Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:14 PM
- Water level
- 13.35 ft
- Tide
- 3.278 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 · 14.3 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Shepard Lake
Updated 45 min agoSource: USGS station 02249007 — EAU GALLIE RIV AT HEATHER GLEN CIR AT MELBOURNE FL · 5.5 mi from Shepard Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 30
local timeFull Moon (99% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Shepard Lake Boat Ramp
| Location | South Patrick Shores, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Shepard Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 28.210982, -80.623524 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Brevard |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Shepard Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Shepard Lake in South Patrick Shores, Florida at coordinates 28.21098, -80.62352. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Shepard Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Shepard Lake in South Patrick Shores, Brevard 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, launch lanes: 1, restrooms: No 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 South Patrick Shores • public launch in Brevard • fishing access on Shepard Lake • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Sand, Dirt, Mud |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Restrooms | No Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 20 spaces |
| Fee | Free |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shepard Lake Boat Ramp
Is Shepard Lake Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Shepard Lake Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in South Patrick Shores, Florida.
What water does Shepard Lake Boat Ramp access?
Shepard Lake Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Shepard Lake in South Patrick Shores, Florida.
How do I get to Shepard Lake Boat Ramp?
Shepard Lake Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 28.210982, -80.623524 in South Patrick Shores, 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 2.3 mi of Shepard Lake Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.