Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:17 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — August 2
local timeWaning Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Deer Prairie Creek Boat Ramp
| Location | Venice, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Deer Prairie Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 27.064584, -82.286170 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Sarasota |
Deer Prairie Creek Boat Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Deer Prairie Creek in Venice, Florida at coordinates 27.06458, -82.28617. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Deer Prairie Creek Boat Ramp is a public boat launch on Deer Prairie Creek in Venice, Sarasota County, Florida. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Small Dock, restrooms: Portable Toilet, ada accessible: Yes. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Venice • public launch in Sarasota • fishing access on Deer Prairie Creek • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Small Dock |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | Portable Toilet |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | 6:00 AM to Sunset |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | Sarasota County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Deer Prairie Creek Boat Ramp
Is Deer Prairie Creek Boat Ramp free to use?
Yes, Deer Prairie Creek Boat Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Venice, Florida.
What water does Deer Prairie Creek Boat Ramp access?
Deer Prairie Creek Boat Ramp provides boat launch access to Deer Prairie Creek in Venice, Florida.
How do I get to Deer Prairie Creek Boat Ramp?
Deer Prairie Creek Boat Ramp is located at coordinates 27.064584, -82.286170 in Venice, Florida. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 3.5 mi of Deer Prairie Creek Boat Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.