T. Mabry Carlton Jr. Reserve Kayak Launch

Hand launch only (kayak, canoe, paddleboard) on Myakka River 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
Flush toilets (accessible)
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 parking8 spaces
RestroomsFlush toilets (accessible)
AccessibilityNo Accommodations for Accessibility
Ramp surfaceNatural Creek Bank
Parking surfaceNot Paved - Grass/Loose Soil/Sand · Ok
DocksNo dock
WaterFreshwater · River or Stream
Water bodyMyakka River
Managed bySarasota County
Address1800 Mabry Carlton Parkway, Venice, FL 34292
CountySarasota County
Coordinates27.12271, -82.34968
FWC ramp IDSA00032GB

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 30 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.

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Nearest open ramps

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