Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:24 PM
- Water level
- 2 ft
- Tide
- 1.88 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 8726520 — St. Petersburg · 9.1 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: Shell Key Preserve South Bayway Access
| Location | Tierra Verde, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Fort Desoto - Mullet Key Bayou |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 27.658110, -82.720302 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Pinellas County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Shell Key Preserve South Bayway Access is a public boat launch providing access to Fort Desoto - Mullet Key Bayou in Tierra Verde, Florida at coordinates 27.65811, -82.72030. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Shell Key Preserve South Bayway Access is a public boat launch on Fort Desoto - Mullet Key Bayou in Tierra Verde, 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: Sand, Dirt, Mud, restrooms: No Toilet, trailer parking: 6 spaces. 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 Tierra Verde • public launch in Pinellas County • fishing access on Fort Desoto - Mullet Key Bayou • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Sand, Dirt, Mud |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | No Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 6 spaces |
| ADA Accessible | No |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | Pinellas County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shell Key Preserve South Bayway Access
Is Shell Key Preserve South Bayway Access free to use?
Yes, Shell Key Preserve South Bayway Access is a public boat launch with free access in Tierra Verde, Florida.
What water does Shell Key Preserve South Bayway Access access?
Shell Key Preserve South Bayway Access provides boat launch access to Fort Desoto - Mullet Key Bayou in Tierra Verde, Florida.
How do I get to Shell Key Preserve South Bayway Access?
Shell Key Preserve South Bayway Access is located at coordinates 27.658110, -82.720302 in Tierra Verde, 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 Shell Key Preserve South Bayway Access includes 6 other public boat ramps within 1.4 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.