Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:25 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 — July 16
local timeNew Moon (2% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Dr. Willard ""Bill"" Coy Preserve Kayak Access
| Location | Rotonda, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lemon Bay |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 26.891060, -82.310596 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Charlotte County |
Dr. Willard ""Bill"" Coy Preserve Kayak Access is a public boat launch providing access to Lemon Bay in Rotonda, Florida at coordinates 26.89106, -82.31060. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Dr. Willard ""Bill"" Coy Preserve Kayak Access is a public boat launch on Lemon Bay in Rotonda, Charlotte 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: Gravel, restrooms: No Toilet, trailer parking: 4 spaces. 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 Rotonda • public launch in Charlotte County • fishing access on Lemon Bay • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Gravel |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | No Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 4 spaces |
| Hours | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | Charlotte County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Willard ""Bill"" Coy Preserve Kayak Access
Is Dr. Willard ""Bill"" Coy Preserve Kayak Access free to use?
Yes, Dr. Willard ""Bill"" Coy Preserve Kayak Access is a public boat launch with free access in Rotonda, Florida.
What water does Dr. Willard ""Bill"" Coy Preserve Kayak Access access?
Dr. Willard ""Bill"" Coy Preserve Kayak Access provides boat launch access to Lemon Bay in Rotonda, Florida.
How do I get to Dr. Willard ""Bill"" Coy Preserve Kayak Access?
Dr. Willard ""Bill"" Coy Preserve Kayak Access is located at coordinates 26.891060, -82.310596 in Rotonda, 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 3.7 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.