Boat ramps in Venice, Florida
Venice has 9 open public boat ramps in the FWC inventory.
- 7 are listed as free (78%, against 68% statewide) and 2 charge a fee.
- Lowest listed launch fees: Snook Haven Park and Riverfront Restaurant - Kayak Launch ($5).
- FWC lists 8 launch lanes at 4 ramps; the most is 4 at Higel Marine Park Boat Ramp.
- 73 trailer parking spaces are listed across 5 ramps; Venice Marina Boat Ramp Park / Gulf ICW Regional Boat Launch has the most (34).
- Restrooms: 7 with flush toilets.
- 4 launch into salt or brackish water and 5 into freshwater.
- 5 are hand-launch only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard).
- Main water bodies: Myakka River (4), Roberts Bay (3), Curry Creek (1) and Lemon Bay (1).
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| Curry Creek Preserve (West) Kayak Access | Venice | Free | – | Posted hours | 0 | No restroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higel Marine Park Boat Ramp | Venice | Free | 4 | Daylight hours | 18 | Flush toilets |
| Legacy Park Paddlecraft Launch Ramp | Venice | Free | – | Posted hours | 0 | Flush toilets |
| Senator Bob Johnson's Landing Kayak Dock | Venice | Free | – | Posted hours | 3 | Flush toilets |
| Snook Haven Park and Riverfront Restaurant - Kayak Launch | Venice | $5 | – | Posted hours | – | Flush toilets |
| Snook Haven Park and Riverfront Restaurant - Small Craft Launch | Venice | Free | 1 | Posted hours | 6 | Flush toilets |
| South Venice Beach Boat Ramp (Annual Fee Required in Advance) | Venice | Fee | 1 | Daylight hours | 12 | – |
| T. Mabry Carlton Jr. Reserve Kayak Launch | Venice | Free | – | Posted hours | 0 | Flush toilets |
| Venice Marina Boat Ramp Park / Gulf ICW Regional Boat Launch | Venice | Free | 2 | Daylight hours | 34 | Flush toilets |
County
- Sarasota 59