Boat Ramps in Bradenton, Florida

Boating and fishing in Florida is one of the major past times, and finding good boat ramps in Bradenton, Florida is just as important as finding them in the larger cities like Tampa.

Fishermen who like going out in their boats are always looking for boat ramps that are easily accessible and provide ease while putting their boats in the water. Paved ramps are good, but if the un-paved ramps are well kept, then they can be just as good.

A lot of the boat ramps give access to salt water fishing, but you can find them at Lake Manatee if you're interested in fresh water fishing. If you want to go even further, you can also try Lake Okeechobee for fresh water fishing.

For fisherman, it's not important about the amenities at boat ramps, because their main purpose for being there is to go fishing, but if your family happens to come with you, but doesn't want to go fishing on the boat, then it would be nice to a place where picnic tables and restrooms are offered.

These boat ramps are the responsibility of the Parks Department for Manatee County, so if you have any questions, please call the number listed. It's the same for each boat ramp.

Braden River Boat Ramp
3020 Manatee Avenue East
Bradenton, Florida
Phone: (941) 742-5923

Braden River is a 24 hour boat ramp that can be accessed during all tides. It is located SR 64 and 27th Street East, which is on the Braden River, and about 3 miles before you get to I 75, heading east. It has one paved ramp and two lanes, there is no ramp fee, it has a dock, but no restrooms. This boat ramp is good for un-loading your boat and fishing only.

Ellenton Boat Ramp
373 Shore Drive
Ellenton, Florida
Phone: (941) 742-5923

Ellenton has a boat ramp, but no amenities. It is located on Shore Drive, which is between Highland shores Drive and Sally Lee Drive off of Hwy 301, about 3 mile west of I 75. This location is good for un-loading your boat to have a nice day of fishing.

Ft. Hamer Boat Ramp
1605 Ft. Hamer Road
Parrish, Florida
Phone: (941) 742-5923

Fort Hamer is a 24 hour boat ramp that can be used at all tides. It is located east of I 75, on 301 heading east into Parrish. Exit onto Old Tampa Road and go down to Ft. Hamer Road and make a right. It has one paved boat ramp and one lane. It also has a playground, a canoe launch, fishing, a beach a dock, no ramp fee and no restrooms.

Kingfish Boat Ramp
3020 Manatee Avenue East
Bradenton, Florida
Phone: (941) 742-5923

Kingfish is also another 24 hour boat ramp with access during all tides. It is located west of the Inter coastal Waterway on Manatee Avenue West, but before you get to East Bay Drive. It has two paved ramps and three lanes. There is no ramp fee or docks, but they do have restrooms, beaches, a canoe launch, picnic and grill area., and lovely view of the Anne Maria Sound.

Lake Manatee Boat Ramp
19001 St. Rd. 64 East
Bradenton, Florida
Phone: (941) 742-5923

Lake Manatee is located on State Road 64 East, which is the same as Manatee Avenue. This pass I75 however. It is across the road from the Desoto Speedway. This boat ramp is located in the park where you also have access to canoing, kayaking, fishing, swimming and rest rooms. I believe there is a 20 horsepower limit on the motor for your boat.

Riverside Park Boat Ramp
833 Riverside Drive
Palmetto , Florida
Phone: (941) 742-5923

Riverside is a 24 hour boat ramp, and can also be used during all tides. It is located west of Hwy 41, on Riverside Drive, which is north of Hunt Memorial Park and east of the marina, right on the Manatee River in Palmetto.

This boat ramp has one paved ramp and two lanes, no ramp fees, but you do have a dock and access to picnic tables and restrooms.

Warner's Bayou Boat Ramp
5800 Riverview Boulevard
Bradenton, Florida
Phone: (941) 742-5923

Warner's Bayou is located north of Manatee Avenue West, and east of 59th Street West, out on the Manatee River. This is a very nice boat ramp. It offers you two paved ramps and three lanes. There are no ramp fees, but there are docks, fishing, picnic tables, a canoe launch, but no restrooms.

Bishop Harbor Boat Ramp
Bishop Harbor Road
Palmetto, FL 34221
Phone: (941) 742-5923

Bishop Harbor is a 24 hour boat ramp that can be used during all tides. It is located north of I 275 and west of Hwy 41, on Bishop Harbor Road. You don't have to pay a ramp fee, but it is just basically good for unloading your boat.

The ramp is not paved, there are no rest rooms, no picnic tables, no grills and no docks. The scenery however is beautiful in a typical Florida kind of way, with lots of oak trees, moss and palmetto palms.

Emerson Point Boat Ramp
5801 17th Street, West
Palmetto, FL 34221
Phone: (941) 742-5923

Emerson is open 24 hours and has one paved ramp and one road. It is located off of Manatee Avenue West, on 10th Street West, which turns into Snead Island Road, then 54th Avenue Blvd. There are no ramp fees, and if you don't go boating, you always use the biking trails, the nature trails, the hiking trails, and the picnic tables and grills. There is no mention of restrooms.

I hope you found the listing of boat ramps in Bradenton, Florida helpful. The next time you go fishing or boating, don't forget to check here to see exactly what the boat ramp offers.