Fort Hamer Boat Launch
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:28 PM)
- Tide
- 1.916 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 · 11.3 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — June 26
local timeWaxing Gibbous (86% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Fort Hamer Boat Launch
| Location | Fort Hamer, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Manatee River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.6/5 (66 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 27.524776, -82.430048 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Manatee County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Fort Hamer Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Manatee River in Fort Hamer, Florida at coordinates 27.52478, -82.43005. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC). Rated 4.6/5 based on 66 Google reviews.
Fort Hamer Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Manatee River in Fort Hamer, 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: 1, restrooms: Portable 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 Fort Hamer • public launch in Manatee County • fishing access on Manatee River • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Restrooms | Portable Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 8 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 Fort Hamer Boat Launch
Is Fort Hamer Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Fort Hamer Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Fort Hamer, Florida.
How is Fort Hamer Boat Launch rated?
Fort Hamer Boat Launch has a 4.6 out of 5 rating based on 66 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Fort Hamer Boat Launch access?
Fort Hamer Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Manatee River in Fort Hamer, Florida.
How do I get to Fort Hamer Boat Launch?
Fort Hamer Boat Launch is located at coordinates 27.524776, -82.430048 in Fort Hamer, 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 6.2 mi of Fort Hamer Boat Launch, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.