Terra Ceia Bay at Highway 19 - ""Crab Trap"" Paddlecraft Access Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:24 PM)
- Water level
- 1.5 ft
- Tide
- 2.329 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 · 5.0 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Terra Ceia Bay
Updated 20 min agoSource: USGS station 02300082 — FROG CREEK NEAR RUBONIA FL · 2.3 mi from Terra Ceia Bay
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (73% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Terra Ceia Bay at Highway 19 - ""Crab Trap"" Paddlecraft Access
| Location | Palm View, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Terra Ceia Bay |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 27.565671, -82.566095 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Manatee County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Terra Ceia Bay at Highway 19 - ""Crab Trap"" Paddlecraft Access is a public boat launch providing access to Terra Ceia Bay in Palm View, Florida at coordinates 27.56567, -82.56610. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Terra Ceia Bay at Highway 19 - ""Crab Trap"" Paddlecraft Access is a public boat launch on Terra Ceia Bay in Palm View, 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, launch lanes: 1, restrooms: No 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 Palm View • public launch in Manatee County • fishing access on Terra Ceia Bay • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Sand,Sand |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Restrooms | No Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 6 spaces |
| ADA Accessible | No |
| 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 Terra Ceia Bay at Highway 19 - ""Crab Trap"" Paddlecraft Access
Is Terra Ceia Bay at Highway 19 - ""Crab Trap"" Paddlecraft Access free to use?
Yes, Terra Ceia Bay at Highway 19 - ""Crab Trap"" Paddlecraft Access is a public boat launch with free access in Palm View, Florida.
What water does Terra Ceia Bay at Highway 19 - ""Crab Trap"" Paddlecraft Access access?
Terra Ceia Bay at Highway 19 - ""Crab Trap"" Paddlecraft Access provides boat launch access to Terra Ceia Bay in Palm View, Florida.
How do I get to Terra Ceia Bay at Highway 19 - ""Crab Trap"" Paddlecraft Access?
Terra Ceia Bay at Highway 19 - ""Crab Trap"" Paddlecraft Access is located at coordinates 27.565671, -82.566095 in Palm View, 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 Terra Ceia Bay at Highway 19 - ""Crab Trap"" Paddlecraft Access includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.7 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.