Few places pack in as much variety as Clearwater, a calm, sun-soaked stretch of the Suncoast built for relaxed days on protected water. Between Clearwater Harbor, the Intracoastal Waterway, and the Gulf beaches, you can chase Snook, Spotted Seatrout, Redfish without ever running far. We've gathered 6 public ramps in the area so you can match your launch to the day's plan.

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Top ramps around Clearwater

  • Seminole Street Boat Launch - Clearwater · Salt · Clearwater Harbor
  • Clearwater Beach Public Boat Ramp · Salt · Clearwater Harbor
  • Cliff Stephens Park (No Gas Motors) · Fresh · Cliff Stephens Lake
  • Cooper's Bayou Park Canoe Launch · Salt · Tampa Bay - Safety Harbor
  • Sand Key Park - Paddlecraft Launch Beach · Salt · Clearwater Harbor
  • Sand Key Park - Sail Craft Launch Beach · Salt · Clearwater Harbor

What's biting & when

Target species:

SnookSpotted SeatroutRedfishGrouperSpanish Mackerel

Best months: Spring and fall inshore; grouper offshore in summer.

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Tides & timing

The nearest NOAA reference station is Clearwater Beach. Today's predicted tides:

High tide
3:56 AM
2.164 ft (MLLW)
Low tide
8:36 AM
1.317 ft (MLLW)
High tide
2:29 PM
2.815 ft (MLLW)
Low tide
9:37 PM
0.248 ft (MLLW)

Full 7-day Clearwater Beach tide chart →

Gear tips for Clearwater

Local boaters here fish Clearwater Harbor, the Intracoastal Waterway, and the Gulf beaches. A dependable chartplotter and trolling motor for working the flats and passes go a long way. Start with our reviews of the best fish finders, marine GPS units, and trolling motors.

Ramp locations from the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Tide data from NOAA Tides & Currents. Species and seasonal notes are general guidance — always check current FWC regulations and seasons.