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Where to go Boating in Tampa
Tampa Bay & Old Tampa BayIf you want to be in the heart of the action, Tampa Bay and Old Tampa Bay is the place to be. Because of its sheer size, it’s impossible to take in all that the bay has to offer in just one day. Even local Tampa boaters are always discovering new sandbars, beaches and areas of the bay to explore; regardless of how long they’ve lived there or how familiar they are with the waterways. Old Tampa Bay is located in the northwest region of Tampa Bay, separated from Hillsborough Bay by the peninsula, and can be scene via the Howard Frankland Bridge or Gandy Bridge.Google Maps Link
Moorage: If boating in Old Tampa Bay, popular marinas include Tampa Bayside Marina, Cove Cay Marina, or Safety Harbor City Marina. Marinas in the southern part of Tampa Bay include St. Petersburg Municipal Marina, Shell Point Marina, and O’Neill’s Marina.
Wake zone: Yes - also keep an eye out for navigational buoys directing marine traffic.
Pro Tips: There are over 200 different species of fish found in Tampa Bay and Old Tampa Bay—pair this with a plethora of shipwrecks, artificial reefs, rock and ledge structures, and this body of water provides even brand new anglers with plenty of opportunities to reel in their first catch.
Seasonality: Tampa’s rainy season runs from July through early September, while the driest month is November. Boaters can hit the water anytime throughout the year thanks to its subtropical climate.
Lat/Long: 27.7634° N, 82.5437° W
Beer Can Island (Pine Key)Beer Can Island—listed on the map as Pine Key— also goes by the fond local nickname of “Tiki Bay.” Without a doubt one of the best places to beach your boat, raft up, and have a boat party in Tampa Bay, Beer Can Island is only accessible by boat and located just north of Apollo Beach close to the Big Bend Channel. This island is now privately owned with various membership options, which are required in order to purchase food or drink while on the island; however, anyone is welcome to visit without a membership.Google Maps Link
Nearby Marinas & Launches: The island is 2-miles offshore and within a short cruising distance from Williams Park, Apollo Beach Marina, and Davis Island.
Wake zone: Yes - also keep an eye out for navigational buoys and channel markers to the north of the island.
Pro Tips: Camping is allowed on Beer Can Island with a reservation and only available to certain membership levels. This location is both family and dog-friendly (inquire with your boat’s owner to see if they allow dogs onboard), and is available for booking private events.
Hours: Beer Can Island is open seven days a week between March and November, from 11am to sunset, and is only open on weekends between December through February, from 11am to sunset.
Lat/Long: 27.8077° N, 82.4448° W
Egmont Key Only accessible by boat, Egmont Key is best known to the general public as a state park and national wildlife refuge. For boaters, this location is cherished as an exclusive escape from the hustle and bustle of the downtown bay area, located less than an hour away by boat. Making up 250 acres, on-land adventures that will interest families include looking for seashells along the beach, hiking the nature trails, and visiting Fort Dade, the lighthouse and gun batteries. Back on the water, anglers should check out designated fishing areas where there’s any opportunity to hook seat trout, tarpon, snook, grouper, and flounder.Google Maps Link
Moorage: Boaters can beach their boat along the shore, or anchor just off the beach. Anna Maria is located just south of Egmont Key, while the Shell Key Preserve and Fort De Soto Park is just north.
Wake zone: Yes - also be aware of the Egmont Key Ferry routes.
Pro Tips: Families with children who decide to hike in and around the 6-mile paths surrounding Fort Dade should look for gopher tortoises and box turtles. Remember that pets are not permitted in the park.
Hours: Egmont Key State Park is open 365 days a year from 8am to sunset while on land; but the surrounding waterways are open for boating 24/7.
Lat/Long: 27.5920° N, 82.7626° W
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