Paddle launch · Englewood · Charlotte County
Oyster Creek Environmental Park Kayak Launch
Oyster Creek · Bay or lagoon · Salt or Brackish Water
Manatee protection zone on the water here
- Slow Speed (All Year) · Rule 68C-22.015(2)(b)1.
State zones from the FWC. Federal and local speed zones can also apply: follow the posted signs.
Florida FWC boat ramp inventory
About Oyster Creek Environmental Park Kayak Launch
About this ramp
Oyster Creek Environmental Park Kayak Launch is a hand launch site for kayaks, canoes and paddleboards in Englewood, Charlotte County on Oyster Creek, a bay or lagoon with salt or brackish water. It is publicly owned and open to everyone and managed by Charlotte County.
Launching
The ramp has a launch with a sand & gravel surface. The FWC rates its condition as good to excellent. There is no dock.
Fees, parking and hours
Launching is free. Parking: 18 car spaces, not paved - gravel/limestone/packed soil. Hours: 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Facilities
Restrooms: No Toilet. Accessibility: No Accommodations for Accessibility. Amenities: picnic.
Fishing
22 artificial reefs within 10 miles of the ramp, from the FWC artificial reef program.
Manasota Key Mitigation (Reef B)
2.1 mi
- Depth
- 21 ft
- Relief
- 7 ft
- GPS
- 26° 55.221' N, 82° 21.858' W
- Material
- Limestone Boulders (15301)
Englewood Fish Haven
2.2 mi
- Depth
- 22 ft
- GPS
- 26° 54.70' N, 82° 21.80' W
- Material
- Rubble Bridge
Manasota Key Mitigation (Reef A)
2.6 mi
- Depth
- 21 ft
- Relief
- 7 ft
- GPS
- 26° 55.939' N, 82° 22.332' W
- Material
- Limestone Boulders (15301)
M-14
7.7 mi
- Depth
- 45 ft
- Relief
- 8 ft
- GPS
- 26° 52.269' N, 82° 26.430' W
- Material
- Culverts
Show all 22 reefs
| Reef | Distance | Depth | GPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manasota Key Mitigation (Reef B) | 2.1 mi | 21 ft | 26° 55.221' N, 82° 21.858' W |
| Englewood Fish Haven | 2.2 mi | 22 ft | 26° 54.70' N, 82° 21.80' W |
| Manasota Key Mitigation (Reef A) | 2.6 mi | 21 ft | 26° 55.939' N, 82° 22.332' W |
| M-14 | 7.7 mi | 45 ft | 26° 52.269' N, 82° 26.430' W |
| Stump Pass 7 Mile Reef | 7.7 mi | 42 ft | 26° 52.256' N, 82° 26.434' W |
| M-14 | 7.7 mi | 43 ft | 26° 52.236' N, 82° 26.441' W |
| Novak Reef 04-Buoy#1 | 7.8 mi | 30 ft | 26° 48.680' N, 82° 19.604' W |
| Novak Reef 04-Buoy#1 | 7.8 mi | 30 ft | 26° 48.671' N, 82° 19.620' W |
| Novak Reef 04-Buoy#3 | 7.8 mi | 30 ft | 26° 48.644' N, 82° 19.539' W |
| Novak Reef 04-Buoy#3 | 7.8 mi | 30 ft | 26° 48.604' N, 82° 19.654' W |
| Novak Reef #4 | 7.9 mi | 30 ft | 26° 48.573' N, 82° 19.703' W |
| Novak Reef #3 | 7.9 mi | 30 ft | 26° 48.572' N, 82° 19.702' W |
| Novak Reef #2 | 7.9 mi | 30 ft | 26° 48.571' N, 82° 19.701' W |
| Novak Reef #1 | 7.9 mi | 29 ft | 26° 48.570' N, 82° 19.70' W |
| Novak Reef 04-Buoy#1 | 8.0 mi | 30 ft | 26° 48.50' N, 82° 19.541' W |
| M-13 Site | 8.3 mi | 42 ft | 26° 55.099' N, 82° 27.882' W |
| M-13 Site | 8.3 mi | 42 ft | 26° 55.121' N, 82° 27.898' W |
| M-13 Site | 8.3 mi | 42 ft | 26° 55.134' N, 82° 27.90' W |
| M-13 Site | 8.4 mi | 43 ft | 26° 55.010' N, 82° 27.961' W |
| M-13 Site | 8.4 mi | 43 ft | 26° 55.003' N, 82° 28.001' W |
| Tremblay Reef Barge | 8.6 mi | 42 ft | 26° 48.415' N, 82° 22.651' W |
| Tremblay Reef | 8.6 mi | 41 ft | 26° 48.350' N, 82° 22.70' 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.