Paddle launch · Oakland Park · Broward County
J. Dewey Hawkins Landing - Kayak Launch Dock
Middle River · Saltwater canal · Salt or Brackish Water
FeeFree
WaterSalt or brackish
Manatee protection zone on the water here
- Slow Speed (All Year) · Rule 68C-22.010(2)(d)4.
State zones from the FWC. Federal and local speed zones can also apply: follow the posted signs.
Florida FWC boat ramp inventory
About J. Dewey Hawkins Landing - Kayak Launch Dock
About this ramp
J. Dewey Hawkins Landing - Kayak Launch Dock is a hand launch site for kayaks, canoes and paddleboards in Oakland Park, Broward County on Middle River, a saltwater canal with salt or brackish water. It is publicly owned and open to everyone and managed by City of Oakland Park.
Launching
The ramp has a launch with a floating dock surface. There is a floating kayak launch dock.
Fees, parking and hours
Launching is free. Parking: 1 car spaces, paved - asphalt or concrete. Hours: Sunrise to Sunset.
Facilities
Restrooms: No Toilet. Accessibility: Low Level of Accessibility.
Fishing
100 artificial reefs within 10 miles of the ramp, from the FWC artificial reef program.
BioRock Reef Project
2.8 mi
- Depth
- 12 ft
- Relief
- 5 ft
- GPS
- 26° 11.196' N, 80° 05.561' W
- Material
- Rebar Modules (2)
NOVA Reef Roc Artificial Reef
2.9 mi
- Depth
- 43 ft
- Relief
- 1 ft
- GPS
- 26° 09.10' N, 80° 05.195' W
- Material
- REEF-ROC Unit (201)
NOVA/Swiss Cheese-Shallow
2.9 mi
- Depth
- 24 ft
- Relief
- 3 ft
- GPS
- 26° 08.130' N, 80° 05.790' W
- Material
- Cubes NOVA
Robert Edmister
3.2 mi
- Depth
- 76 ft
- Relief
- 30 ft
- GPS
- 26° 09.193' N, 80° 04.837' W
- Material
- Cutter USCG 95'
Show all 100 reefs
| Reef | Distance | Depth | GPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BioRock Reef Project | 2.8 mi | 12 ft | 26° 11.196' N, 80° 05.561' W |
| NOVA Reef Roc Artificial Reef | 2.9 mi | 43 ft | 26° 09.10' N, 80° 05.195' W |
| NOVA/Swiss Cheese-Shallow | 2.9 mi | 24 ft | 26° 08.130' N, 80° 05.790' W |
| Robert Edmister | 3.2 mi | 76 ft | 26° 09.193' N, 80° 04.837' W |
| Dragon Reef | 3.2 mi | 70 ft | 26° 09.494' N, 80° 04.773' W |
| Ken Vitale, Formaly The "Tracy" | 3.2 mi | 70 ft | 26° 09.559' N, 80° 04.763' W |
| Paul Sherman Reef | 3.2 mi | 70 ft | 26° 09.197' N, 80° 04.831' W |
| Lauderdale Site, C-2 | 3.2 mi | 72 ft | 26° 09.635' N, 80° 04.747' W |
| Jay Scutti | 3.2 mi | 67 ft | 26° 09.520' N, 80° 04.760' W |
| Wendy Rossheim | 3.2 mi | 65 ft | 26° 09.183' N, 80° 04.820' W |
| Dr. Robin Sherman Memorial Reef | 3.2 mi | 70 ft | 26° 09.246' N, 80° 04.792' W |
| John Michael Baker Memorial Reef (Phase II) | 3.2 mi | 70 ft | 26° 09.496' N, 80° 04.732' W |
| Peter B. Mcallister | 3.2 mi | 69 ft | 26° 10.149' N, 80° 04.718' W |
| Site C - Corky Micco Reef | 3.2 mi | 65 ft | 26° 10.085' N, 80° 04.709' W |
| John Michael Baker Memorial Reef - Phase IV | 3.2 mi | 70 ft | 26° 09.490' N, 80° 04.724' W |
| Site C - Bruce Mueller Reef | 3.2 mi | 65 ft | 26° 10.116' N, 80° 04.706' W |
| John Michael Baker Memorial Reef | 3.2 mi | 70 ft | 26° 09.482' N, 80° 04.721' W |
| NOVA/Swiss Cheese-Deep | 3.3 mi | 70 ft | 26° 11.190' N, 80° 04.950' W |
| C2-Eternal Reef | 3.4 mi | 65 ft | 26° 08.553' N, 80° 04.916' W |
| Site C - Eagle Scout Reefballs | 3.4 mi | 23 ft | 26° 07.496' N, 80° 05.889' W |
| NOVA Tire Chip | 3.4 mi | 23 ft | 26° 07.490' N, 80° 05.890' W |
| Eternal Reef | 3.4 mi | 65 ft | 26° 08.553' N, 80° 04.894' W |
| Eternal Reefs | 3.4 mi | 65 ft | 26° 08.551' N, 80° 04.894' W |
| Unnamed Barge | 3.4 mi | 70 ft | 26° 08.520' N, 80° 04.886' W |
| Four Reef Balls | 3.4 mi | 24 ft | 26° 07.462' N, 80° 05.885' W |
| Coffin Memorial Reefballs | 3.4 mi | 23 ft | 26° 07.460' N, 80° 05.880' W |
| Dog Pile Reef | 3.4 mi | 66 ft | 26° 08.559' N, 80° 04.852' W |
| Mercedes | 3.5 mi | 97 ft | 26° 09.370' N, 80° 04.513' W |
| Osborne Tire Reef | 3.5 mi | 64 ft | 26° 08.322' N, 80° 04.897' W |
| Ft. Lauderdale, C-1 Reef | 3.5 mi | 25 ft | 26° 08.206' N, 80° 04.967' W |
| DNR Barges | 3.6 mi | 70 ft | 26° 08.557' N, 80° 04.637' W |
| Site C - Rebel | 3.6 mi | 110 ft | 26° 10.253' N, 80° 04.332' W |
| Atria (Jim) Atria Reef | 3.7 mi | 112 ft | 26° 09.870' N, 80° 04.225' W |
| Pipe And Pontoon | 3.7 mi | 70 ft | 26° 08.105' N, 80° 04.786' W |
| Hog Heaven | 3.7 mi | 69 ft | 26° 08.102' N, 80° 04.786' W |
| Rinker Experimental Shallow | 3.7 mi | 23 ft | 26° 07.462' N, 80° 05.380' W |
| Rinker Experimental Deep | 3.8 mi | 70 ft | 26° 07.350' N, 80° 05.490' W |
| John Michael Baker Fishing Reef | 3.8 mi | 155 ft | 26° 09.457' N, 80° 04.134' W |
| Trio Bravo | 3.9 mi | 145 ft | 26° 08.727' N, 80° 04.293' W |
| Site D - NSWC Cable Spools | 4.0 mi | 150 ft | 26° 07.950' N, 80° 04.630' W |
| NOVA Deep Reefballs | 4.0 mi | 69 ft | 26° 07.620' N, 80° 04.890' W |
| Grouper Grotto | 4.0 mi | 150 ft | 26° 08.382' N, 80° 04.328' W |
| NOVA Reefballs-Midwater | 4.1 mi | 45 ft | 26° 07.494' N, 80° 04.912' W |
| Rinker Deep Site | 4.1 mi | 65 ft | 26° 07.461' N, 80° 04.894' W |
| Site C - Bill Boyd Reef | 4.2 mi | 265 ft | 26° 09.088' N, 80° 03.842' W |
| Site C - Deep Reef Balls | 4.3 mi | 144 ft | 26° 07.807' N, 80° 04.390' W |
| Bulk Trader | 4.4 mi | 313 ft | 26° 08.610' N, 80° 03.835' W |
| Chevron 1 | 4.4 mi | 73 ft | 26° 07.40' N, 80° 04.550' W |
| Spaghetti Barge | 4.4 mi | 105 ft | 26° 07.760' N, 80° 04.220' W |
| Reuben Reef | 4.5 mi | 70 ft | 26° 07.250' N, 80° 04.60' W |
| Monomy | 4.5 mi | 60 ft | 26° 07.520' N, 80° 04.350' W |
| US Concrete Pipe | 4.5 mi | 70 ft | 26° 07.280' N, 80° 04.50' W |
| Site C -Fla. League Of Anglers | 4.6 mi | 388 ft | 26° 10.150' N, 80° 03.360' W |
| Great Lakes | 4.8 mi | 170 ft | 26° 07.690' N, 80° 03.910' W |
| NOVA A.R. (No County) | 5.0 mi | 70 ft | 26° 07.025' N, 80° 04.120' W |
| Powell Barge | 5.1 mi | 314 ft | 26° 07.888' N, 80° 03.445' W |
| Bud Krohn Reef | 5.1 mi | 458 ft | 26° 10.925' N, 80° 03.038' W |
| NOVA A.R. (No County) | 5.1 mi | – | 26° 07.198' N, 80° 03.865' W |
| Guy Harvey | 5.1 mi | 135 ft | 26° 12.647' N, 80° 03.944' W |
| Site D - Tracor/Navy Drydock | 5.1 mi | 210 ft | 26° 06.765' N, 80° 04.233' W |
| Grady Barges | 5.1 mi | 191 ft | 26° 06.764' N, 80° 04.228' W |
| Erojacks Ft. Lauderdale | 5.2 mi | 25 ft | 26° 05.950' N, 80° 05.376' W |
| Tote Machines | 5.2 mi | 200 ft | 26° 11.810' N, 80° 03.310' W |
| Chevron / Rodeo | 5.2 mi | 170 ft | 26° 10.545' N, 80° 02.818' W |
| Caicos Express | 5.3 mi | 240 ft | 26° 12.502' N, 80° 03.663' W |
| Port Everglades Reef | 5.3 mi | 145 ft | 26° 06.760' N, 80° 04.040' W |
| Mako | 5.4 mi | 240 ft | 26° 10.905' N, 80° 02.740' W |
| Moonshot, River Bend | 5.5 mi | 70 ft | 26° 06.641' N, 80° 03.830' W |
| Imor Reef | 5.6 mi | 165 ft | 26° 13.048' N, 80° 03.760' W |
| Duzaway Houseboat | 5.6 mi | 95 ft | 26° 06.677' N, 80° 03.716' W |
| Osborne | 5.6 mi | 65 ft | 26° 06.449' N, 80° 03.896' W |
| Qualmann Barge | 5.6 mi | 145 ft | 26° 07.058' N, 80° 03.337' W |
| Kornahrens Reef | 5.7 mi | 140 ft | 26° 12.480' N, 80° 03.190' W |
| Rodeo-Lowrance | 5.8 mi | 200 ft | 26° 13.202' N, 80° 03.640' W |
| Rodeo Site - Renegade | 5.9 mi | 190 ft | 26° 13.360' N, 80° 03.620' W |
| Jim Torgerson | 5.9 mi | 120 ft | 26° 13.642' N, 80° 03.896' W |
| Rodeo Site - Miller Lite | 6.0 mi | 155 ft | 26° 12.394' N, 80° 02.749' W |
| Alpha, Rodeo Divers Reef | 6.0 mi | 78 ft | 26° 13.857' N, 80° 04.027' W |
| Rodeo Site - Jay Dorman | 6.0 mi | 78 ft | 26° 13.859' N, 80° 04.027' W |
| Okinawa Reef | 6.0 mi | 70 ft | 26° 14.011' N, 80° 04.210' W |
| Captain Dan Garnsey | 6.1 mi | 110 ft | 26° 13.857' N, 80° 03.960' W |
| Lady Luck statues | 6.1 mi | 94 ft | 26° 13.783' N, 80° 03.804' W |
| Lady Luck | 6.1 mi | 130 ft | 26° 13.807' N, 80° 03.807' W |
| Rodeo 25 | 6.2 mi | 122 ft | 26° 13.878' N, 80° 03.813' W |
| Mariner 2 | 6.2 mi | 125 ft | 26° 13.353' N, 80° 03.189' W |
| Mariner 1 | 6.3 mi | 108 ft | 26° 14.074' N, 80° 03.869' W |
| Mariner 2 | 6.4 mi | 125 ft | 26° 14.110' N, 80° 03.807' W |
| Site D - Marriott Reef | 6.4 mi | 71 ft | 26° 05.479' N, 80° 03.946' W |
| Rodeo Site - Boating Magazine | 6.4 mi | 156 ft | 26° 14.056' N, 80° 03.666' W |
| Rodeo Site - Corey & Chris | 6.5 mi | 244 ft | 26° 13.863' N, 80° 03.432' W |
| Ronald B. Johnson | 6.5 mi | 240 ft | 26° 13.880' N, 80° 03.445' W |
| Papa's Reef | 6.7 mi | 265 ft | 26° 14.102' N, 80° 03.383' W |
| Rodeo Site - Johnny Morris | 6.9 mi | 200 ft | 26° 14.383' N, 80° 03.411' W |
| Buddy Merrit | 7.1 mi | 430 ft | 26° 14.157' N, 80° 02.818' W |
| Erojacks Dania | 7.2 mi | 12 ft | 26° 03.738' N, 80° 06.435' W |
| Site D - Te Amo | 7.2 mi | 215 ft | 26° 05.187' N, 80° 03.211' W |
| Chris Craft Molds | 7.5 mi | 210 ft | 26° 04.850' N, 80° 03.237' W |
| Site D - Joe's Nightmare Barge | 7.5 mi | 217 ft | 26° 04.225' N, 80° 04.225' W |
| Limestone Boulder Piles 1-5 | 8.0 mi | 39 ft | 26° 03.165' N, 80° 05.790' W |
| Perry Street Rockpile/Segment III Mit Dania | 8.1 mi | 18 ft | 26° 02.839' N, 80° 06.701' W |
Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Check fishing license and bag limit rules before you go.
Nearby
Nearest fuel docks
Lauderdale Marina4.2 mi
Other ramps nearby
Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check local signs for current fees and hours.