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Sarasota Bay Boat Ramps

9 ramps and launches. Checked October 2026.

Quick Answer9 ramps are listed on the Sarasota Bay across Sarasota County, Manatee County. FWC marks 0 as fee-required and 9 as no fee; none are confirmed by phone yet.

Fees At A Glance

RampWater BodyCountyLaunch FeeParking FeeHow ChargedRates Dated
Coquina Beach Boat Ramp NorthSarasota BayManatee CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Coquina Beach Boat Ramp SouthSarasota BayManatee CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Ken Thompson Park Boat RampSarasota BaySarasota CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Ken Thompson Park Kayak BeachSarasota BaySarasota CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Linley Street Boat Launch (No Trailer Parking)Sarasota BaySarasota CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Longboat Key Bayfront Park Recreation Center - Kayak LaunchSarasota BaySarasota CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Longboat Key Overlook Park - Paddlecraft AccessSarasota BaySarasota CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Sarasota Centennial ParkSarasota BaySarasota CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-
Ted Sperling South Lido Beach County Park - Kayak LaunchSarasota BaySarasota CountyFWC lists no fee (unverified)No fee published, call firstNot published-

Questions

How many public boat ramps are on the Sarasota Bay?

The FWC inventory lists 9 ramps and launches tagged to the Sarasota Bay, in 2 Florida counties. 4 are hand launches for kayaks and canoes.

Do ramps on the Sarasota Bay charge a fee?

The inventory marks 0 as fee-required and 9 as no fee, and the rest as unknown. Those entries are undated and not confirmed by phone, so call the owner first.