Venice LemonBay Kayakers

Economy Tackle  / Dolphin Paddlesports​

6018 S. Tamiami Tr. Sarasota, FL. 34231.
941-922-9671
www.economytackle.com
www.floridakayak.com

Where we buy our equipment.

All kayaks and kayakers must observe all State and Federal Regulations regarding safety and navigation rules.  This includes carrying a CG approved PFD that is "readily accessible" (not inside a hatch or under your seat) and an effective sound producing device such as a whistle or horn.

​NOTE:  Paddles are subject to cancellation or change.   Please check the website before you leave for the latest update. 

                                      Saturday December 6th Paddle

Shell Creek – Hathaway Park:  The Venice-Lemon Bay Kayakers will have a kayak trip with a launch time of 9:30 am on Saturday December 6th launching from Hathaway Park (north east of Punta Gorda) with a destination of paddling up scenic Shell Creek and return.  The trip will be 3 ½ to 4 hours in duration, 8 ½ to 9 miles long, rated as intermediate.  

"Launch time of 9:30 a.m."means that you are in the water and are ready paddle. Please allow ample time for travel, unloading your kayaks, and preparing for the trip.

Facilities:The Park has restrooms, picnic tables, and trashcans.

Directions:  Going south on I-75.  At Punta Gorda, take Exit 164 and go northeast on Hwy. 17 toward Acadia. Go about 4.2 miles and look right for the Royal Thai Restaurant, go just beyond a large yellowish “Shell Creek Park” billboard and turn right onto Washington Loop Road which is also marked as CR 764. Go about 4.5 miles and watch for the Shell Creek Mobile Home Park on the left; just beyond that on the left is the entrance to Hathaway Park.  The first left goes to the boat ramp.   The second left takes you to the paddle craft site  If driving south on Hwy 41 cross the Peace River into Punta Gorda and get into the left hand lane.  Turn left on Olympia Ave (which is Hwy 17) and follow it east under I 75, through Cleveland, to your turn onto Washington Loop Rd.

                       SAFETY COMES FIRST. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR PFD!

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                        Wednesday December 10th  Paddle

Laurel Road - Myakka River Park: The Venice-Lemon Bay Kayakers will have a kayak trip with a launch time of 9:30am on Wednesday December 10th,   launching from Laurel Road in Venice into the Myakka River at Myakka River Park and paddle up the river and back.  The trip will be about 3 ½ hours in duration, 7 ½ miles long, is rated intermediate.   

“Launch time of 9:30am” means that you are in the water and ready to paddle.  Please allow ample time for travel, unloading your kayak and preparing for the trip.    Bring your wheels

Facilities:  Restrooms, picnic tables,

Directions:  Take I-75 or Hwy 41 or any other route that puts you on Laurel Road in Venice going east.  Follow Laurel Road to the end and into the Park.  The official launch site is a floating dock approximately twelve inches above the water level, and 50 yards from the parking lot. This is a very difficult launch for tippy boats, and any other than physically fit paddlers.  There is an unofficial area that consists of a slight slope down to a sandy spot along the river. This sandy spot is approximately 150 yards from the parking lot. Bring your cart or be prepared to borrow one.

                         SAFETY COMES FIRST. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR PFD.

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                                   Saturday December 13th  Paddle

DeSoto Deep Creek Ramp - Nav-A-Gator: The Venice-Lemon Bay Kayakers will have a kayak trip on Saturday December 13th  launching from DeSoto Deep Creek Ramp (by the Nav-A-Gator) east of Port Charlotte at 9:30 am.  We will paddle the waters in the area. The trip will be about 3 ½ hours in duration, 7- 8 miles long, is rated as intermediate.   

"Launch time of 9:30 a.m." means that you are in the water and are ready paddle. Please allow ample time for travel, unloading your kayaks, and preparing for the trip.

Facilities: The DeSoto County Deep Creek launch ramp is concrete; the Park has restroom facilities and free parking for vehicles and trailers.

Directions:  If you are using I 75 use exit 170 “Kings Highway”. Go East on Kings Highway (past Wal-Mart) for 2.9 miles and turn right onto SW Peace River St. There is black and yellow billboard advertising the Navigator Bar and Grill at the turn. Follow SW Peace River St for 1.4 miles until it ends at the public boat launch. Parking is in the DeSoto Deep Creek Park.  If southbound on Hwy, 41 from Venice/North Port turn left at the junction of SR 776 and 41, at Port Charlotte Town Center, onto Veterans Blvd.  Follow the turns and curves on Veterans Blvd until you junction with Kings Hwy (SR769) near I 75.  Turn left onto Kings Hwy and follow it under I 75 and continue to your right turn onto Peace River St.

                          SAFETY COMES FIRST. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR PFD!

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All trips have a Launch Time of 9:30am. unless shown otherwise in the trip details.

"Launch Time" means you are in the water and ready to paddle.  Please allow sufficient time for travel, unloading equipment and preparing for the trip.

​​On any trip extending past official sunset all kayaks must carry a White light that is visible for at least one mile or be equipped with approved  Red,  Green  and  White navigation lights.