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Ray's Canoe Hideaway on the Manatee River (Small Boats/Canoes/Kayaks) Boat Ramp

Launch Conditions

Good to launch

Conditions look good for launching.

Advisories
None active
Daylight
Sunset 8:22 PM
Water temp
88°F
Water level
1.91 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 ago
Current Tide
1.69ft
above MLLW
Next High Tide
2.41ft
Sun, 11:11 AM UTC
Next Low Tide
0.03ft
Sun, 7:23 PM UTC

Source: NOAA CO-OPS station 8726384Port Manatee · 13.5 mi from this ramp

Live Water Conditions on Ray'S Canoe Hideaway On the Manatee River

Updated 1 hr ago
Gage Height
1.91ft
Water Temp
88°F

Source: USGS station 023000095MANATEE RIVER AT RYE FL · 0.5 mi from Ray'S Canoe Hideaway On the Manatee River

Launch Light & Moon — July 25

local time
First Light
6:23 AM
Sunrise
6:48 AM
Sunset
8:22 PM
Last Light
8:48 PM

Waxing Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.

Location

Quick Facts: Ray's Canoe Hideaway on the Manatee River (Small Boats/Canoes/Kayaks)

Quick facts about Ray's Canoe Hideaway on the Manatee River (Small Boats/Canoes/Kayaks)
LocationRye, Florida
WaterbodyRay'S Canoe Hideaway On the Manatee River
Access TypePublic - Free
Coordinates27.520875, -82.386233
HoursCheck on site
CountyManatee County
TidalYes - check tide charts before launching

Ray's Canoe Hideaway on the Manatee River (Small Boats/Canoes/Kayaks) is a public boat launch providing access to Ray'S Canoe Hideaway On the Manatee River in Rye, Florida at coordinates 27.52088, -82.38623. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).

Ray's Canoe Hideaway on the Manatee River (Small Boats/Canoes/Kayaks) is a public boat launch on Ray'S Canoe Hideaway On the Manatee River in Rye, 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, trailer parking: 12 spaces. 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 Rye • public launch in Manatee County • fishing access on Ray'S Canoe Hideaway On the Manatee River • Florida boat launch

Facilities & Amenities

Facilities and amenities at Ray's Canoe Hideaway on the Manatee River (Small Boats/Canoes/Kayaks)
Ramp SurfaceConcrete
Launch Lanes1
Trailer Parking12 spaces
ADA AccessibleNo
HoursDawn to Dusk, Closed Wednesdays and inclement weather.
Fee$6
Managed ByPrivate Business

Facility details from the managing agency's public records.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ray's Canoe Hideaway on the Manatee River (Small Boats/Canoes/Kayaks)

Is Ray's Canoe Hideaway on the Manatee River (Small Boats/Canoes/Kayaks) free to use?

Yes, Ray's Canoe Hideaway on the Manatee River (Small Boats/Canoes/Kayaks) is a public boat launch with free access in Rye, Florida.

What water does Ray's Canoe Hideaway on the Manatee River (Small Boats/Canoes/Kayaks) access?

Ray's Canoe Hideaway on the Manatee River (Small Boats/Canoes/Kayaks) provides boat launch access to Ray'S Canoe Hideaway On the Manatee River in Rye, Florida.

How do I get to Ray's Canoe Hideaway on the Manatee River (Small Boats/Canoes/Kayaks)?

Ray's Canoe Hideaway on the Manatee River (Small Boats/Canoes/Kayaks) is located at coordinates 27.520875, -82.386233 in Rye, Florida. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.

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