For Pinellas County anglers, Madeira Beach Municipal Marina is a go-to saltwater ramp on Tampa Bay - Boca Ciega Bay. The surrounding water rewards early starts, and this launch keeps you close to the action without a long idle out to the good stuff. With 5 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
- Pinellas
- City
- Saint Petersburg
- Waterbody
- Tampa Bay - Boca Ciega Bay
- Water type
- Salt or Brackish Water
- Ramp type
- Stand Alone Ramp
- Launch lanes
- 5
- Ramp surface
- Concrete
- Dock
- Both Launch and Staging Dock
- Parking surface
- Not Paved - Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
- Trailer parking
- 6
- Restroom
- Flush Toilet
- Fee required
- Yes
- Managed by
- City of Madeira Beach
- Status
- Open for Business
- Hours
- 7:00 AM to Sunset
Address: 503 150th Avenue, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33708 · Coordinates: 27.803775, -82.795903
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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
- boating safety Tom Stuart (Welch) Causeway (Sr 666) Bridge (within 230 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.
- 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 St. Petersburg, about 11 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):
Boater discussion
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