Among Hillsborough County's saltwater launches, Salty Sol Fleishman - Gandy Boulvard Public Boat Ramp stands out for its convenient location on Tampa Bay - Old Tampa Bay - Eastern Shore. Regulars appreciate how quickly it drops you into the fishable stretches nearby. With 6 launch lanes, it can handle a busy weekend crowd without the usual bottleneck. As of the last FWC inventory update, a launch fee applies here.

At a glance

County: Hillsborough
City: Tampa
Waterbody: Tampa Bay - Old Tampa Bay - Eastern Shore
Water type: Salt or Brackish Water
Ramp type: Stand Alone Ramp
Launch lanes: 6
Ramp surface: Concrete
Dock: Floating Launch Docks
Parking surface: Paved - Asphalt or Concrete
Trailer parking: 90
Restroom: Flush Toilet
Fee required: Yes
Managed by: Hillsborough County
Status: Open for Business
Hours: 24/7

Address: 5108 Gandy Boulevard, Tampa, FL, 33611 · Coordinates: 27.892426, -82.533028

Where it is

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Marker location from the FWC boat ramp inventory.

What to know before you launch

Rinse your trailer and engine with fresh water after launching in salt — corrosion is the enemy on Florida's coast.
Even with multiple lanes, prep in the staging area first so you're not tying up a lane while loading gear.
Always check current tides, wind, and marine forecasts before you launch — Florida afternoons can turn stormy fast.

Tides at the nearest station

The closest NOAA tide station is Old Port Tampa, about 3 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):

Low tide

12:27 AM

0.068 ft (MLLW)

High tide

7:17 AM

1.82 ft (MLLW)

Low tide

11:47 AM

1.237 ft (MLLW)

High tide

5:44 PM

2.624 ft (MLLW)

See the 7-day tide chart →

Ramp data from the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory (Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission). Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS station 8726607. Conditions change — verify status locally before you go. This site is not for navigation.