Boat ramp · Marathon · Monroe County
North Marathon Shores Public Boat Ramp (aka. Dodge Lake)
Florida Bay · Ocean or Gulf · Salt or Brackish Water
Florida FWC boat ramp inventory
About North Marathon Shores Public Boat Ramp (aka. Dodge Lake)
About this ramp
North Marathon Shores Public Boat Ramp (aka. Dodge Lake) is a boat ramp in Marathon, Monroe County on Florida Bay, a ocean or Gulf with salt or brackish water. It is publicly owned and open to everyone and managed by City of Marathon.
Launching
The ramp has 1 lane with a concrete surface. The FWC rates its condition as good to excellent. There is a launch dock.
Fees, parking and hours
Launching is free. Parking: 1 car spaces, not paved - gravel/limestone/packed soil. Hours: 24 Hours.
Facilities
Restrooms: No Toilet. Accessibility: No Accommodations for Accessibility.
Fishing
4 artificial reefs within 10 miles of the ramp, from the FWC artificial reef program.
Thunderbolt
7.5 mi
- Depth
- 118 ft
- Relief
- 60 ft
- GPS
- 24° 39.480' N, 80° 57.90' W
- Material
- Cable Vessel NAVY 188'
Marathon Reef Site
7.9 mi
- Depth
- 100 ft
- GPS
- 24° 39.050' N, 80° 57.787' W
- Material
- Rubble Bridge
Marathon Reef
8.6 mi
- Depth
- 115 ft
- GPS
- 24° 38.388' N, 80° 57.555' W
- Material
- Bridge Spans
Marathon Reef
8.6 mi
- Depth
- 115 ft
- GPS
- 24° 38.461' N, 80° 57.451' W
- Material
- Bridge Spans
Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Check fishing license and bag limit rules before you go.
Nearby
Marinas
Nearest fuel docks
Other ramps nearby
Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check local signs for current fees and hours.