For Pinellas County anglers, Madeira Beach Municipal Marina is a go-to saltwater ramp on Tampa Bay - Boca Ciega Bay. The surrounding water rewards early starts, and this launch keeps you close to the action without a long idle out to the good stuff. With 5 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
- Pinellas
- City
- Saint Petersburg
- Waterbody
- Tampa Bay - Boca Ciega Bay
- Water type
- Salt or Brackish Water
- Ramp type
- Stand Alone Ramp
- Launch lanes
- 5
- Ramp surface
- Concrete
- Dock
- Both Launch and Staging Dock
- Parking surface
- Not Paved - Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
- Trailer parking
- 6
- Restroom
- Flush Toilet
- Fee required
- Yes
- Managed by
- City of Madeira Beach
- Status
- Open for Business
- Hours
- 7:00 AM to Sunset
Address: 503 150th Avenue, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33708 · Coordinates: 27.803775, -82.795903
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 St. Petersburg, about 11 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):
Gear for a day on Tampa Bay - Boca Ciega Bay
Heading out from Madeira Beach Municipal Marina? 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.