Myakka River State Park - Upper Myakka Lake Kayak Launch
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:22 PM — under 2h
- Water level
- 3.55 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 Myakka River
Updated 11 min agoSource: USGS station 02298830 — MYAKKA RIVER NEAR SR 72 NEAR SARASOTA, FL · 1.9 mi from Myakka River
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (78% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Myakka River State Park - Upper Myakka Lake Kayak Launch
| Location | Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Myakka River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 27.264161, -82.288515 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Sarasota County |
Myakka River State Park - Upper Myakka Lake Kayak Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Myakka River in Florida at coordinates 27.26416, -82.28852. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Myakka River State Park - Upper Myakka Lake Kayak Launch is a public boat launch on Myakka River in 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: Sand Kayak Beach, restrooms: Flush 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 launch in Sarasota County • fishing access on Myakka River • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Sand Kayak Beach |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | 8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year |
| Fee | $6 |
| Managed By | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Myakka River State Park - Upper Myakka Lake Kayak Launch
Is Myakka River State Park - Upper Myakka Lake Kayak Launch free to use?
Yes, Myakka River State Park - Upper Myakka Lake Kayak Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Florida.
What water does Myakka River State Park - Upper Myakka Lake Kayak Launch access?
Myakka River State Park - Upper Myakka Lake Kayak Launch provides boat launch access to Myakka River in Florida.
How do I get to Myakka River State Park - Upper Myakka Lake Kayak Launch?
Myakka River State Park - Upper Myakka Lake Kayak Launch is located at coordinates 27.264161, -82.288515 in 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 10.6 mi of Myakka River State Park - Upper Myakka Lake Kayak Launch, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.