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.

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

Venice LemonBay Kayakers

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.

​​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.

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.

                                 

                                                              Saturday March 30th Paddle

 
Fort Hamer:  The Venice-Lemon Bay Kayakers will have a kayak trip with a launch time of 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday November 17th, launching from Fort Hamer and paddling up the Manatee River and Gamble Creek. The trip will be about 3 1/2 hours in duration, 7 miles long, rated as intermediate.  

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

Facilities: There is a concrete ramp with a sand ramp just upstream. Parking is ample and is sand. There are trashcans and picnic tables and one porta-potty

Directions: 

From Venice:   Take I-75 north;  get off at Exit 220; go east on FL 64 about 2.5 miles;  turn left on Upper Manatee Road in about 2.5 miles; continue straight on Fort Hamer Road  (Upper Manatee Rd curves east); cross the Manatee River turn left on Rive Isle Run, turn left into Fort Hamer Boat Launch facilities.

                             
SAFETY COMES FIRST. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR PDF

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 Wednesday April 3rd Paddle

 
Snook Haven County Park Boat Ramp - The Venice-Lemon Bay Kayakers will have a kayak trip with a launch time of 9:30 am on Wednesday April 3rd, at the Snook Haven County Park Boat Ramp east of Venice with a destination of paddling up the Myakka River and return. This trip will be about 3-4 hours in duration, 7-8 miles long, rated intermediate.

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

Facilities: The Snook Haven launch area is a boat ramp; parking is sand, grass and gravel.  There are restrooms, picnic tables and a restaurant.

Directions:  From I-75 Exit 191, go south on River Road to Venice Avenue. Turn left at the light onto Venice Ave, a dirt road leading to Snook Haven Restaurant, and follow it until you see the “Boat Ramp” sign on the left and Camp Venice Retreat on the right.

From Hwy. 41 in South Venice turn north at the traffic light onto River Road and go about 4.5 miles to Venice Ave, a dirt road leading to Snook Haven Restaurant, and follow it until you see the “Boat Ramp” sign on the left and Camp Venice Retreat on the right.

From Hwy. 41 in “central” Venice go east about six miles on Venice Ave and continue straight at the traffic light crossing River Rd onto the dirt road leading to Snook Haven Restaurant, and follow it until you see the “Boat Ramp” sign on the left and Camp Venice Retreat on the right.

                             
THINK SAFETY FIRST. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR PFD!

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                                            Saturday April 6th Paddle

DeSoto Deep Creek Ramp - Nav-A-Gator: The Venice-Lemon Bay Kayakers will have a kayak trip on Saturday April 6th  launching from DeSoto Deep Creek Ramp (by the Nav-A-Gator) east of Port Charlotte at 9:30 am.   Lettuce Lake area is the destination. The trip will be about 3 ½ hours in duration, 8 miles long, is rated as intermediate.  NOTE: There is no “Lettuce Lake” per se but rather an inlet off the Peace River.  It is an area of maze of mangrove islands and one can easily get lost. It’s best to have an experienced guide who knows the area well or be knowledgeable in the use of a GPS.
Stay with the group.

"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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