Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:24 PM)
- Water level
- 1.58 ft
- Tide
- 2.595 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 · 13.8 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Palma Sola Causeway - Perico Bayou
Updated 40 min agoSource: USGS station 02300082 — FROG CREEK NEAR RUBONIA FL · 10.1 mi from Palma Sola Causeway - Perico Bayou
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (74% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Herb Dolan Bayfront Park - Kayak Launch
| Location | Bradenton Beach, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Palma Sola Causeway - Perico Bayou |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 27.482534, -82.702536 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Manatee County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Herb Dolan Bayfront Park - Kayak Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Palma Sola Causeway - Perico Bayou in Bradenton Beach, Florida at coordinates 27.48253, -82.70254. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Herb Dolan Bayfront Park - Kayak Launch is a public boat launch on Palma Sola Causeway - Perico Bayou in Bradenton Beach, 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: Small Sandy Kayak Beach, restrooms: No 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 ramp near Bradenton Beach • public launch in Manatee County • fishing access on Palma Sola Causeway - Perico Bayou • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Small Sandy Kayak Beach |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | No Toilet |
| ADA Accessible | No |
| Hours | Daylight Hours |
| Managed By | City of Bradenton Beach |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Herb Dolan Bayfront Park - Kayak Launch
Is Herb Dolan Bayfront Park - Kayak Launch free to use?
Yes, Herb Dolan Bayfront Park - Kayak Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Bradenton Beach, Florida.
What water does Herb Dolan Bayfront Park - Kayak Launch access?
Herb Dolan Bayfront Park - Kayak Launch provides boat launch access to Palma Sola Causeway - Perico Bayou in Bradenton Beach, Florida.
How do I get to Herb Dolan Bayfront Park - Kayak Launch?
Herb Dolan Bayfront Park - Kayak Launch is located at coordinates 27.482534, -82.702536 in Bradenton Beach, 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 Herb Dolan Bayfront Park - Kayak Launch includes 6 other public boat ramps within 2.2 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.