Ken Thompson Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:28 PM)
- Tide
- 2.103 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 · 21.1 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — June 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (69% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Ken Thompson Boat Ramp
| Location | Sarasota, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | New Pass |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.5/5 (99 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 27.333686, -82.574670 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Sarasota County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Ken Thompson Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to New Pass in Sarasota, Florida at coordinates 27.33369, -82.57467. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC). Rated 4.5/5 based on 99 Google reviews.
Ken Thompson Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on New Pass 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: 5, 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 New Pass • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 5 |
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 30 spaces |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | 24 Hours |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | City of Sarasota |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ken Thompson Boat Ramp
Is Ken Thompson Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Ken Thompson Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Sarasota, Florida.
How is Ken Thompson Boat Ramp rated?
Ken Thompson Boat Ramp has a 4.5 out of 5 rating based on 99 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Ken Thompson Boat Ramp access?
Ken Thompson Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to New Pass in Sarasota, Florida.
How do I get to Ken Thompson Boat Ramp?
Ken Thompson Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 27.333686, -82.574670 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
The area surrounding Ken Thompson Boat Ramp includes 6 other public boat ramps within 1.8 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.