Hillsborough River
Rises in the Green Swamp and runs about 60 miles through Pasco and Hillsborough counties, past Hillsborough River State Park, Temple Terrace and the Tampa reservoir, to Hillsborough Bay in downtown Tampa.
Weather at the Hillsborough River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 60 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Green Swamp, near Branchborough, Florida |
| Mouth | Hillsborough Bay, at Tampa, Florida |
| State | Florida |
Parks along the river include Hillsborough River State Park, Morris Bridge Park, Trout Creek Wilderness Park, Lettuce Lake Park and Riverfront Park. A dam at Rowlett Park forms the Tampa reservoir.
Boat ramps and launches
Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Hillsborough River in Florida, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.
- Canoe/Kayak Launch
- Lowry Park Boat Ramp
- Canoe Launch
- campground canoe launch
- Water Works Park Canoe/Kayak Launch
- Boat ramp (27.961, -82.469) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (28.055, -82.364) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (28.149, -82.235) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (28.021, -82.388) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (28.099, -82.312) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (27.963, -82.473) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (27.985, -82.473) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
Bait shops
No bait shops are mapped near this river yet. Search Google Maps for bait shops near the Hillsborough River ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
Facts from Hillsborough River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey