Boat ramp · Big Pine Key · Monroe County

Little Duck Key Wayside Park Public Boat Ramp

Florida Bay - Hawk Channel · Ocean or Gulf · Salt or Brackish Water

FeeFree
Lanes1 lane
Trailer parking10 trailer spaces
WaterSalt or brackish
ConditionGood to Excellent

Small lot: only 10 trailer spaces. On weekends and holidays, arrive early or keep a second ramp in mind.

Florida FWC boat ramp inventory

About Little Duck Key Wayside Park Public Boat Ramp

Aerial view of Little Duck Key Wayside Park Public Boat Ramp
The ramp, seen from above · Imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map (public domain)

About this ramp

Little Duck Key Wayside Park Public Boat Ramp is a boat ramp in Big Pine Key, Monroe County on Florida Bay - Hawk Channel, a ocean or Gulf with salt or brackish water. It is publicly owned and open to everyone and managed by Florida Department of Transportation.

Launching

The ramp has 1 lane with a concrete surface. The FWC rates its condition as good to excellent. There is a launch dock.

Fees, parking and hours

Launching is free. Parking: 10 trailer spaces and 28 car spaces, paved - asphalt or concrete. Hours: 24 Hours. Small lot: only 10 trailer spaces. On weekends and holidays, arrive early or keep a second ramp in mind.

Facilities

Restrooms: No Toilet.

Fishing

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

Seven Mile Bridge Reef

6.6 mi

Depth
90 ft
GPS
24° 36.333' N, 81° 10.00' W
Material
Bridge Spans

Bahia Honda Reef

7.1 mi

Depth
30 ft
GPS
24° 35.746' N, 81° 17.380' W
Material
Bridge Spans

Bahia Honda Reef

7.1 mi

Depth
32 ft
GPS
24° 35.755' N, 81° 17.442' W
Material
Bridge Spans

Seven Mile Bridge Reef

8.1 mi

Depth
115 ft
GPS
24° 34.970' N, 81° 09.590' W
Material
Bridge Spans
Show all 6 reefs
ReefDistanceDepthGPS
Seven Mile Bridge Reef6.6 mi90 ft24° 36.333' N, 81° 10.00' W
Bahia Honda Reef7.1 mi30 ft24° 35.746' N, 81° 17.380' W
Bahia Honda Reef7.1 mi32 ft24° 35.755' N, 81° 17.442' W
Seven Mile Bridge Reef8.1 mi115 ft24° 34.970' N, 81° 09.590' W
Seven Mile Bridge Reef8.2 mi115 ft24° 34.975' N, 81° 09.484' W
Seven Mile Bridge Reef8.2 mi115 ft24° 35.020' N, 81° 09.359' W

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

Nearby

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

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