's Bluff Public Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Yates Marsh in Florida at coordinates 27.29730, -80.99418. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Platt's Bluff Public Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Yates Marsh in Okeechobee 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 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 Okeechobee County • fishing access on Yates Marsh • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Restrooms | No Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 30 spaces |
| Hours | 24 Hours |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | Okeechobee County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Platt's Bluff Public Boat Ramp
Is Platt's Bluff Public Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Platt's Bluff Public Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Florida.
What water does Platt's Bluff Public Boat Ramp access?
Platt's Bluff Public Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Yates Marsh in Florida.
How do I get to Platt's Bluff Public Boat Ramp?
Platt's Bluff Public Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 27.297303, -80.994179 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 Platt's Bluff Public Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 11.2 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.