Paddle launch · New Smyrna Beach · Volusia County
Marine Discovery Center Kayak Launch
Indian River · Bay or lagoon · Salt or Brackish Water
Manatee protection zone on the water here
- Slow Speed (All Year) · Rule 68C-22.012(3)(a)20.
State zones from the FWC. Federal and local speed zones can also apply: follow the posted signs.
Florida FWC boat ramp inventory
About Marine Discovery Center Kayak Launch
About this ramp
Marine Discovery Center Kayak Launch 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 privately owned and open to the public.
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: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, gate is closed after hours.
Facilities
Accessibility: No Accommodations for Accessibility.
Fishing
34 artificial reefs within 10 miles of the ramp, from the FWC artificial reef program.
Flagler NW 2015
2.1 mi
- Depth
- 37 ft
- Relief
- 10 ft
- GPS
- 29° 02.649' N, 80° 53.066' W
- Material
- Culverts
Flagler SSW
2.1 mi
- Depth
- 38 ft
- Relief
- 7 ft
- GPS
- 29° 02.515' N, 80° 53.004' W
- Material
- Barriers
Flagler NNW
2.1 mi
- Depth
- 38 ft
- Relief
- 7 ft
- GPS
- 29° 02.585' N, 80° 53.012' W
- Material
- Barriers
Flagler SW 2015
2.2 mi
- Depth
- 37 ft
- Relief
- 10 ft
- GPS
- 29° 02.457' N, 80° 52.960' W
- Material
- Culverts
Show all 34 reefs
| Reef | Distance | Depth | GPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flagler NW 2015 | 2.1 mi | 37 ft | 29° 02.649' N, 80° 53.066' W |
| Flagler SSW | 2.1 mi | 38 ft | 29° 02.515' N, 80° 53.004' W |
| Flagler NNW | 2.1 mi | 38 ft | 29° 02.585' N, 80° 53.012' W |
| Flagler SW 2015 | 2.2 mi | 37 ft | 29° 02.457' N, 80° 52.960' W |
| Flagler NNE 2015 | 2.2 mi | 39 ft | 29° 02.687' N, 80° 52.984' W |
| Flagler Center | 2.2 mi | 40 ft | 29° 02.553' N, 80° 52.927' W |
| Flagler NE Inside 2015 | 2.2 mi | 40 ft | 29° 02.609' N, 80° 52.930' W |
| Flagler S | 2.2 mi | 40 ft | 29° 02.479' N, 80° 52.874' W |
| Flagler SE Inside 2015 | 2.3 mi | 38 ft | 29° 02.566' N, 80° 52.832' W |
| Flagler SE 2015 | 2.3 mi | 38 ft | 29° 02.517' N, 80° 52.813' W |
| Flagler ENE 2015 | 2.3 mi | 40 ft | 29° 02.645' N, 80° 52.820' W |
| Flagler ESE 2015 | 2.4 mi | 40 ft | 29° 02.583' N, 80° 52.779' W |
| Lighthouse Point 1 | 6.1 mi | 60 ft | 29° 07.258' N, 80° 53.304' W |
| Lighthouse Point 2 | 6.1 mi | 60 ft | 29° 07.271' N, 80° 53.305' W |
| Lighthouse Point 3 | 6.1 mi | 60 ft | 29° 07.284' N, 80° 53.311' W |
| Sunglow SW 2015 | 8.2 mi | 45 ft | 29° 09.055' N, 80° 57.332' W |
| Sunglow SE 2015 | 8.2 mi | 47 ft | 29° 09.10' N, 80° 57.218' W |
| Sunglow W | 8.3 mi | 46 ft | 29° 09.133' N, 80° 57.387' W |
| Sunglow SE Inside 2015 | 8.3 mi | 46 ft | 29° 09.187' N, 80° 57.270' W |
| Sunglow ESE 2015 | 8.3 mi | 50 ft | 29° 09.241' N, 80° 57.165' W |
| Sunglow NW 2015 | 8.4 mi | 45 ft | 29° 09.234' N, 80° 57.434' W |
| Site #5_2011_SW | 8.4 mi | 65 ft | 29° 06.894' N, 80° 48.634' W |
| Sunglow N | 8.4 mi | 48 ft | 29° 09.30' N, 80° 57.334' W |
| Sunglow NE | 8.5 mi | 50 ft | 29° 09.355' N, 80° 57.227' W |
| Site #5_2012_W | 8.6 mi | 62 ft | 29° 07.188' N, 80° 48.635' W |
| Site 05_2013_S | 8.7 mi | – | 29° 06.884' N, 80° 48.311' W |
| Site 5_2014_WNW | 8.8 mi | 67 ft | 29° 07.360' N, 80° 48.555' W |
| Site #5_2011_NW | 8.9 mi | 65 ft | 29° 07.489' N, 80° 48.657' W |
| Site #5_1990_#2 | 8.9 mi | 65 ft | 29° 07.180' N, 80° 48.320' W |
| Site #5_2011_SE | 8.9 mi | 65 ft | 29° 06.919' N, 80° 48.029' W |
| Site #5_1997 | 9.0 mi | 65 ft | 29° 07.189' N, 80° 48.234' W |
| Site #5_2012_E | 9.1 mi | 62 ft | 29° 07.168' N, 80° 48.030' W |
| Site 05_2013_N | 9.1 mi | – | 29° 07.475' N, 80° 48.308' W |
| Site #5_2011_NE | 9.2 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.
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Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check local signs for current fees and hours.