Set on Indian River Lagoon, Stuart Causeway (Ernest Lyons Bridge) Boat Ramp offers Martin County boaters a straightforward saltwater launch with a short run to productive water. It's a practical, no-drama ramp that does exactly what a good launch should. With 3 launch lanes, it can handle a busy weekend crowd without the usual bottleneck. As of the last FWC inventory update, launching is free here.
At a glance
- County
- Martin
- City
- Stuart
- Waterbody
- Indian River Lagoon
- Water type
- Salt or Brackish Water
- Ramp type
- Stand Alone Ramp
- Launch lanes
- 3
- Ramp surface
- Concrete
- Dock
- Fixed Launch Docks
- Parking surface
- Paved - Asphalt or Concrete
- Trailer parking
- 30
- Restroom
- Flush Toilet
- Fee required
- No
- Managed by
- Martin County
- Status
- Open for Business
- Hours
- 24/7
Address: 202 NE Ocean Boulevard, Stuart, FL, 34996 · Coordinates: 27.207991, -80.188704
Where it is
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Marker location from the FWC boat ramp inventory.
What to know before you launch
- Rinse your trailer and engine with fresh water after launching in salt — corrosion is the enemy on Florida's coast.
- Even with multiple lanes, prep in the staging area first so you're not tying up a lane while loading gear.
- Always check current tides, wind, and marine forecasts before you launch — Florida afternoons can turn stormy fast.
Tides at the nearest station
The closest NOAA tide station is Pga Boulevard Bridge, ICWW, about 26 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):
Gear for a day on Indian River Lagoon
Heading out from Stuart Causeway (Ernest Lyons Bridge) Boat Ramp? A few essentials make any Florida launch smoother — a reliable chartplotter, a properly sized life jacket for everyone aboard, and a cooler that survives the heat.
- Best marine GPS chartplotters — navigate the flats and channels with confidence.
- Best life jackets (PFDs) — Florida law requires one per person aboard.
- Best coolers for boats — keep your catch and drinks cold in the sun.