Don Roehr Boat Ramps Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:28 PM)
- Tide
- 2.418 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 · 20.2 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — June 26
local timeWaxing Gibbous (87% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Don Roehr Boat Ramps
| Location | Sarasota, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Whitaker Bayou |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.4/5 (37 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 27.346080, -82.548467 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Sarasota County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Don Roehr Boat Ramps is a public boat launch providing access to Whitaker Bayou in Sarasota, Florida at coordinates 27.34608, -82.54847. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC). Rated 4.4/5 based on 37 Google reviews.
Don Roehr Boat Ramps is a public boat launch on Whitaker Bayou in Sarasota, Sarasota 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: 6, restrooms: Flush Toilet. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, 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 Sarasota • public launch in Sarasota County • fishing access on Whitaker Bayou • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 6 |
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 77 spaces |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | City of Sarasota |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Don Roehr Boat Ramps
Is Don Roehr Boat Ramps free to use?
Yes, Don Roehr Boat Ramps is a public boat launch with free access in Sarasota, Florida.
How is Don Roehr Boat Ramps rated?
Don Roehr Boat Ramps has a 4.4 out of 5 rating based on 37 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Don Roehr Boat Ramps access?
Don Roehr Boat Ramps provides boat launch access to Whitaker Bayou in Sarasota, Florida.
How do I get to Don Roehr Boat Ramps?
Don Roehr Boat Ramps is located at coordinates 27.346080, -82.548467 in Sarasota, 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 2.8 mi of Don Roehr Boat Ramps, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.