Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:23 PM
- Water level
- 2 ft
- Tide
- 1.693 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 · 11.5 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Palma Sola Bay
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 02300082 — FROG CREEK NEAR RUBONIA FL · 9.7 mi from Palma Sola Bay
Launch Light & Moon — July 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Palma Sola Bay - Winston Tract Kayak Launch Site
| Location | Bradenton, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Palma Sola Bay |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 27.496525, -82.659373 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Manatee County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Palma Sola Bay - Winston Tract Kayak Launch Site is a public boat launch providing access to Palma Sola Bay in Bradenton, Florida at coordinates 27.49652, -82.65937. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Palma Sola Bay - Winston Tract Kayak Launch Site is a public boat launch on Palma Sola Bay in Bradenton, 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: Sand,Sand, restrooms: Flush 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 • public launch in Manatee County • fishing access on Palma Sola Bay • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Sand,Sand |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| ADA Accessible | No |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | Manatee County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Palma Sola Bay - Winston Tract Kayak Launch Site
Is Palma Sola Bay - Winston Tract Kayak Launch Site free to use?
Yes, Palma Sola Bay - Winston Tract Kayak Launch Site is a public boat launch with free access in Bradenton, Florida.
What water does Palma Sola Bay - Winston Tract Kayak Launch Site access?
Palma Sola Bay - Winston Tract Kayak Launch Site provides boat launch access to Palma Sola Bay in Bradenton, Florida.
How do I get to Palma Sola Bay - Winston Tract Kayak Launch Site?
Palma Sola Bay - Winston Tract Kayak Launch Site is located at coordinates 27.496525, -82.659373 in Bradenton, 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 Palma Sola Bay - Winston Tract Kayak Launch Site includes 6 other public boat ramps within 1.3 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.