Boat ramp · St. Petersburg · Pinellas County

Maximo Park and Boat Ramp

Tampa Bay - Boca Ciega Bay · Bay or lagoon · Salt or Brackish Water

FeeFree
Lanes6 lanes
Trailer parking58 trailer spaces
WaterSalt or brackish
ConditionGood to Excellent

Manatee protection zone on the water here

  • Slow Speed (All Year) · Rule 68C-22.016(2)(a)7.

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

Florida FWC boat ramp inventory

About Maximo Park and Boat Ramp

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

About this ramp

Maximo Park and Boat Ramp is a boat ramp in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County on Tampa Bay - Boca Ciega Bay, a bay or lagoon with salt or brackish water. It is publicly owned and open to everyone and managed by City of St. Petersburg.

Launching

The ramp has 6 lanes 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: 58 trailer spaces and 28 car spaces, paved - asphalt or concrete. Hours: Daytime Use Only.

Facilities

Restrooms: Composting Toilet. Accessibility: Moderate Level of Accessibility. Amenities: grill, lighting, picnic.

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Fishing

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

Little Bird Key Oyster Reef #1

2.8 mi

Depth
1 ft
Relief
2 ft
GPS
27° 41.134' N, 82° 43.022' W
Material
Fossilized Locally Mined Shell Bags (350)

Little Bird Key Oyster Reef #2

2.8 mi

Depth
1 ft
Relief
2 ft
GPS
27° 41.115' N, 82° 43.053' W
Material
Fossilized Locally Mined Shell Bags (125)

Little Bird Key Oyster Reef #3

2.8 mi

Depth
1 ft
Relief
2 ft
GPS
27° 41.105' N, 82° 43.061' W
Material
Fossilized Locally Mined Shell Bags (125)

Tarpon Key Oyster Reef #1

3.1 mi

Depth
1 ft
Relief
2 ft
GPS
27° 40.065' N, 82° 41.396' W
Material
Fossilized Locally Mined Shell Bags (535)
Show all 48 reefs
ReefDistanceDepthGPS
Little Bird Key Oyster Reef #12.8 mi1 ft27° 41.134' N, 82° 43.022' W
Little Bird Key Oyster Reef #22.8 mi1 ft27° 41.115' N, 82° 43.053' W
Little Bird Key Oyster Reef #32.8 mi1 ft27° 41.105' N, 82° 43.061' W
Tarpon Key Oyster Reef #13.1 mi1 ft27° 40.065' N, 82° 41.396' W
Tarpon Key Oyster Reef #13.1 mi1 ft27° 40.063' N, 82° 41.396' W
Tarpon Key Oyster Reef #13.3 mi1 ft27° 39.941' N, 82° 41.710' W
Port Manatee Reef (Bay)7.1 mi21 ft27° 39.840' N, 82° 34.830' W
Port Manatee Reef (Bay)7.1 mi19 ft27° 39.890' N, 82° 34.80' W
Port Manatee Reef (Bay)7.1 mi21 ft27° 39.850' N, 82° 34.820' W
Port Manatee Reef (Bay)7.1 mi21 ft27° 39.860' N, 82° 34.80' W
Port Manatee Reef (Bay)7.1 mi19 ft27° 39.830' N, 82° 34.80' W
Port Manatee Reef (Bay)7.1 mi21 ft27° 39.780' N, 82° 34.820' W
Port Manatee Reef (Bay)7.1 mi19 ft27° 39.790' N, 82° 34.80' W
Port Manatee Reef (Bay)7.1 mi19 ft27° 39.750' N, 82° 34.820' W
Port Manatee Reef (Bay)7.1 mi21 ft27° 39.770' N, 82° 34.80' W
Port Manatee Reef (Bay)7.1 mi19 ft27° 39.80' N, 82° 34.780' W
Port Manatee Reef (Bay)7.2 mi21 ft27° 39.770' N, 82° 34.790' W
Port Manatee Reef (Bay)7.2 mi20 ft27° 39.708' N, 82° 34.794' W
Port Manatee Reef (Bay)7.2 mi19 ft27° 39.840' N, 82° 34.710' W
Port Manatee Site (Bay)7.2 mi17 ft27° 39.738' N, 82° 34.743' W
Port Manatee Reef (Bay)7.2 mi19 ft27° 39.830' N, 82° 34.670' W
Port Manatee Reef (Bay)7.3 mi19 ft27° 39.790' N, 82° 34.660' W
Port Manatee Reef (Bay)7.3 mi21 ft27° 39.730' N, 82° 34.680' W
St. Petersburg Bay Reef7.3 mi34 ft27° 47.130' N, 82° 35.860' W
Port Manatee Reef (Bay)7.3 mi21 ft27° 39.730' N, 82° 34.660' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay),#239.5 mi18 ft27° 35.080' N, 82° 44.540' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay),#249.5 mi18 ft27° 35.090' N, 82° 44.580' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay),#169.5 mi18 ft27° 35.070' N, 82° 44.550' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay),#159.5 mi18 ft27° 35.080' N, 82° 44.590' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay), #29.5 mi18 ft27° 35.060' N, 82° 44.540' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay), #49.5 mi18 ft27° 35.050' N, 82° 44.530' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay), #39.5 mi18 ft27° 35.040' N, 82° 44.570' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay), #99.5 mi18 ft27° 35.070' N, 82° 44.650' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay), #19.5 mi18 ft27° 35.060' N, 82° 44.650' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay),#149.5 mi18 ft27° 35.040' N, 82° 44.60' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay),#259.5 mi18 ft27° 35.010' N, 82° 44.520' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay),#229.5 mi18 ft27° 35.070' N, 82° 44.680' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay), #79.6 mi18 ft27° 35.040' N, 82° 44.640' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay), #59.6 mi18 ft27° 35.030' N, 82° 44.620' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay),#89.6 mi18 ft27° 35.050' N, 82° 44.680' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay), #69.6 mi18 ft27° 35.020' N, 82° 44.640' W
Egmont Key Reef9.6 mi18 ft27° 35.00' N, 82° 44.60' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay),#269.6 mi18 ft27° 34.980' N, 82° 44.630' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay),#259.6 mi18 ft27° 34.969' N, 82° 44.680' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay), #119.7 mi18 ft27° 34.950' N, 82° 44.660' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay),#139.7 mi18 ft27° 34.950' N, 82° 44.690' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay), #129.7 mi18 ft27° 34.930' N, 82° 44.660' W
Egmont Key Reef (Bay), #109.7 mi18 ft27° 34.910' N, 82° 44.670' 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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