Highland Shores Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:28 PM)
- Tide
- 1.512 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 5 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8726384 — Port Manatee · 8.7 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (47% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Highland Shores Boat Ramp
| Location | Manavista, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Manatee River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.5/5 (57 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 27.515045, -82.533506 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Manatee County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Highland Shores Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Manatee River in Manavista, Florida at coordinates 27.51505, -82.53351. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC). Rated 4.5/5 based on 57 Google reviews.
Highland Shores Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Manatee River in Manavista, 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: No 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 Manavista • public launch in Manatee County • fishing access on Manatee River • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Restrooms | No 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 Highland Shores Boat Ramp
Is Highland Shores Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Highland Shores Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Manavista, Florida.
How is Highland Shores Boat Ramp rated?
Highland Shores Boat Ramp has a 4.5 out of 5 rating based on 57 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Highland Shores Boat Ramp access?
Highland Shores Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Manatee River in Manavista, Florida.
How do I get to Highland Shores Boat Ramp?
Highland Shores Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 27.515045, -82.533506 in Manavista, 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 2.7 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.