Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:25 PM
- Water level
- 8.78 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Lake Shipp
Updated 24 min agoSource: USGS station 02294330 — LAKE LENA RUN NEAR AUBURNDALE FL · 4.4 mi from Lake Shipp
Launch Light & Moon — July 15
local timeNew Moon (1% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: William G. Roe Park
| Location | Eloise, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Shipp |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 28.000517, -81.736856 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Polk County |
William G. Roe Park is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Shipp in Eloise, Florida at coordinates 28.00052, -81.73686. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
William G. Roe Park is a public boat launch on Lake Shipp in Eloise, Polk 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: 10, restrooms: Flush Toilet. This page shows 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 Eloise • public launch in Polk County • fishing access on Lake Shipp • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 10 |
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 58 spaces |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | City of Winter Haven |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
Explore more boat launches across Florida
Buying or selling a boat?
Decode any boat's HIN free, or run a full $9.99 history report before you buy.
Frequently Asked Questions About William G. Roe Park
Is William G. Roe Park free to use?
Yes, William G. Roe Park is a public boat launch with free access in Eloise, Florida.
What water does William G. Roe Park access?
William G. Roe Park provides boat launch access to Lake Shipp in Eloise, Florida.
How do I get to William G. Roe Park?
William G. Roe Park is located at coordinates 28.000517, -81.736856 in Eloise, Florida. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
Get Directions
Navigate directly to this boat launch using your preferred mapping service:
Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding William G. Roe Park includes 6 other public boat ramps within 1.9 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.