Set on Indian River Lagoon, Stuart Causeway (Ernest Lyons Bridge) Boat Ramp offers Martin County boaters a straightforward saltwater launch with a short run to productive water. It's a practical, no-drama ramp that does exactly what a good launch should. 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.
Boater’s note
Two-lane ramp under the Ernest Lyons Bridge with easy access to the Indian River Lagoon and the St. Lucie Inlet. Trailer parking is generous by Treasure Coast standards but still fills on weekends when the snook and tarpon are running. Run the ICW south to the inlet or north to Hobe Sound — both are 15 minutes away. Watch for shoaling at the inlet mouth on outgoing tide.
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At a glance
- County
- Martin
- City
- Stuart
- Waterbody
- Indian River Lagoon
- Water type
- Salt or Brackish Water
- Ramp type
- Stand Alone Ramp
- Launch lanes
- 3
- Ramp surface
- Concrete
- Dock
- Fixed Launch Docks
- Parking surface
- Paved - Asphalt or Concrete
- Trailer parking
- 30
- Restroom
- Flush Toilet
- Fee required
- No
- Managed by
- Martin County
- Status
- Open for Business
- Hours
- 24/7
Address: 202 NE Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, FL, 34996 · Coordinates: 27.207991, -80.188704
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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
- boating safety N.E. Ocean Boulevard (within 10 m)
- manatee protection Martin (within 42 m)
- manatee protection Martin (within 199 m)
- manatee protection Martin (within 345 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 Pga Boulevard Bridge, ICWW, about 26 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):
Boater discussion
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