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Three Forks Marsh - Thomas O. Lawton Recreation Area Area Boat Ramp

Three Forks Marsh · Palm Bay, Brevard County

Three Forks Marsh - Thomas O. Lawton Recreation Area Area Boat Ramp is a free 3-lane concrete trailer boat ramp on Three Forks Marsh in Palm Bay, Florida, with 57 trailer parking spaces. It is managed by Saint Johns River Water Management District.

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
3
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Good
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
57 spaces
Car parking
8 spaces
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Accessible parking
2 spaces
Restroom
Composting Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
Moderate Level of Accessibility
Dock
Floating Launch Docks
Hours
Open 24 hours
Water
Fresh
Amenities
Lighting,Picnic
Nearest town
9 mi from West Melbourne

Managed by Saint Johns River Water Management District · Website

Address: 4008 West Malabar Road PALM BAY 32908

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Fish in Three Forks Marsh

Also recorded:

Florida state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Alligator Gar123 lb1995Choctawhatchee River
Bowfin19 lb1984Lake Kissimmee
Largemouth Bass17 lb 4 oz1986
Florida Gar9 lb 7 oz2001Lake Lawne
Brown Bullhead7 lb2014Lake Iola
Redear Sunfish4 lb 14 oz1986Merritts Mill Pond
Bluegill2 lb 15 oz1989Crystal Lake
Warmouth2 lb 7 oz1985Yellow River

From official Florida record lists: source

Species recorded here since 1990 (GBIF). Check state regulations for seasons and limits.

Before you launch in Florida

Florida boating laws: education, age limits and life jackets

Links go to official Florida agency pages.

All 2 ramps on Three Forks Marsh · All ramps in Brevard County

New to launching? Read how to launch a boat and ramp etiquette.

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Page updated Oct 27, 2026. Ramp details from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.