Waterlefe's unbeatable location on the Manatee River offers stunning scenery and Gulf access for endless water recreation opportunities.
There is no public dockage, access, or launch capability for any motorized vessel type within the Waterlefe community. The nearest public access for boats and personal watercraft is at Ft. Hamer Park, located 1 mile upriver from Waterlefe.
Residents Have Three Options for Boating Access
All three options provide private dockage with access to the Manatee River.
Home with a Private Dock
- A house on the freshwater canals or in The Shores will offer you a private dock or the ability to install one that you own. These docks are included with the property when sold. Access from the canal to the Manatee River is through the boat lift managed by the MPOA. Some homes in The Shores are directly on the Manatee River. There are over 100 homes with direct water access located in Waterlefe.
The Cove Marina with a Deeded Slip
- The Cove Marina is a private marina that resides in the freshwater canal at the circle where Fish Hook Cove and Waterlefe Blvd intersect. All 13 slips are deeded property as a condo. Access from the canal to the Manatee River is through the Boat Lift managed by the MPOA.
The Waterlefe Marina Club Equity Membership
- The Waterlefe Marina Club is a private residential marina located directly on the Manatee River. All 59 slips and lifts are owned by the Club. The Club only offers equity memberships purchased through the Club with an approved application for membership. Members are assigned a slip for their exclusive use. The Club does not sell slips, only memberships. The Club leases the location of the docks from the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Membership is never offered and purchased through a real estate transaction or by an individual member.
WATERLEFE MARINA CLUB
The Waterlefe Marina Club is a privately-owned equity membership club that offers our member boating enthusiasts a high quality marina facility.
COVE MARINA
The Cove is a privately owned marina located at 905 Fish Hook Cove with 13 boat slips.
BOAT LIFT & CANALS
Waterlefe provides boating access to community canals and the Manatee River via a boat lift located near the River Club.
KAYAKING & PADDLING
Waterlefe is home to a wide variety of boating activities, including kayaking, canoeing, traditional boating, etc.