Tampa has 3 public boat ramps in the Launch Point FL directory plus 6 land-based fishing spots (piers, jetties and shore access), with 5 more ramps within about 20 miles. Local launches provide access to Garrison Channel (Hillsborough Bay), Hillsborough Bay / Seddon Channel, McKay 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 Hillsborough County.
Within roughly 20 miles of Tampa, closest first.
No boat? These public piers, jetties, docks and shore spots are in or near Tampa — see the full shore & pier guide.
Tampa has 3 public boat ramps listed in the Launch Point FL directory, with 5 more within about 20 miles.
Yes — 1 of the ramps in and around Tampa are free to launch. Each listing on this page shows the current fee.
Ramps in and around Tampa provide access to Garrison Channel (Hillsborough Bay), Hillsborough Bay / Seddon Channel, McKay Bay, Old Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay (Port Tampa) and more. For example, Ballast Point Park Boat Ramp serves Tampa Bay - Hillsborough Bay.
Yes — there are 10 public land-based fishing spots (piers, jetties, docks and shore access) in or near Tampa, listed above with fees, hours and tide information.