Few places pack in as much variety as Tampa, a big, busy bay system where working waterfronts meet world-class inshore fishing. Between Tampa Bay, Hillsborough River, Old Tampa Bay, and the Alafia River, you can chase Snook, Redfish, Spotted Seatrout without ever running far. We've gathered 23 public ramps in the area so you can match your launch to the day's plan.
Top ramps around Tampa
- Ballast Point Park Public Boat Ramp · Salt · Tampa Bay - Hillsborough Bay
- Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock · Salt · Tampa Bay - Hillsborough Bay - Garrison Channel
- Courtney Campbell Causeway Public Boat Ramp · Salt · Tampa Bay - Old Tampa Bay - Eastern Shore
- Cypress Point Park Paddlecraft Launch · Salt · Tampa Bay - Old Tampa Bay - Eastern Shore
- Davis Island Public Boat Ramp · Salt · Tampa Bay - Hillsborough Bay
- Harney Park - Tampa Bypass Canal (10 HP maximum) · Fresh · C-135 Tampa Bypass Canal
- Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park Paddlecraft Launch Dock · Salt · Tampa Bay - Hillsborough River
- Lettuce Lake Regional Park - Canoe Launch and Rentals · Fresh · Hillsborough River - Lettuce Lake
Browse all Hillsborough County ramps →
What's biting & when
Target species:
Best months: April through November for inshore; tarpon peak May–July.
Tides & timing
The nearest NOAA reference station is Old Port Tampa. Today's predicted tides:
High tide
4:19 AM
2.218 ft (MLLW)
Low tide
9:54 AM
0.923 ft (MLLW)
High tide
4:06 PM
2.834 ft (MLLW)
Low tide
10:35 PM
0.754 ft (MLLW)
Full 7-day Old Port Tampa tide chart →
Ramp locations from the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Tide data from NOAA Tides & Currents. Species and seasonal notes are general guidance — always check current FWC regulations and seasons.