Boat ramp · Moore Haven · Glades County

Alvin L. Ward Park - Lake Okeechobee Boat Ramp

Lake Okeechobee - Southwest - Rim Canal · Lake · Freshwater

FeeFree
Lanes3 lanes
Trailer parking168 trailer spaces
WaterFreshwater
ConditionGood

Florida FWC boat ramp inventory

About Alvin L. Ward Park - Lake Okeechobee Boat Ramp

Aerial view of Alvin L. Ward Park - Lake Okeechobee Boat Ramp
The ramp, seen from above · Imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map (public domain)

About this ramp

Alvin L. Ward Park - Lake Okeechobee Boat Ramp is a boat ramp in Moore Haven, Glades County on Lake Okeechobee - Southwest - Rim Canal, a lake with freshwater. It is publicly owned and open to everyone and managed by Glades County.

Launching

The ramp has 3 lanes with a concrete surface. The FWC rates its condition as good. There is a floating launch dock.

Fees, parking and hours

Launching is free. Parking: 168 trailer spaces and 28 car spaces, paved - asphalt or concrete. Hours: 24 Hours.

Facilities

Restrooms: Flush Toilet. Accessibility: Moderate Level of Accessibility. Amenities: grill, lighting, picnic.

Notes from the FWC

Good ramp with direct access to Lake Okeechobee. Plenty of paved parking.

Official page

Fishing

Lake Okeechobee is an FWC Top Fishing Spot · Bass, Crappie, Catfish

Stocked by the FWC

Caloosahatchee Canal

0.5 mi

Species
Hybrid Striped Bass, Sunshine Bass
Stocked
2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Check fishing license and bag limit rules before you go.

Nearby

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check local signs for current fees and hours.

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