Paddle launch · New Smyrna Beach · Volusia County
Indian River Lagoon Preserve Park Kayak Beach (Long Portage)
Indian River · Bay or lagoon · Salt or Brackish Water
Manatee protection zone on the water here
- Max 30 MPH/25 MPH Night (All Year) · Rule 68C-22.012(3)(d)7.
State zones from the FWC. Federal and local speed zones can also apply: follow the posted signs.
Florida FWC boat ramp inventory
About Indian River Lagoon Preserve Park Kayak Beach (Long Portage)
About this ramp
Indian River Lagoon Preserve Park Kayak Beach (Long Portage) is a hand launch site for kayaks, canoes and paddleboards in New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County on Indian River, a bay or lagoon with salt or brackish water. It is publicly owned and open to everyone and managed by New Smyrna Beach.
Launching
The ramp has a launch with a sand, dirt, mud surface. There is no dock.
Fees, parking and hours
Launching is free. Parking: 8 car spaces, paved - asphalt or concrete. Hours: Daytime Use Only.
Facilities
Restrooms: Flush Toilet. Accessibility: Moderate Level of Accessibility. Amenities: picnic.
Fishing
26 artificial reefs within 10 miles of the ramp, from the FWC artificial reef program.
Flagler SW 2015
2.6 mi
- Depth
- 37 ft
- Relief
- 10 ft
- GPS
- 29° 02.457' N, 80° 52.960' W
- Material
- Culverts
Flagler S
2.6 mi
- Depth
- 40 ft
- Relief
- 8 ft
- GPS
- 29° 02.479' N, 80° 52.874' W
- Material
- Barriers
Flagler SSW
2.7 mi
- Depth
- 38 ft
- Relief
- 7 ft
- GPS
- 29° 02.515' N, 80° 53.004' W
- Material
- Barriers
Flagler SE 2015
2.7 mi
- Depth
- 38 ft
- Relief
- 9 ft
- GPS
- 29° 02.517' N, 80° 52.813' W
- Material
- Culverts
Show all 26 reefs
| Reef | Distance | Depth | GPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagler SW 2015 | 2.6 mi | 37 ft | 29° 02.457' N, 80° 52.960' W |
| Flagler S | 2.6 mi | 40 ft | 29° 02.479' N, 80° 52.874' W |
| Flagler SSW | 2.7 mi | 38 ft | 29° 02.515' N, 80° 53.004' W |
| Flagler SE 2015 | 2.7 mi | 38 ft | 29° 02.517' N, 80° 52.813' W |
| Flagler Center | 2.7 mi | 40 ft | 29° 02.553' N, 80° 52.927' W |
| Flagler SE Inside 2015 | 2.7 mi | 38 ft | 29° 02.566' N, 80° 52.832' W |
| Flagler NNW | 2.7 mi | 38 ft | 29° 02.585' N, 80° 53.012' W |
| Flagler ESE 2015 | 2.8 mi | 40 ft | 29° 02.583' N, 80° 52.779' W |
| Flagler NE Inside 2015 | 2.8 mi | 40 ft | 29° 02.609' N, 80° 52.930' W |
| Flagler NW 2015 | 2.8 mi | 37 ft | 29° 02.649' N, 80° 53.066' W |
| Flagler ENE 2015 | 2.8 mi | 40 ft | 29° 02.645' N, 80° 52.820' W |
| Flagler NNE 2015 | 2.8 mi | 39 ft | 29° 02.687' N, 80° 52.984' W |
| Lighthouse Point 1 | 8.1 mi | 60 ft | 29° 07.258' N, 80° 53.304' W |
| Lighthouse Point 2 | 8.1 mi | 60 ft | 29° 07.271' N, 80° 53.305' W |
| Lighthouse Point 3 | 8.1 mi | 60 ft | 29° 07.284' N, 80° 53.311' W |
| Site #5_2011_SW | 9.0 mi | 65 ft | 29° 06.894' N, 80° 48.634' W |
| Site 05_2013_S | 9.1 mi | – | 29° 06.884' N, 80° 48.311' W |
| Site #5_2012_W | 9.2 mi | 62 ft | 29° 07.188' N, 80° 48.635' W |
| Site #5_2011_SE | 9.3 mi | 65 ft | 29° 06.919' N, 80° 48.029' W |
| Site #5_1990_#2 | 9.4 mi | 65 ft | 29° 07.180' N, 80° 48.320' W |
| Site #5_1997 | 9.5 mi | 65 ft | 29° 07.189' N, 80° 48.234' W |
| Site 5_2014_WNW | 9.5 mi | 67 ft | 29° 07.360' N, 80° 48.555' W |
| Site #5_2011_NW | 9.5 mi | 65 ft | 29° 07.489' N, 80° 48.657' W |
| Site #5_2012_E | 9.5 mi | 62 ft | 29° 07.168' N, 80° 48.030' W |
| Site 05_2013_N | 9.7 mi | – | 29° 07.475' N, 80° 48.308' W |
| Site #5_2011_NE | 9.8 mi | 65 ft | 29° 07.443' N, 80° 48.102' W |
Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Check fishing license and bag limit rules before you go.
Nearby
Other ramps nearby
Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check local signs for current fees and hours.