Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:28 PM)
- Water level
- 4.07 ft
- Tide
- 1.686 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 · 1.4 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Clam Bayou
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 02308950 — ST JOE CREEK AT 62ND ST NR PINELLAS PARK FL · 6.1 mi from Clam Bayou
Launch Light & Moon — July 15
local timeNew Moon (0% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: South Shore Park Paddlecraft Access
| Location | Saint Petersburg, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Clam Bayou |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 27.742421, -82.635247 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Pinellas County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
South Shore Park Paddlecraft Access is a public boat launch providing access to Clam Bayou in Saint Petersburg, Florida at coordinates 27.74242, -82.63525. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
South Shore Park Paddlecraft Access is a public boat launch on Clam Bayou in Saint Petersburg, 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: Dirt/Sand, restrooms: No Toilet, ada accessible: No. 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 Saint Petersburg • public launch in Pinellas County • fishing access on Clam Bayou • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Dirt/Sand |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | No Toilet |
| ADA Accessible | No |
| Hours | Daytime Use Only |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | City of St Petersburg |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About South Shore Park Paddlecraft Access
Is South Shore Park Paddlecraft Access free to use?
Yes, South Shore Park Paddlecraft Access is a public boat launch with free access in Saint Petersburg, Florida.
What water does South Shore Park Paddlecraft Access access?
South Shore Park Paddlecraft Access provides boat launch access to Clam Bayou in Saint Petersburg, Florida.
How do I get to South Shore Park Paddlecraft Access?
South Shore Park Paddlecraft Access is located at coordinates 27.742421, -82.635247 in Saint Petersburg, 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 1.0 mi of South Shore Park Paddlecraft Access, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.