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.

                                                     Special Announcement

​2026 Paddling Film Festival World Tour:  Economy Tackle is excited to host the 2026 Paddling Film Festival World Tour - April 22nd (Earth day) at Burns Court Cinema in Sarasota, Florida.

Be inspired to explore! Be encouraged to push boundaries! Come together in community and watch these amazing paddling films.

Doors open at 5:30pm and the show starts at 6pm. Length of show will be about 2 hours plus a 15 minute intermission.

Tickets are being sold on line at: (https://floridakayak.com/store/2026-paddling-film-festival-world-tour-ticket) and in-store.

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

                                      Wednesday March 25th 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 March 25th, at the Snook Haven County Park Boat Ramp east of Venice with a destination of paddling up or the Myakka River and return. This trip will be about 3-4 hours in duration, 7-8 miles long, rated intermediate.

NOTE:  After the paddle there will be a potluck lunch (bring dish to share)  and a meeting to select April paddles.

“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 porta-potty and picnic tables.

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 March 28th Paddle

Blackburn Point West:  The Venice Lemon Bay Kayakers will have a kayak trip with a launch time of 9:30 am on Saturday March 28th, launching from Blackburn Point Park West Kayak Launch site (just west of the ICW on the north 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.

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:   There are picnic tables, trashcans, BBQ grills, and restrooms..

Directions:  From Hwy 41 in Osprey turn west onto Blackburn Point Rd. Cross over the bridge, Blackburn Point Park West Kayak Launch site on your right, across from the Case Key Fish House.   Parking lot is shared with the Sarasota County Rowing Club.

                        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.