Boat ramp · St. Petersburg · Pinellas County

Fort Desoto Park Boat Ramp

Tampa Bay - Bunces Pass · Bay or lagoon · Salt or Brackish Water

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Fee$6 per day
Lanes22 lanes
Trailer parking383 trailer spaces
WaterSalt or brackish
ConditionGood to Excellent
How to payPay at the parking meter.

Manatee protection zone on the water here

  • Slow Speed (All Year) · Rule 68C-22.016(2)(a)8.

State zones from the FWC. Federal and local speed zones can also apply: follow the posted signs.

Florida FWC boat ramp inventory

About Fort Desoto Park Boat Ramp

Aerial view of Fort Desoto Park Boat Ramp
The ramp, seen from above · Imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map (public domain)

About this ramp

Fort Desoto Park Boat Ramp is a boat ramp in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County on Tampa Bay - Bunces Pass, a bay or lagoon with salt or brackish water. It is publicly owned and open to everyone and managed by Pinellas County. Partner: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Launching

The ramp has 22 lanes with a concrete surface. The FWC rates its condition as good to excellent. There is a launch dock.

Fees, parking and hours

The launch fee is $6 per day. Pay at the parking meter. Parking: 383 trailer spaces and 102 car spaces, paved - asphalt or concrete. Hours: 24 Hours.

Facilities

Restrooms: Flush Toilet. Accessibility: High Level of Accessibility. Amenities: grill, lighting, picnic.

Notes from the FWC

All boat ramps are open, but only one boarding dock is available. Use with caution. Please contact Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources Administration at (727) 582-2100 for the latest information.

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Fishing

65 artificial reefs within 10 miles of the ramp, from the FWC artificial reef program.

Tarpon Key Oyster Reef #1

1.9 mi

Depth
1 ft
Relief
2 ft
GPS
27° 39.941' N, 82° 41.710' W
Material
Fossilized Locally Mined Shell Bags (980)

Tarpon Key Oyster Reef #1

2.2 mi

Depth
1 ft
Relief
2 ft
GPS
27° 40.063' N, 82° 41.396' W
Material
Fossilized Locally Mined Shell Bags (535)

Tarpon Key Oyster Reef #1

2.2 mi

Depth
1 ft
Relief
2 ft
GPS
27° 40.065' N, 82° 41.396' W
Material
Fossilized Locally Mined Shell Bags (535)

Little Bird Key Oyster Reef #3

2.7 mi

Depth
1 ft
Relief
2 ft
GPS
27° 41.105' N, 82° 43.061' W
Material
Fossilized Locally Mined Shell Bags (125)
Show all 65 reefs
ReefDistanceDepthGPS
Tarpon Key Oyster Reef #11.9 mi1 ft27° 39.941' N, 82° 41.710' W
Tarpon Key Oyster Reef #12.2 mi1 ft27° 40.063' N, 82° 41.396' W
Tarpon Key Oyster Reef #12.2 mi1 ft27° 40.065' N, 82° 41.396' W
Little Bird Key Oyster Reef #32.7 mi1 ft27° 41.105' N, 82° 43.061' W
Little Bird Key Oyster Reef #22.7 mi1 ft27° 41.115' N, 82° 43.053' W
Little Bird Key Oyster Reef #12.7 mi1 ft27° 41.134' N, 82° 43.022' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay),#234.5 mi18 ft27° 35.080' N, 82° 44.540' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay),#244.5 mi18 ft27° 35.090' N, 82° 44.580' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay),#164.5 mi18 ft27° 35.070' N, 82° 44.550' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay),#154.5 mi18 ft27° 35.080' N, 82° 44.590' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay), #24.5 mi18 ft27° 35.060' N, 82° 44.540' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay), #44.5 mi18 ft27° 35.050' N, 82° 44.530' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay), #94.5 mi18 ft27° 35.070' N, 82° 44.650' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay), #34.5 mi18 ft27° 35.040' N, 82° 44.570' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay), #14.6 mi18 ft27° 35.060' N, 82° 44.650' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay),#224.6 mi18 ft27° 35.070' N, 82° 44.680' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay),#144.6 mi18 ft27° 35.040' N, 82° 44.60' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay),#254.6 mi18 ft27° 35.010' N, 82° 44.520' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay), #74.6 mi18 ft27° 35.040' N, 82° 44.640' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay), #54.6 mi18 ft27° 35.030' N, 82° 44.620' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay),#84.6 mi18 ft27° 35.050' N, 82° 44.680' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay), #64.6 mi18 ft27° 35.020' N, 82° 44.640' W
Egmont Key Reef4.6 mi18 ft27° 35.00' N, 82° 44.60' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay),#264.6 mi18 ft27° 34.980' N, 82° 44.630' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay),#254.7 mi18 ft27° 34.969' N, 82° 44.680' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay), #114.7 mi18 ft27° 34.950' N, 82° 44.660' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay),#134.7 mi18 ft27° 34.950' N, 82° 44.690' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay), #124.7 mi18 ft27° 34.930' N, 82° 44.660' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay), #104.7 mi18 ft27° 34.910' N, 82° 44.670' W
The Bulkhead Reef,04-126.4 mi15 ft27° 33.207' N, 82° 42.368' W
Southeast Tampa Bay, Site 01-07 Reefballs7.3 mi15 ft27° 32.899' N, 82° 40.342' W
Southeast Tampa Bay Bridge Reef7.3 mi15 ft27° 32.869' N, 82° 40.426' W
Southeast Tampa, 04-127.3 mi14 ft27° 32.917' N, 82° 40.291' W
FWC-17.8 mi27 ft27° 39.350' N, 82° 50.570' W
FWC-37.8 mi27 ft27° 39.260' N, 82° 50.640' W
FWC-27.8 mi27 ft27° 39.350' N, 82° 50.640' W
Port Manatee Reef (Bay)8.5 mi19 ft27° 39.750' N, 82° 34.820' W
Port Manatee Reef (Bay)8.5 mi21 ft27° 39.840' N, 82° 34.830' W
Port Manatee Reef (Bay)8.5 mi21 ft27° 39.780' N, 82° 34.820' W
Port Manatee Reef (Bay)8.5 mi21 ft27° 39.850' N, 82° 34.820' W
Port Manatee Reef (Bay)8.5 mi20 ft27° 39.708' N, 82° 34.794' W
Port Manatee Reef (Bay)8.5 mi21 ft27° 39.770' N, 82° 34.80' W
Port Manatee Reef (Bay)8.5 mi19 ft27° 39.790' N, 82° 34.80' W
Port Manatee Reef (Bay)8.5 mi19 ft27° 39.830' N, 82° 34.80' W
Port Manatee Reef (Bay)8.5 mi21 ft27° 39.770' N, 82° 34.790' W
Port Manatee Reef (Bay)8.5 mi21 ft27° 39.860' N, 82° 34.80' W
Port Manatee Reef (Bay)8.5 mi19 ft27° 39.890' N, 82° 34.80' W
Port Manatee Reef (Bay)8.5 mi19 ft27° 39.80' N, 82° 34.780' W
Port Manatee Site (Bay)8.5 mi17 ft27° 39.738' N, 82° 34.743' W
Port Manatee Reef (Bay)8.6 mi19 ft27° 39.840' N, 82° 34.710' W
Port Manatee Reef (Bay)8.6 mi21 ft27° 39.730' N, 82° 34.680' W
Port Manatee Reef (Bay)8.6 mi21 ft27° 39.730' N, 82° 34.660' W
Port Manatee Reef (Bay)8.6 mi19 ft27° 39.830' N, 82° 34.670' W
Port Manatee Reef (Bay)8.6 mi19 ft27° 39.790' N, 82° 34.660' W
Manatee River-Emerson Point,04-189.0 mi10 ft27° 31.836' N, 82° 38.767' W
St. Pete Beach Site9.2 mi–27° 40.60' N, 82° 51.750' W
St. Pete Beach Site9.2 mi25 ft27° 40.610' N, 82° 51.80' W
St. Pete Beach Site9.3 mi25 ft27° 40.690' N, 82° 51.810' W
St. Pete Beach Site9.3 mi25 ft27° 40.690' N, 82° 51.820' W
St. Pete Beach Site9.3 mi25 ft27° 40.710' N, 82° 51.820' W
St. Pete Beach Site9.3 mi25 ft27° 40.720' N, 82° 51.820' W
St. Pete Beach Site9.3 mi25 ft27° 40.710' N, 82° 51.830' W
St. Pete Beach Site9.3 mi25 ft27° 40.720' N, 82° 51.830' W
St. Pete Beach Site9.3 mi25 ft27° 40.730' N, 82° 51.830' W
St. Pete Beach Site9.3 mi25 ft27° 40.710' N, 82° 51.840' W

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Check fishing license and bag limit rules before you go.

Nearby

Marinas

O'Neil's Marina4.8 mi
Eckerd College Waterfront5.1 mi
Loggerhead Marina Saint Pete5.2 mi

Nearest fuel docks

Gulfport Municipal Marina6.6 mi
Harborage Marina9.3 mi
St Petersburg Yacht Club - Downtown Marina10.1 mi

Other ramps nearby

Fort Desoto Park - Madelaine Key Paddlecraft Access - North0.2 mi
Pinellas Bayway - Bunces Pass Bridge Paddlecraft Access0.4 mi
Fort Desoto Park - Madelaine Key Paddlecraft Access - South0.5 mi
All ramps on Tampa Bay Ramps in Pinellas County Ramps in St. Petersburg

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check local signs for current fees and hours.

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