Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:24 PM)
- Water level
- 1.59 ft
- Tide
- 1.837 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 · 9.0 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Palma Sola Causeway - Perico Bayou
Updated 36 min agoSource: USGS station 02300082 — FROG CREEK NEAR RUBONIA FL · 10.1 mi from Palma Sola Causeway - Perico Bayou
Launch Light & Moon — July 23
local timeWaxing Gibbous (70% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Emerson Point Preserve Non-Motorized Launch Beach
| Location | Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Palma Sola Causeway - Perico Bayou |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 27.532410, -82.646550 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Manatee County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Emerson Point Preserve Non-Motorized Launch Beach is a public boat launch providing access to Palma Sola Causeway - Perico Bayou in Florida at coordinates 27.53241, -82.64655. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Emerson Point Preserve Non-Motorized Launch Beach is a public boat launch on Palma Sola Causeway - Perico Bayou in 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: Sand,Sand, restrooms: Portable Toilet, ada accessible: No. 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 launch in Manatee County • fishing access on Palma Sola Causeway - Perico Bayou • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Sand,Sand |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | Portable Toilet |
| ADA Accessible | No |
| Hours | 8:00 AM 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 Emerson Point Preserve Non-Motorized Launch Beach
Is Emerson Point Preserve Non-Motorized Launch Beach free to use?
Yes, Emerson Point Preserve Non-Motorized Launch Beach is a public boat launch with free access in Florida.
What water does Emerson Point Preserve Non-Motorized Launch Beach access?
Emerson Point Preserve Non-Motorized Launch Beach provides boat launch access to Palma Sola Causeway - Perico Bayou in Florida.
How do I get to Emerson Point Preserve Non-Motorized Launch Beach?
Emerson Point Preserve Non-Motorized Launch Beach is located at coordinates 27.532410, -82.646550 in 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 Emerson Point Preserve Non-Motorized Launch Beach includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.0 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.