Ramp details
Waterbody: Evers Reservoir / Braden River / Ward LakeAccess: Government Owned for General Public UseCity: BradentonCounty: Manatee CountyAgency: Manatee CountyDataset: fwcCoordinates: 27.43198, -82.48138
Informational only — verify fees, hours, trailer parking, and water conditions with the managing agency before launching.
Gear ideas for this boat trip
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Life jacket / PFD — USCG-approved for your boat size and guests
Paper map or offline map app — Cell service dies at the ramp and on public land
Cooler + ice or soft pack — Keep food, water, and bait cold
Headlamp / flashlight — Pre-dawn launches and late walks out
First-aid kit — Cuts, blisters, and ticks happen
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