Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:29 PM)
- Water level
- 2.83 ft
- Tide
- 1.765 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 4 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8726384 — Port Manatee · 10.1 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Braden River
Updated 36 min agoSource: USGS station 02300042 — WARD LAKE NEAR BRADENTON FL · 0.1 mi from Braden River
Launch Light & Moon — June 27
local timeWaxing Gibbous (92% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Braden River Boat Ramp
| Location | Bradenton, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Braden River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 27.496094, -82.525535 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Manatee |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Braden River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Braden River in Bradenton, Florida at coordinates 27.49609, -82.52554. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Braden River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Braden River in Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Concrete, launch lanes: 2, restrooms: No Toilet. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Bradenton • public launch in Manatee • fishing access on Braden River • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 2 |
| Restrooms | No Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 14 spaces |
| Hours | 24 Hours |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | Manatee County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Braden River Boat Ramp
Is Braden River Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Braden River Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Bradenton, Florida.
What water does Braden River Boat Ramp access?
Braden River Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Braden River in Bradenton, Florida.
How do I get to Braden River Boat Ramp?
Braden River Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 27.496094, -82.525535 in Bradenton, Florida. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 3.2 mi of Braden River Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.