Kingfish Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:07 PM)
- Tide
- 2.182 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 · 13.0 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — August 18
local timeWaxing Crescent (25% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Kingfish Boat Ramp
| Location | Holmes Beach, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Palma Sola Causeway - Perico Bayou |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.5/5 (55 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 27.497591, -82.702521 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Manatee County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Kingfish Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Palma Sola Causeway - Perico Bayou in Holmes Beach, Florida at coordinates 27.49759, -82.70252. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC). Rated 4.5/5 based on 55 Google reviews.
Kingfish Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Palma Sola Causeway - Perico Bayou in Holmes 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: Concrete, launch lanes: 3, restrooms: Portable Toilet. 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 Holmes Beach • public launch in Manatee County • fishing access on Palma Sola Causeway - Perico Bayou • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 3 |
| Restrooms | Portable Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 62 spaces |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | Daytime Use Only |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | Manatee County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kingfish Boat Ramp
Is Kingfish Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Kingfish Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Holmes Beach, Florida.
How is Kingfish Boat Ramp rated?
Kingfish Boat Ramp has a 4.5 out of 5 rating based on 55 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Kingfish Boat Ramp access?
Kingfish Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Palma Sola Causeway - Perico Bayou in Holmes Beach, Florida.
How do I get to Kingfish Boat Ramp?
Kingfish Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 27.497591, -82.702521 in Holmes 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 2.3 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.