Set on T.m. Goodwin Waterfowl Management Area, T.M. Goodwin Waterfowl Management Area - Unimproved Launch Site at Broadmoor 5R offers Brevard County boaters a straightforward freshwater launch with a short run to productive water. It's a practical, no-drama ramp that does exactly what a good launch should. As of the last FWC inventory update, launching is free here.
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At a glance
- County
- Brevard
- City
- Palm BAY
- Waterbody
- T.m. Goodwin Waterfowl Management Area
- Water type
- Freshwater
- Ramp type
- Stand Alone Ramp
- Ramp surface
- Sand,Sand
- Dock
- No Docks
- Parking surface
- Not Paved - Grass/Loose Soil/Sand
- Trailer parking
- 6
- Restroom
- No Toilet
- Fee required
- No
- Managed by
- Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
- Status
- Open for Business
- Hours
- Check with office (352) 732-1225
Address: T.m. Goodwin Road, Palm BAY, FL, 32909 · Coordinates: 27.889102, -80.730428
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Where it is
Live NEXRAD radar from Iowa State Mesonet — past ~65 minutes animated. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Ramp location from the FWC boat ramp inventory. Not for navigation.
On-water restrictions nearby
No mapped state manatee-protection or boating-safety zones were found within 500 m of this ramp in the current FWC dataset. This does not mean the area is unrestricted — posted signs and other local, state, or federal rules may still apply.
Restriction zones: For general awareness only — not for navigation or legal determination. Florida Administrative Code and posted on-water signs prevail. Other local, state, or federal restricted zones may exist that are not shown here. Source: FWC manatee protection & boating-safety GIS layers. Zone data as of .
What to know before you launch
- Clean, drain, and dry your boat between freshwater launches to help stop the spread of invasive plants like hydrilla.
- Parking and lane space can be tight on weekends; have your gear staged and your plug in before you back down.
- There are no restrooms on-site, so plan accordingly before you head out.
- Always check current tides, wind, and marine forecasts before you launch — Florida afternoons can turn stormy fast.
Tides at the nearest station
The closest NOAA tide station is Port Canaveral (Trident Pier), about 37 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):
Boater discussion
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