Among Hillsborough County's saltwater launches, Salty Sol Fleishman - Gandy Boulvard Public Boat Ramp stands out for its convenient location on Tampa Bay - Old Tampa Bay - Eastern Shore. Regulars appreciate how quickly it drops you into the fishable stretches nearby. With 6 launch lanes, it can handle a busy weekend crowd without the usual bottleneck. As of the last FWC inventory update, a launch fee applies here.
At a glance
- County
- Hillsborough
- City
- Tampa
- Waterbody
- Tampa Bay - Old Tampa Bay - Eastern Shore
- Water type
- Salt or Brackish Water
- Ramp type
- Stand Alone Ramp
- Launch lanes
- 6
- Ramp surface
- Concrete
- Dock
- Floating Launch Docks
- Parking surface
- Paved - Asphalt or Concrete
- Trailer parking
- 90
- Restroom
- Flush Toilet
- Fee required
- Yes
- Managed by
- Hillsborough County
- Status
- Open for Business
- Hours
- 24/7
Address: 5108 Gandy Boulevard, Tampa, FL, 33611 · Coordinates: 27.892426, -82.533028
Where it is
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Marker location from the FWC boat ramp inventory.
What to know before you launch
- Rinse your trailer and engine with fresh water after launching in salt — corrosion is the enemy on Florida's coast.
- Even with multiple lanes, prep in the staging area first so you're not tying up a lane while loading gear.
- Always check current tides, wind, and marine forecasts before you launch — Florida afternoons can turn stormy fast.
Tides at the nearest station
The closest NOAA tide station is Old Port Tampa, about 3 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):
Gear for a day on Tampa Bay - Old Tampa Bay - Eastern Shore
Heading out from Salty Sol Fleishman - Gandy Boulvard Public Boat Ramp? A few essentials make any Florida launch smoother — a reliable chartplotter, a properly sized life jacket for everyone aboard, and a cooler that survives the heat.
- Best marine GPS chartplotters — navigate the flats and channels with confidence.
- Best life jackets (PFDs) — Florida law requires one per person aboard.
- Best coolers for boats — keep your catch and drinks cold in the sun.