You'll find Kingfish Boat Ramp on Gulf Intracoastal Waterway at 752 Manatee Avenue in Holmes Beach. It's a public boat ramp. Launching at Kingfish Boat Ramp is free. It's about 19 miles from St. Petersburg, FL, as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Lou Barolo Park Boat Ramp in Cortez, about 2.1 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | 752 Manatee Avenue Holmes Beach, FL 34217 |
| Water | Gulf Intracoastal Waterway |
| Surface | paved |
| Launch fee | free |
Rules and closures near Holmes Beach: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Kingfish Boat Ramp is one of 20 public launches on Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. All launches on Gulf Intracoastal Waterway
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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The address is 752 Manatee Avenue, Holmes Beach, FL 34217. The directions button above takes you to the map pin.
Kingfish Boat Ramp is on Gulf Intracoastal Waterway.
According to the map data there is no fee at Kingfish Boat Ramp.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Kingfish Boat Ramp. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Non Moterized Boat launch area in Holmes Beach, about 2.7 miles away.
Lou Barolo Park Boat Ramp in Cortez (2.1 miles), Non Moterized boat launc area in Cortez (2.4 miles) and Non Moterized Boat Launch Area in Cortez (2.4 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby