27.0103449, -82.4104797

Manasota Beach Public Boat Ramp

Free to launch Reported open Public access
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Manasota Beach Public Boat Ramp is a public launch on Lemon Bay in Sarasota County, Florida , with 2 launch lanes. We currently track 5 public launch sites on this waterbody.

The nearest community is South Venice, about 3.1 miles away. The closest larger city is North Port, approximately 11.0 miles away. The site lies within the Alligator Creek watershed, as defined by the EPA.

In the NOAA MRIP Site Register, this launch site is listed as MANASOTA BEACH PUBLIC DOCK & LAUNCH.

Sourced from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and enriched with data from the NOAA MRIP Site Register. Last checked against the source on July 11, 2026. Listed on Boat Ramp US since July 21, 2026.

Boat ramps on Lemon Bay

We currently track 5 public boat ramps on Lemon Bay , including this one. The other public launch sites on this waterbody are listed below, starting with the closest.

Nearby boat ramps in Sarasota County

We currently track 21 public boat ramps in Sarasota County. The closest ramps are listed below, along with the waterbody each one provides access to.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, this is a free launch site.

Yes - 10 vehicle-only spaces are recorded for this site.

This ramp's access type isn't specifically flagged for hand-launched craft, but a trailer ramp can generally be used to launch a kayak or canoe by hand as well.

Manasota Beach Public Boat Ramp provides access to Lemon Bay, one of 5 public launch sites we track on it.

This listing is sourced from Florida FWC records - see the official page for the managing agency's own information.

Yes. According to NOAA's fishing site register, tidal conditions affect activity at this site, so it's worth checking the local tide before you head out - low water can limit launching and access at some coastal ramps.

This access point also appears as "MANASOTA BEACH PUBLIC DOCK & LAUNCH" in NOAA's fishing site register. Different agencies sometimes list the same ramp under slightly different names.

This listing was last checked against the source on July 11, 2026.

Quick facts

County
Sarasota County, Florida
Address
8570 MANASOTA KEY RD
MANASOTA KEY, FL
Nearby places
South Venice (3.1 mi)
Venice Gardens (4.3 mi)
Plantation (4.6 mi)
Coordinates
27.0103449, -82.4104797 Gaia
Waterbody
Lemon Bay
Access type
Public
Hours
6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Ramp surface
Concrete
Launch lanes
2
Tidal influence
Affected by tide
Parking
10 vehicle-only

Amenities

Picnic

Current weather

87°F Clear

Wind SSE 8 mph

Full NWS forecast · via National Weather Service
Last updated Aug 27, 2026 at 2:35 PM

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