Hours of Operation
November – March
Thursday – Monday • 7:30 AM – 5 PM
April – October
Thursday-Monday • 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM
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10303 Marina Bay Dr., Bldg #654 MacDill AFB, FL 33621
Temporary Relocation of the Marina Office
Effective Friday, January 16, 2026
Outdoor Recreation Main Office, Building 612, Room 118
Recreation Area For Non-Motorized Vessels/wade Fishing
**NOTICE**
Personnel are only authorized to paddle board, kayak, canoe and wade fish in the designated recreation area adjacent to the Marina. Entering the water everywhere else on MacDill is a violation, and will be subject to citations and/or fines. Fishing from the MacDill AFB shoreline piers/rocks is authorized.
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Base Marina
KAYAKING COURSES
July 27th, 2026 | Oct 26th, 2026
Location | MacDill Marina Beach
Times | 10AM –Breaks as needed–
Cost | $25pp
Get familiar with the basics of kayaking; how to get in and out, self rescue, rescuing others, towing a kayak and learning different strokes. Following the basics, participants will take a short paddle along MacDill beach and mangroves.
Please bring; water, snacks, sunscreen,sunglasses. insect repellent. Waterproof bags and PFDS will be provided.
*Kids Welcome, have to be able to take instruction and may have to be in a tandem kayak with an adult. PFD Required.
**Maximum 8 per class
Rental Price Sheet
Boating Map & Rules
Before You Rent
Before You Can Rent a Boat:
If you’ve never completed a boater safety course before:
- Visit Boatus.org (4-6 hour course)
- Print Certificate or email it to macdillmarina@gmail.com (Please call to verify receipt)
Frequent Boater Rental Card
Half Day & Full-Day Cards Available
Purchase (5) Five Pontoon Rentals & Get the (6) Sixth One FREE!*
*Does not include Gas – One stamp per person, per day. No cash value.
Marina Rentals
Required Documents
To rent a boat at the Marina you must:
- Take the Boat US Foundation Safety Course
- Provide a copy of the safety course cert and your ID
- Must be 18 years or older to rent a boat
Marina Store
Find everything you need for your day out on the water including: snacks, beverages, ice, propane, gas, frozen bait and fishing tackle.
Useful Links
Florida Fishing Licenses
Florida residents who fish for saltwater species from shore, or from a structure affixed to a shore, MUST HAVE A SHORELINE FISHING LICENSE or a REGULAR SALTWATER LICENSE. Non-residents need a regular Non-resident saltwater fishing license to fish from shore or from a vessel.
*must pay a small handling fee
Visit the Florida Fish and Wildlife Page to purchase a license online.
**FISHING LICENSES CANNOT BE PURCHASED AT THE MARINA**
