Paddle launch · Port Charlotte · Charlotte County
William R Gaines Veterans Memorial Park - Canoe and Kayak Launch
Alligator Bay · Saltwater canal · Salt or Brackish Water
Florida FWC boat ramp inventory
About William R Gaines Veterans Memorial Park - Canoe and Kayak Launch
About this ramp
William R Gaines Veterans Memorial Park - Canoe and Kayak Launch is a hand launch site for kayaks, canoes and paddleboards in Port Charlotte, Charlotte County on Alligator Bay, a saltwater canal 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 natural river bank surface. There is no dock.
Fees, parking and hours
Launching is free. Parking: 24 car spaces, not paved - grass/loose soil/sand. Hours: 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Facilities
Restrooms: Portable Toilet. Accessibility: No Accommodations for Accessibility. Amenities: picnic.
Fishing
7 artificial reefs within 10 miles of the ramp, from the FWC artificial reef program.
Charlotte Harbor Site A (Bay)
8.0 mi
- Depth
- 12 ft
- Relief
- 3 ft
- GPS
- 26° 51.502' N, 82° 05.318' W
- Material
- Reef Ball Bay (35)
Charlotte Harbor Site B (Bay)
8.0 mi
- Depth
- 12 ft
- Relief
- 3 ft
- GPS
- 26° 51.502' N, 82° 05.296' W
- Material
- Reef Ball Bay (35)
Charlotte Harbor Site A (Bay)
8.6 mi
- Depth
- 12 ft
- Relief
- 3 ft
- GPS
- 26° 50.989' N, 82° 05.317' W
- Material
- Reef Ball Bay (35)
Charlotte Harbor Site B (Bay)
8.6 mi
- Depth
- 12 ft
- Relief
- 3 ft
- GPS
- 26° 50.989' N, 82° 05.296' W
- Material
- Reef Ball Bay (35)
Show all 7 reefs
| Reef | Distance | Depth | GPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Harbor Site A (Bay) | 8.0 mi | 12 ft | 26° 51.502' N, 82° 05.318' W |
| Charlotte Harbor Site B (Bay) | 8.0 mi | 12 ft | 26° 51.502' N, 82° 05.296' W |
| Charlotte Harbor Site A (Bay) | 8.6 mi | 12 ft | 26° 50.989' N, 82° 05.317' W |
| Charlotte Harbor Site B (Bay) | 8.6 mi | 12 ft | 26° 50.989' N, 82° 05.296' W |
| Charlotte Harbour #1 (Bay) | 9.0 mi | 12 ft | 26° 50.650' N, 82° 05.317' W |
| Charlotte Harbor Site (Bay) | 9.0 mi | 12 ft | 26° 50.60' N, 82° 05.317' W |
| Charlotte Harbor Reef (Bay) | 9.1 mi | 12 ft | 26° 50.50' N, 82° 05.317' W |
Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Check fishing license and bag limit rules before you go.
Nearby
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.