Tucked on Stranahan River / Port Everglades, Cox's Landing 15th Street Boat Ramp is a saltwater launch that gives Broward County boaters direct access to some of the region's most fishable water. It's the kind of ramp locals keep in their rotation — close to home, reliably usable, and a quick run to open water. With 4 launch lanes, it can handle a busy weekend crowd without the usual bottleneck. As of the last FWC inventory update, a launch fee applies here.
Boater’s note
Small ramp on the Middle River in Fort Lauderdale. Two lanes, tight turnaround, and the trailer lot only holds about a dozen rigs — arrive by 7am on weekends or plan to street-park. Idle zone runs all the way to the ICW; add 15 minutes to your run time. Good jump-off for the Dania Cutoff and the beach line north of Port Everglades.
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At a glance
- County
- Broward
- City
- Fort Lauderdale
- Waterbody
- Stranahan River / Port Everglades
- Water type
- Salt or Brackish Water
- Ramp type
- Stand Alone Ramp
- Launch lanes
- 4
- Ramp surface
- Concrete
- Dock
- Both Launch and Staging Dock
- Parking surface
- Paved - Asphalt or Concrete
- Trailer parking
- 35
- Restroom
- Flush Toilet
- Fee required
- Yes
- Managed by
- City of Fort Lauderdale
- Status
- Open for Business
- Hours
- 24 Hours
Address: 1784 SE 15th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33316 · Coordinates: 26.103014, -80.12289
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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
- manatee protection Broward (within 2 m)
- boating safety 17Th Causeway Bridge (within 218 m)
- boating safety Broward County 30 Mph / 15 Inch Wake / 80 Dba Sound Zone (within 218 m)
- boating safety Stranahan River (within 254 m)
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
- Rinse your trailer and engine with fresh water after launching in salt — corrosion is the enemy on Florida's coast.
- Even with multiple lanes, prep in the staging area first so you're not tying up a lane while loading gear.
- 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 South Port Everglades, ICWW, about 2 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):
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