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Manasota Beach

Englewood, FL · Gulf of Mexico / Lemon Bay · Shore fishing
🎣 Fish from land — no boat needed

County beach park at the north end of Manasota Key with surf fishing on the Gulf side and bayside fishing around the Manasota Beach Road bridge and boat ramp on the Intracoastal. Whiting, pompano, snook and Spanish mackerel from the sand; lifeguards and picnic shelters on site. Parking: free lot at the beach.

Fee
Free
Hours
6 AM–10 PM
Lighted
No
Restrooms
Yes
Florida anglers fishing from shore or a structure attached to land need the no-cost resident shoreline fishing license (or a regular license for non-residents). Details at MyFWC.

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8570 Manasota Key Rd, Englewood, FL 34223 · GPS: 27.01130, -82.40790

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you fish at Manasota Beach without a boat?

Yes — Manasota Beach is a land-based fishing spot (shore fishing) in Englewood, Florida. No boat is needed.

Do I need a fishing license at Manasota Beach?

Florida residents fishing from shore or a land-attached structure need the free resident shoreline fishing license; non-residents generally need a regular saltwater license. Check current rules at MyFWC.com.

How much does it cost to fish at Manasota Beach?

Free.

What are the hours at Manasota Beach?

Manasota Beach is open 6 AM–10 PM.

What is the tide at Manasota Beach today?

Tide predictions for Manasota Beach come from the NOAA station at Punta Gorda, about 22 miles away. The tide chart on this page shows today's high and low tide times, updated daily from NOAA, plus predictions for the coming week.

Where is Manasota Beach located?

Manasota Beach is located at 8570 Manasota Key Rd, Englewood, FL 34223 in Sarasota County, Florida.

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Tides — Punta Gorda

Sun, Aug 2
12:43 AMLow · 0.3 ft
6:37 AMHigh · 1.6 ft
12:33 PMLow · 0.8 ft
6:12 PMHigh · 1.9 ft
Mon, Aug 3
1:08 AMLow · 0.5 ft
7:00 AMHigh · 1.7 ft
1:29 PMLow · 0.6 ft
7:07 PMHigh · 1.7 ft
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Predictions are for NOAA station Punta Gorda, about 22 mi from this ramp. Heights are water level relative to the station datum — not depth at the ramp. Wind and weather can change actual levels.

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