Curry Creek Preserve (West) Kayak Access

Hand launch only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard) on Curry Creek in Venice, Sarasota County

Fee
Free (no launch fee listed)
Lanes
Not listed by FWC
Hours
6:00 AM to Sunset
Trailer parking
No trailer parking listed (0 spaces)
Restrooms
No restroom
Navigate (driving directions)

Driving directions only; not for navigation on the water.

Check fees, hours and status with Sarasota County before you go.

For your boat

Set up My setup to see how this ramp matches your boat and tow rig, from FWC data.

All FWC facts

All FWC facts
StatusOpen
Ramp typeHand launch only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard)
AccessGovernment Owned for General Public Use
FeeFree (no launch fee listed)
Launch lanesNot listed by FWC
Hours6:00 AM to Sunset
Trailer parkingNo trailer parking listed (0 spaces)
Car-only parking5 spaces
RestroomsNo restroom
AccessibilityNo Accommodations for Accessibility
Ramp surfaceNatural Creek Bank
Parking surfaceNot Paved - Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil · Good
DocksNo dock
WaterFreshwater · Saltwater Canal
Water bodyCurry Creek
Managed bySarasota County
Address1075 Albee Farm Road, Venice, FL 34285
CountySarasota County
Coordinates27.11678, -82.43344
FWC ramp IDSA00020AA

On the water

Motor rules: not listed by FWC. Check posted signs and the managing agency.

Manatee protection zone nearby: Slow Speed (All Year). About 80 m from the ramp. FWC state zone, Rule 68C-22 FAC.

General reference only: FAC Chapter 68C-22 and posted signs prevail; local and federal (USFWS) zones may differ and are not included.

These data are not to be used for navigation. Check posted signs and the managing agency.

Map loads when you scroll here. Map images need a connection.

Nearest open ramps

Straight-line distance (as the crow flies), not driving or boating distance.