Bert Maxwell Boat Ramp sits on St. Johns River - Trout River (jacksonville) and serves as a dependable saltwater access point for anyone launching in Duval County. Whether you're chasing a morning bite or just getting the family out for a cruise, it puts you on the water fast. With 4 launch lanes, it can handle a busy weekend crowd without the usual bottleneck. As of the last FWC inventory update, launching is free here.
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At a glance
- County
- Duval
- City
- Jacksonville
- Waterbody
- St. Johns River - Trout River (jacksonville)
- Water type
- Salt or Brackish Water
- Ramp type
- Stand Alone Ramp
- Launch lanes
- 4
- Ramp surface
- Concrete
- Dock
- Floating Dock
- Parking surface
- Paved - Asphalt or Concrete
- Trailer parking
- 40
- Restroom
- Portable Toilet
- Fee required
- No
- Managed by
- City of Jacksonville
- Status
- Open for Business
- Hours
- 24 Hours
Address: 500 Maxwell Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32218 · Coordinates: 30.403377, -81.663512
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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 Duval (within 180 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 Mayport (Bar Pilot Dock), about 14 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):
Boater discussion
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