Tucked on Biscayne Bay, Pelican Harbor Park Boat Ramp is a saltwater launch that gives Miami-Dade County boaters direct access to some of the region's most fishable water. It's the kind of ramp locals keep in their rotation — close to home, reliably usable, and a quick run to open water. With 8 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
- Miami-Dade
- City
- Miami
- Waterbody
- Biscayne Bay
- Water type
- Salt or Brackish Water
- Ramp type
- Stand Alone Ramp
- Launch lanes
- 8
- Ramp surface
- Concrete
- Dock
- Fixed Launch Docks
- Parking surface
- Paved - Asphalt or Concrete
- Trailer parking
- 120
- Restroom
- No Toilet
- Fee required
- Yes
- Managed by
- Miami-Dade County
- Status
- Open for Business
- Hours
- 24 Hours
Address: 1275 NE 79 Street, Miami, FL, 33138 · Coordinates: 25.847488, -80.168036
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.
- There are no restrooms on-site, so plan accordingly before you head out.
- 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 Haulover Pier, N. Miami Beach, about 5 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):
Gear for a day on Biscayne Bay
Heading out from Pelican Harbor Park 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.