Tucked on Biscayne Bay, Pelican Harbor Park Boat Ramp is a saltwater launch that gives Miami-Dade County boaters direct access to some of the region's most fishable water. It's the kind of ramp locals keep in their rotation — close to home, reliably usable, and a quick run to open water. With 8 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.
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At a glance
- County
- Miami-Dade
- City
- Miami
- Waterbody
- Biscayne Bay
- Water type
- Salt or Brackish Water
- Ramp type
- Stand Alone Ramp
- Launch lanes
- 8
- Ramp surface
- Concrete
- Dock
- Fixed Launch Docks
- Parking surface
- Paved - Asphalt or Concrete
- Trailer parking
- 120
- Restroom
- No Toilet
- Fee required
- Yes
- Managed by
- Miami-Dade County
- Status
- Open for Business
- Hours
- 24 Hours
Address: 1275 NE 79 Street, Miami, FL, 33138 · Coordinates: 25.847488, -80.168036
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Where it is
Live NEXRAD radar from Iowa State Mesonet — past ~65 minutes animated. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Ramp location from the FWC boat ramp inventory. Not for navigation.
On-water restrictions nearby
- manatee protection Miami-Dade (within 22 m)
- manatee protection Miami-Dade (within 115 m)
- boating safety 79Th Street Causeway Bridge (within 291 m)
- manatee protection Miami-Dade (within 321 m)
- manatee protection Miami-Dade (within 376 m)
Restriction zones: For general awareness only — not for navigation or legal determination. Florida Administrative Code and posted on-water signs prevail. Other local, state, or federal restricted zones may exist that are not shown here. Source: FWC manatee protection & boating-safety GIS layers. Zone data as of .
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.
- There are no restrooms on-site, so plan accordingly before you head out.
- 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 Haulover Pier, N. Miami Beach, about 5 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):
Boater discussion
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