Boat Ramps in St. Petersburg, Florida

Tampa Bay Area region · 7 launch points in & near St. Petersburg
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St. Petersburg has 1 public boat ramp in the Launch Point FL directory plus 9 land-based fishing spots (piers, jetties and shore access), with 6 more ramps within about 20 miles. Local launches provide access to Boca Ciega Bay, Boca Ciega Bay / mouth of Tampa Bay, Lower Tampa Bay, Old Tampa Bay and more. Every listing includes lanes, trailer parking, fees, facilities, GPS coordinates and directions, with live NOAA tide predictions on saltwater pages. Part of Pinellas County.

Boat ramps in St. Petersburg (1)

More ramps near St. Petersburg (6)

Within roughly 20 miles of St. Petersburg, closest first.

Fish from land in & near St. Petersburg (13)

No boat? These public piers, jetties, docks and shore spots are in or near St. Petersburg — see the full shore & pier guide.

Fishing pier

Bay Vista Park Fishing Pier

St. Petersburg · Tampa Bay · Pinellas Co.
Free30 min before sunrise–30…
Shore fishing

Demens Landing Park Seawall

St. Petersburg · Tampa Bay (St. Petersburg Harbor) · Pinellas Co.
Free30 min before sunrise–11…
Lighted
Shore fishing

Gandy Beach & Causeway Shoreline

St. Petersburg · Old Tampa Bay · Pinellas Co.
Free24 hours (roadside…
Open 24h
Fishing pier

Jungle Prada Park Fishing Pier

St. Petersburg · Boca Ciega Bay · Pinellas Co.
Free24 hours (boat ramp area)
Open 24h
Shore fishing

Maximo Park Shoreline

St. Petersburg · Boca Ciega Bay / mouth of Tampa Bay · Pinellas Co.
Free30 min before sunrise–30…
Fishing pier

Skyway Fishing Pier State Park — North Pier

St. Petersburg · Lower Tampa Bay · Pinellas Co.
$4/vehicle + $4/adul…24 hours
Open 24h · Lighted · No license needed
Fishing pier

St. Pete Pier Fishing Deck

St. Petersburg · Tampa Bay · Pinellas Co.
Free to fishPier district ~6 AM–11 PM
Lighted
Shore fishing

War Veterans' Memorial Park Shoreline

St. Petersburg · Boca Ciega Bay · Pinellas Co.
Free7 AM–sunset
Fishing pier

Weedon Island Preserve Fishing Pier

St. Petersburg · Riviera Bay / Old Tampa Bay · Pinellas Co.
Free7 AM–sunset
Fishing pier

Williams Fishing Pier (Gulfport)

Gulfport · Boca Ciega Bay · Pinellas Co.
Free24 hours
Open 24h · Lighted
Jetty

John's Pass Jetty

Madeira Beach · John's Pass (Gulf inlet to Boca Ciega Bay) · Pinellas Co.
Free+Daylight hours
Fishing pier

Madeira Beach Causeway Piers

Madeira Beach · Boca Ciega Bay · Pinellas Co.
FreePosted city park hours
Shore fishing

Picnic Island Park

Tampa · Tampa Bay (Port Tampa) · Hillsborough Co.
FreeSunrise–sunset

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public boat ramps are in St. Petersburg, Florida?

St. Petersburg has 1 public boat ramp listed in the Launch Point FL directory, with 6 more within about 20 miles.

Are there free boat ramps near St. Petersburg?

Yes — 1 of the ramps in and around St. Petersburg are free to launch. Each listing on this page shows the current fee.

What water can I access from boat ramps near St. Petersburg?

Ramps in and around St. Petersburg provide access to Boca Ciega Bay, Boca Ciega Bay / mouth of Tampa Bay, Lower Tampa Bay, Old Tampa Bay, Riviera Bay / Old Tampa Bay and more. For example, War Veterans Memorial Park Boat Ramp serves Tampa Bay - Boca Ciega Bay.

Can you fish in St. Petersburg without a boat?

Yes — there are 13 public land-based fishing spots (piers, jetties, docks and shore access) in or near St. Petersburg, listed above with fees, hours and tide information.

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