JIGGS LANDING

Jigg's landing is a nice Manatee Park 15 minutes away from our home. You can rent a kayak or a cabin.

Located on the Ever's Reservoir it offers freshwater fishing and canoeing opportunities on the Evers Reservoir and Braden River. The property was purchased in 1944 by Al (Jiggs) and Agnes Metcalf and included a 7-acre piece of property. Their dream was to create a fish camp on the banks of the Braden River and they did so, creating a landmark that served Manatee County for more than 40 years.

LOCATION

6106 63rd Street East
Bradenton, FL
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Jiggs Landing Preserve is open daily, sunrise to sunset.

Are you an angler who prefers to be out on the water before sunrise? Preserve hours are limited, but Boat Ramp access is not. Purchase your one-time Gate Access Card so you can be out on the water at the time of your preference. Cards are available for sale at the G.T. Bray Recreation Center for $30/each. A replacement card is $5/each.

THINGS TO DO

Jiggs Landing is well known for its boat ramp which allows visitors to launch directly into the Braden River. The newly renovated site also includes a number of great recreational features, available to the public sunrise to sunset, including:

Picnic areas and pavilions
Boardwalks
Concession stand
Wildlife viewing areas
Dock
Nature-themed playground
Interpretive signage
Kayak concessions
Food, bait, and drink concessions
Boat Ramp (nighttime access card: $30 - see details above)

Kayak/Canoeing: A new handicap accessible canoe/kayak launch is located at the site. The launch gives paddlers access to the entire Braden River and its freshwater system.

Rentals and Concessions: For information on cabin and pavilion rentals, watercraft rentals, guided river tours or bait/concessions, please visit Jiggs Landing Outpost website or call (941) 727-4181.

Pavilion: The large pavilion with picnic tables/benches and grills is available for use by individual/private parties of up to 50 people. Please note extra tables, chairs, and activities that are open to the public require a Special Event Permit. You can reserve the pavilion by calling (941) 727-4181.

https://www.mymanatee.org/departments/parks___natural_resources/parks__preserves___beaches/jiggs_landing_preserve

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