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 January 17th Paddle

Babcock-Webb Wildlife Management Area: The Venice Lemon Bay Kayakers will have a kayak trip with a launch time of 9:30am on Saturday January 17th,  launching from the # 2 boat ramp at Webb Lake in the Babcock-Webb Wildlife Management Area with a destination of paddling around the Islands and Bays in Webb Lake.  This trip will be about 7 miles long, 3 hours in duration, rated intermediate.  

  NOTE:   The launch site is boat ramp #2.

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

Facilities: This is a State of Florida Fish & Wildlife Management Area and you will find a collection point at the entrance of the Area. There is a $3.00 per person fee $6.00 max per vehicle to enter the Preserve.  It is free if you are 65 or older and a Florida resident, children under 16, or certified disabled persons. (Cash ONLY) We will be launching from # 2 boat ramp off the sand/gravel/grass areas on either side of the concrete ramp.  There is ample parking at the launch site.  No other facilities are at this launch site but there are restrooms at the entrance and on the ½ mile drive along the lake.

Directions:  Going south on I-75, take exit 158, Truckers Grade/Cecil B. Webb exit.  At the end of the off ramp turn left, go under I-75 and you will enter the Babcock-Webb Wildlife Preserve.  If you are under 65 stop and put 3 dollars per person into a provided envelope and drop it into the receptacle.  Then proceed straight ahead to the Ranger Station and turn right (south) and follow the paved road along the lake for 1/2 miles to the # 2 boat ramp. The launch area in on the left.

                          SAFETY COMES FIRST. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR PFD!
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                                      Wednesday January 21st Paddle

Blackburn Point:  The Venice Lemon Bay Kayakers will have a kayak trip with a launch time of 9:30 am on Wednesday January 21st, launching from Blackburn Point Road (east just before crossing the ICW on the south side of the road) to waters in the area.  This trip will be about 3-4 hours in duration, 6 – 7 miles long, is rated intermediate.  Traveling up South Creek and waters in the area.

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

 Facilities:   There are picnic tables, trashcans, BBQ grills, and restrooms at the boat ramp a short way across the boardwalk to the east.

Directions:  From Hwy 41 in Osprey turn west onto Blackburn Point Rd. and continue to the bridge.  Turn left before crossing the bridge and park on the south side of the road in the sandy area.

                             SAFETY COMES FIRST.  ALWAYS WEAR YOUR PFD!

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                                         Saturday January 24th Paddle

Loreto Court Ramp:  The Venice-Lemon Bay Kayakers will have a kayak trip with a launch time of 9:30am on Saturday January 24th   launching from Loreto Court Ramp in Nokomis into Shakett Creek then into Salt Creek and return.  This paddle will be about 3 ½ hours in duration, 7 - 8 miles long, rated intermediate.

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

Facilities:  This launch has one concrete ramp with one trashcan and one ramp sign. There are no other facilities. Parking is across the from the launch site and is sand/grass. There is an Eagle nest located in one of the tall adjacent pine trees.

Directions:  From Hwy. 41 in Nokomis turn east at Captain Eddy’s Seafood Restaurant onto Colonia Lane. Follow Colonia Lane across railroad tracks and past a cemetery, then look for the small Suncoast Industrial Park on the left (north). Just beyond the industrial park, turn left (north) on to River Blvd. South and go northward to Loreto Court. Turn left (west) on Loreto Court and follow it until it dead ends. The ramp is on the right (north).

                     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.