Paddle launch · Osprey · Sarasota County

Blackburn Point Park Kayak Beach

Little Sarasota Bay · Bay or lagoon · Salt or Brackish Water

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FeeFree

WaterSalt or brackish

Manatee protection zone on the water here

Slow Speed (All Year) · Rule 68C-22.026(2)(a)11.
Maximum 25 MPH (All Year) · Rule 68C-22.026(2)(e)3.

State zones from the FWC. Federal and local speed zones can also apply: follow the posted signs.

Florida FWC boat ramp inventory

About Blackburn Point Park Kayak Beach

Aerial view of Blackburn Point Park Kayak Beach — The ramp, seen from above · Imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map (public domain)

About this ramp

Blackburn Point Park Kayak Beach is a hand launch site for kayaks, canoes and paddleboards in Osprey, Sarasota County on Little Sarasota Bay, a bay or lagoon with salt or brackish water. It is publicly owned and open to everyone and managed by Sarasota County.

Launching

The ramp has a launch with a sandy & rocky kayak beach surface. There is no dock.

Fees, parking and hours

Launching is free. Parking: 12 car spaces, not paved - gravel/limestone/packed soil. Hours: 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Facilities

Restrooms: Flush Toilet. Accessibility: No Accommodations for Accessibility.

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Fishing

149 artificial reefs within 10 miles of the ramp, from the FWC artificial reef program.

Venice Reef Site

5.2 mi

Depth: 28 ft
Relief: 5 ft
GPS: 27° 06.296' N, 82° 28.910' W
Material: Rubble Bridge

Robert's Bay Revitalization Initiative #4

5.4 mi

Depth: 3 ft
Relief: 2 ft
GPS: 27° 06.436' N, 82° 27.562' W
Material: Concrete dome-shaped module (1)

Robert's Bay Revitalization Initiative #5

5.5 mi

Depth: 4 ft
Relief: 2 ft
GPS: 27° 06.480' N, 82° 27.314' W
Material: Concrete dome-shaped modules (4)

Robert's Bay Revitalization Initiative #1

5.5 mi

Depth: 4 ft
Relief: 2 ft
GPS: 27° 06.420' N, 82° 27.457' W
Material: Concrete dome-shaped module (1)

Show all 149 reefs

Reef	Distance	Depth	GPS
Venice Reef Site	5.2 mi	28 ft	27° 06.296' N, 82° 28.910' W
Robert's Bay Revitalization Initiative #4	5.4 mi	3 ft	27° 06.436' N, 82° 27.562' W
Robert's Bay Revitalization Initiative #5	5.5 mi	4 ft	27° 06.480' N, 82° 27.314' W
Robert's Bay Revitalization Initiative #1	5.5 mi	4 ft	27° 06.420' N, 82° 27.457' W
Robert's Bay Revitalization Initiative #3	5.5 mi	4 ft	27° 06.437' N, 82° 27.394' W
Robert's Bay Revitalization Initiative #2	5.6 mi	5 ft	27° 06.566' N, 82° 26.880' W
Venice Reef Site	5.7 mi	28 ft	27° 06.042' N, 82° 27.999' W
Robert's Bay Revitalization Initiative #6	6.2 mi	4 ft	27° 06.135' N, 82° 26.582' W
M-15	7.3 mi	42 ft	27° 05.001' N, 82° 32.524' W
M-15	7.3 mi	43 ft	27° 04.999' N, 82° 32.580' W
Venice Reef Site, I-4	7.4 mi	28 ft	27° 04.587' N, 82° 27.509' W
Coker (#8) (Bay)	9.6 mi	9 ft	27° 18.698' N, 82° 32.537' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth SE, Deep Cover South	9.6 mi	30 ft	27° 17.052' N, 82° 35.847' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth SE, Cube South	9.6 mi	30 ft	27° 17.065' N, 82° 35.835' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth SE, Pallet Balls North	9.7 mi	30 ft	27° 17.082' N, 82° 35.837' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth SE, Pallet Balls South	9.7 mi	30 ft	27° 17.059' N, 82° 35.869' W
Silvertooth 25	9.7 mi	30 ft	27° 17.066' N, 82° 35.861' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, #41/45	9.7 mi	30 ft	27° 17.071' N, 82° 35.862' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, PH1-07	9.7 mi	30 ft	27° 17.073' N, 82° 35.862' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, #25-4	9.7 mi	30 ft	27° 17.071' N, 82° 35.864' W
Silvertooth 25	9.7 mi	30 ft	27° 17.073' N, 82° 35.863' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, RB-Parrot Head Site	9.7 mi	30 ft	27° 17.075' N, 82° 35.863' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth SE, Deep Cover North	9.7 mi	30 ft	27° 17.074' N, 82° 35.872' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth SE, Cube North	9.7 mi	30 ft	27° 17.086' N, 82° 35.858' W
Silvertooth #41	9.7 mi	30 ft	27° 17.096' N, 82° 35.871' W
Silvertooth #35	9.7 mi	30 ft	27° 17.134' N, 82° 35.841' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, Site #34	9.7 mi	30 ft	27° 17.115' N, 82° 35.868' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, #34	9.7 mi	30 ft	27° 17.115' N, 82° 35.870' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth	9.7 mi	30 ft	27° 17.017' N, 82° 36.00' W
Silvertooth #46	9.7 mi	30 ft	27° 17.055' N, 82° 35.955' W
Silvertooth #46	9.7 mi	30 ft	27° 17.063' N, 82° 35.953' W
Lido Channel Markers (Bay)	9.7 mi	11 ft	27° 18.316' N, 82° 33.923' W
Silvertooth #40	9.7 mi	32 ft	27° 17.097' N, 82° 35.916' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, Site #28	9.7 mi	30 ft	27° 17.155' N, 82° 35.844' W
Silvertooth #45	9.7 mi	32 ft	27° 17.055' N, 82° 35.980' W
Silvertooth #45	9.7 mi	30 ft	27° 17.058' N, 82° 35.977' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, Site #39	9.7 mi	30 ft	27° 17.089' N, 82° 35.954' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, Site #39	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.122' N, 82° 35.918' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, Site #39	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.155' N, 82° 35.881' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, Site #27	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.155' N, 82° 35.890' W
Silvertooth #38	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.074' N, 82° 36.00' W
Silvertooth #44	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.064' N, 82° 36.017' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.199' N, 82° 35.853' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, 38-06	9.8 mi	25 ft	27° 17.089' N, 82° 35.992' W
Silvertooth 32	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.129' N, 82° 35.946' W
Silvertooth, Site # 19/20 - 26-27	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.169' N, 82° 35.90' W
Silvertooth 32	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.121' N, 82° 35.963' W
Silvertooth #44	9.8 mi	32 ft	27° 17.057' N, 82° 36.047' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, #25-6	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.130' N, 82° 35.958' W
Silvertooth #43	9.8 mi	33 ft	27° 17.050' N, 82° 36.058' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, Site #14	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.221' N, 82° 35.845' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.182' N, 82° 35.897' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, #25-5	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.146' N, 82° 35.943' W
Silvertooth #38	9.8 mi	33 ft	27° 17.097' N, 82° 36.005' W
Silvertooth 25	9.8 mi	25 ft	27° 17.141' N, 82° 35.951' W
Silvertooth 26	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.158' N, 82° 35.930' W
Silvertooth Site #26	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.155' N, 82° 35.935' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, #25-13	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.157' N, 82° 35.934' W
Silvertooth 25	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.154' N, 82° 35.939' W
Silvertooth 25	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.142' N, 82° 35.956' W
Silvertooth Reef Balls	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.135' N, 82° 35.971' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, ER1-08	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.125' N, 82° 35.982' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, #25-15	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.146' N, 82° 35.958' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.151' N, 82° 35.955' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, 31-06	9.8 mi	25 ft	27° 17.122' N, 82° 35.992' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth -Eternal1-05	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.152' N, 82° 35.955' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth Reefballs	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.155' N, 82° 35.953' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, #25-2	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.155' N, 82° 35.953' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, #25-3	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.163' N, 82° 35.944' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, GBR1-08	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.074' N, 82° 36.055' W
Silvertooth 19	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.168' N, 82° 35.938' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, ERI-06	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.155' N, 82° 35.955' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, #25	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.155' N, 82° 35.955' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, Site #25	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.155' N, 82° 35.957' W
Silvertooth 18-2	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.171' N, 82° 35.936' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, ERI-06	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.157' N, 82° 35.955' W
Silvertooth 25	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.156' N, 82° 35.957' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, 32-06	9.8 mi	25 ft	27° 17.122' N, 82° 35.999' W
Silvertooth #25	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.160' N, 82° 35.952' W
Silvertooth 25	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.148' N, 82° 35.968' W
Silvertooth 25	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.160' N, 82° 35.953' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, #25-14	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.164' N, 82° 35.950' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, ER-1-07	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.161' N, 82° 35.955' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth,	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.149' N, 82° 35.971' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, Site #13	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.221' N, 82° 35.881' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, #25-7	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.155' N, 82° 35.966' W
Silvertooth 25	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.154' N, 82° 35.967' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, #25-2	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.155' N, 82° 35.966' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, #25	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.160' N, 82° 35.961' W
Silvertooth 25	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.154' N, 82° 35.970' W
Silvertooth 25	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.166' N, 82° 35.955' W
Silvertooth 26 Bayballs	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.170' N, 82° 35.952' W
Silvertooth 18/25	9.8 mi	25 ft	27° 17.170' N, 82° 35.952' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, Site #7	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.254' N, 82° 35.845' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, #24-25	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.157' N, 82° 35.971' W
Silvertooth 25	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.161' N, 82° 35.966' W
Silvertooth 25	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.152' N, 82° 35.978' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, #25	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.160' N, 82° 35.971' W
Silvertooth 25 Bayballs	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.163' N, 82° 35.971' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, 36-06	9.8 mi	25 ft	27° 17.089' N, 82° 36.065' W
Silvertooth #24	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.160' N, 82° 35.977' W
Silvertooth 25	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.157' N, 82° 35.982' W
Silvertooth 25	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.158' N, 82° 35.983' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, #25-3	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.182' N, 82° 35.953' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, 30-06	9.8 mi	25 ft	27° 17.122' N, 82° 36.029' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, #25	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.170' N, 82° 35.970' W
Silvertooth 24	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.158' N, 82° 35.989' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, Site #18	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.188' N, 82° 35.955' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, #25	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.178' N, 82° 35.970' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, Site #12	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.221' N, 82° 35.918' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, #12	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.221' N, 82° 35.918' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, Site #6	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.254' N, 82° 35.882' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, MJI-06	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.254' N, 82° 35.884' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, #25-12	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.221' N, 82° 35.927' W
Silvertooth #23	9.8 mi	33 ft	27° 17.155' N, 82° 36.012' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, #25-8	9.8 mi	30 ft	27° 17.199' N, 82° 35.962' W
Silvertooth #24	9.8 mi	31 ft	27° 17.162' N, 82° 36.008' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, 29-06	9.9 mi	25 ft	27° 17.122' N, 82° 36.065' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, Site #17	9.9 mi	30 ft	27° 17.188' N, 82° 35.992' W
Silvertooth #23	9.9 mi	29 ft	27° 17.166' N, 82° 36.021' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, Site #11	9.9 mi	30 ft	27° 17.221' N, 82° 35.956' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, Site #5	9.9 mi	30 ft	27° 17.254' N, 82° 35.918' W
Silvertooth #16	9.9 mi	30 ft	27° 17.176' N, 82° 36.017' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, NEP1-07	9.9 mi	30 ft	27° 17.254' N, 82° 35.920' W
Silvertooth #23	9.9 mi	30 ft	27° 17.171' N, 82° 36.027' W
Silvertooth #16	9.9 mi	31 ft	27° 17.176' N, 82° 36.023' W
Silvertooth #23	9.9 mi	30 ft	27° 17.170' N, 82° 36.032' W
Silvertooth #16	9.9 mi	30 ft	27° 17.178' N, 82° 36.027' W
Silvertooth #16	9.9 mi	33 ft	27° 17.187' N, 82° 36.016' W
Silvertooth #16	9.9 mi	31 ft	27° 17.183' N, 82° 36.022' W
Ron Lukens Memorial Reef	9.9 mi	30 ft	27° 17.184' N, 82° 36.027' W
Silvertooth #16	9.9 mi	30 ft	27° 17.184' N, 82° 36.027' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, #10	9.9 mi	30 ft	27° 17.221' N, 82° 35.983' W
Silvertooth #16	9.9 mi	31 ft	27° 17.179' N, 82° 36.039' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, Site #16	9.9 mi	30 ft	27° 17.188' N, 82° 36.029' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, Site #10	9.9 mi	30 ft	27° 17.221' N, 82° 35.992' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, Site #4	9.9 mi	30 ft	27° 17.254' N, 82° 35.956' W
Silvertooth #16	9.9 mi	30 ft	27° 17.20' N, 82° 36.040' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, Site #15	9.9 mi	30 ft	27° 17.188' N, 82° 36.066' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, Site #9	9.9 mi	30 ft	27° 17.221' N, 82° 36.029' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, Reefball Site#9	9.9 mi	30 ft	27° 17.223' N, 82° 36.029' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, Reefball Site#3	9.9 mi	30 ft	27° 17.254' N, 82° 35.992' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, Site #3	9.9 mi	30 ft	27° 17.254' N, 82° 35.992' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, Site #8	9.9 mi	30 ft	27° 17.221' N, 82° 36.066' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, Reefball Site#8	9.9 mi	30 ft	27° 17.221' N, 82° 36.068' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, PH1-07	9.9 mi	30 ft	27° 17.254' N, 82° 36.029' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, Reefball Site#2	9.9 mi	30 ft	27° 17.254' N, 82° 36.030' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, NEP1-07	10.0 mi	30 ft	27° 17.254' N, 82° 36.067' W
I-1, Lynn Silvertooth, Reefball Site#1	10.0 mi	30 ft	27° 17.254' N, 82° 36.069' W

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

Nearby

Marinas

Bayfront Marina (Turtle Beach Marina)3.1 mi

Freedom Boat Club5.5 mi

Nearest fuel docks

Bayfront Marina (Turtle Beach Marina)3.1 mi

Freedom Boat Club5.5 mi

Other ramps nearby

Blackburn Point Park Motorized Boat Ramp0.1 mi

Blackburn Point Park Rowing Facility0.2 mi

Osprey Fishing Pier Kayak Launch1.2 mi

All ramps on Little Sarasota Bay Ramps in Sarasota County Ramps in Osprey

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

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