Set along the Intracoastal Waterway, Lake Boca Raton, and Boca Inlet, Boca Raton is a maze of canals and man-made waterways that put a boat ramp practically in everyone's backyard. Anglers come for Sailfish, Mahi-Mahi, Snook and stay for the sheer variety of water within a short run. Our directory lists 5 nearby ramps to launch from, each opening onto its own slice of the local fishery.
Top ramps around Boca Raton
- Burt Aaronson South County Regional Park - Sunset Lake Boat Ramp (Permit Required for Motorized Vessels) · Fresh · Sunset Lake (palm Beach County)
- Future Site of James A. Rutherford Park Lake Wyman Kayak Trail · Salt · Atlantic ICW (palm Beach County) Lake Wyman
- Hillsboro El Rio Park South Paddlecraft Launch · Salt · Hillsboro Canal
- Silver Palm Park Boat Ramp (PERMIT REQUIRED) · Salt · Atlantic ICW (palm Beach County) Lake Boca Raton
- Spanish River Park Canoe and Kayak Launch · Salt · Atlantic ICW (palm Beach County) Lake Rogers
What's biting & when
Target species:
Best months: Winter sailfish close to shore; summer mahi offshore.
Tides & timing
The nearest NOAA reference station is Lake Worth Pier (Ocean). Today's predicted tides:
Full 7-day Lake Worth Pier (Ocean) tide chart →
Gear tips for Boca Raton
Local boaters here fish the Intracoastal Waterway, Lake Boca Raton, and Boca Inlet. A dependable chartplotter and VHF radio for the open water go a long way. Start with our reviews of the best fish finders, marine GPS units, and trolling motors.