Boat ramps on Sarasota Bay

Sarasota Bay has 9 open public boat ramps in the FWC inventory.

  • 9 are listed as free (100%, against 68% statewide).
  • 1 is listed as open 24 hours (11%).
  • FWC lists 18 launch lanes at 5 ramps; the most is 6 at Sarasota Centennial Park.
  • 159 trailer parking spaces are listed across 5 ramps; Sarasota Centennial Park has the most (77).
  • Restrooms: 6 with flush toilets.
  • All 9 launch into salt or brackish water.
  • 4 are hand-launch only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard).

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Open ramps (9)
Coquina Beach Boat Ramp NorthBradenton BeachFree2–20No restroom
Coquina Beach Boat Ramp SouthBradenton BeachFree4–24Flush toilets
Ken Thompson Park Boat RampSarasotaFree524 hours30Flush toilets
Ken Thompson Park Kayak BeachSarasotaFree–Daylight hours–Flush toilets
Linley Street Boat Launch (No Trailer Parking)Longboat KeyFree1Posted hours0No restroom
Longboat Key Bayfront Park Recreation Center - Kayak LaunchLongboat KeyFree–Daylight hours0Flush toilets
Longboat Key Overlook Park - Paddlecraft AccessLongboat KeyFree–Posted hours0No restroom
Sarasota Centennial ParkSarasotaFree6Posted hours77Flush toilets
Ted Sperling South Lido Beach County Park - Kayak LaunchSarasotaFree–Posted hours8Flush toilets