Launch Conditions
Not advisedLaunch not advised right now — Special Marine Warning in effect.
- Advisory
- Special Marine Warning
- Daylight
- Past sunset (7:28 PM)
- Water level
- 13.75 ft
- Tide
- 2.159 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 8721604 — Trident Pier, Port Canaveral · 14.7 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Shepard Lake
Updated 43 min agoSource: USGS station 02249007 — EAU GALLIE RIV AT HEATHER GLEN CIR AT MELBOURNE FL · 5.5 mi from Shepard Lake
Launch Light & Moon — September 16
local timeWaxing Crescent (21% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Shepard Lake Boat Ramp
| Location | Merritt Island, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Shepard Lake |
| Access Type | Public |
| Coordinates | 28.207035, -80.643041 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Brevard |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Shepard Lake Boat Ramp is a boat launch providing access to Shepard Lake in Merritt Island, Florida at coordinates 28.20703, -80.64304.
Shepard Lake Boat Ramp is a boat launch on Shepard Lake in Merritt Island, Brevard County, Florida. 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 Merritt Island • public launch in Brevard • fishing access on Shepard Lake • Florida boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shepard Lake Boat Ramp
What water does Shepard Lake Boat Ramp access?
Shepard Lake Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Shepard Lake in Merritt Island, Florida.
How do I get to Shepard Lake Boat Ramp?
Shepard Lake Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 28.207035, -80.643041 in Merritt Island, 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 2.2 mi of Shepard Lake Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.