Herbert Hoover Dike - Boat Launch
Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:16 PM
- Water level
- 18.64 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Harney Pond
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 02257790 — HARNEY POND CANAL ABOVE S-71 NR LAKEPORT, FL · 2.9 mi from Harney Pond
Launch Light & Moon — July 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (84% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Herbert Hoover Dike - Boat Launch
| Location | Sarasota Colony, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Harney Pond |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.7/5 (34 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 26.992810, -81.067235 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Glades County |
Herbert Hoover Dike - Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Harney Pond in Sarasota Colony, Florida at coordinates 26.99281, -81.06723. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC). Rated 4.7/5 based on 34 Google reviews.
Herbert Hoover Dike - Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Harney Pond in Sarasota Colony, Glades 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: Concrete, launch lanes: 2, restrooms: Flush Toilet. 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 Sarasota Colony • public launch in Glades County • fishing access on Harney Pond • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 2 |
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 60 spaces |
| Hours | 24 Hours |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | Glades County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Herbert Hoover Dike - Boat Launch
Is Herbert Hoover Dike - Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Herbert Hoover Dike - Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Sarasota Colony, Florida.
How is Herbert Hoover Dike - Boat Launch rated?
Herbert Hoover Dike - Boat Launch has a 4.7 out of 5 rating based on 34 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Herbert Hoover Dike - Boat Launch access?
Herbert Hoover Dike - Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Harney Pond in Sarasota Colony, Florida.
How do I get to Herbert Hoover Dike - Boat Launch?
Herbert Hoover Dike - Boat Launch is located at coordinates 26.992810, -81.067235 in Sarasota Colony, 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
The area surrounding Herbert Hoover Dike - Boat Launch includes 6 other public boat ramps within 1.1 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.