Boat Ramp
Terra Ceia Bay at Highway 19 - ""Crab Trap"" Paddlecraft Access
MANATEE County, Florida
At a glance
- Ramp type
- Hand Launch Only
- Access
- Government Owned For General Public Use
- Surface
- Sand, Sand
- Dock
- No Docks
- Launch lanes
- 1
- Fee required
- No
- Hours
- 24 Hours
- Managed by
- Manatee County
- Coordinates
- 27.56567, -82.56610
Before you go
This page is built from official government data. Always confirm current closures, permits, and local regulations before you leave the dock.
Terra Ceia Bay at Highway 19 - ""Crab Trap"" Paddlecraft Access is a public boat ramp in MANATEE County, Florida (hand launch only, 1 lane), listed in the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check posted hours and fees before launching.
About Terra Ceia Bay at Highway 19 - ""Crab Trap"" Paddlecraft Access
Terra Ceia Bay at Highway 19 - ""Crab Trap"" Paddlecraft Access is a public boat ramp in Manatee County, Florida. It is managed by Manatee County. It is listed as a hand launch only.
It is a hand-launch only site — there is no trailer ramp, so it suits car-top boats, kayaks, and canoes rather than trailered vessels. There is no dock at this site. The site is government-owned and open for general public use. No launch fee is required. The ramp is open 24 hours.
This is a boat ramp facility only — come prepared with your own vessel and gear. As with any public ramp, parking, water levels, and conditions at the water's edge can vary, so it's worth checking locally before you go, especially outside daylight hours.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a fee to launch at Terra Ceia Bay at Highway 19 - ""Crab Trap"" Paddlecraft Access?
No launch fee is required.
What are the hours?
The ramp is open 24 hours.
How many launch lanes are there?
There is 1 launch lane.
Who manages Terra Ceia Bay at Highway 19 - ""Crab Trap"" Paddlecraft Access?
It is managed by Manatee County.