Kingfish Public Boat Ramp sits on Anna Maria Sound and serves as a dependable saltwater access point for anyone launching in Manatee 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 3 launch lanes, it can handle a busy weekend crowd without the usual bottleneck. As of the last FWC inventory update, launching is free here.
At a glance
- County
- Manatee
- City
- Bradenton Beach
- Waterbody
- Anna Maria Sound
- Water type
- Salt or Brackish Water
- Ramp type
- Stand Alone Ramp
- Launch lanes
- 3
- Ramp surface
- Concrete
- Dock
- Both Launch and Staging Dock
- Parking surface
- Not Paved - Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
- Trailer parking
- 62
- Restroom
- Portable Toilet
- Fee required
- No
- Managed by
- Manatee County
- Status
- Open for Business
- Hours
- Daytime Use Only
Address: 3020 Manatee Avenue East, Bradenton Beach, FL, 34217 · Coordinates: 27.49743, -82.702409
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.
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 Port Manatee, about 13 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):