Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:23 PM
- Water level
- 4 ft
- Tide
- 1.693 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 · 13.6 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Braden River
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 02300042 — WARD LAKE NEAR BRADENTON FL · 0.1 mi from Braden River
Launch Light & Moon — July 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Braden River Park Kayak Access (Long Portage)
| Location | Eastgate, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Braden River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 27.450405, -82.496933 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Manatee County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Braden River Park Kayak Access (Long Portage) is a public boat launch providing access to Braden River in Eastgate, Florida at coordinates 27.45040, -82.49693. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Braden River Park Kayak Access (Long Portage) is a public boat launch on Braden River in Eastgate, 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: Ditch Bank, restrooms: Flush Toilet, ada accessible: Yes. 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 Eastgate • public launch in Manatee County • fishing access on Braden River • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Ditch Bank |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | Sunrise to Sunset |
| 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 Park Kayak Access (Long Portage)
Is Braden River Park Kayak Access (Long Portage) free to use?
Yes, Braden River Park Kayak Access (Long Portage) is a public boat launch with free access in Eastgate, Florida.
What water does Braden River Park Kayak Access (Long Portage) access?
Braden River Park Kayak Access (Long Portage) provides boat launch access to Braden River in Eastgate, Florida.
How do I get to Braden River Park Kayak Access (Long Portage)?
Braden River Park Kayak Access (Long Portage) is located at coordinates 27.450405, -82.496933 in Eastgate, 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
The area surrounding Braden River Park Kayak Access (Long Portage) includes 6 other public boat ramps within 5.0 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.