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Everglades WMA - Alligator Alley - Mile 35 Rest Area South Central Boat Ramp

Miami Canal · Fort Lauderdale, Broward County

Everglades WMA - Alligator Alley - Mile 35 Rest Area South Central is a free 2-lane concrete trailer boat ramp on Miami Canal in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with 12 trailer parking spaces. It is managed by Florida Department of Transportation.

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
12 spaces
Car parking
10 spaces
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Restroom
Flush Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
High Level of Accessibility
Dock
Both Launch and Staging Dock
Hours
Open 24 hours
Water
Fresh
Amenities
Picnic
Nearest town
15 mi from Weston

Managed by Florida Department of Transportation · Website

Notes: Restrooms are a short drive away in welcome center. Restrooms are a short drive away in welcome center.

Address: South side of mile 35 rest area on I-75 FORT LAUDERDALE 33332

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Fish in Miami Canal

Also recorded:

Florida state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Bowfin19 lb1984Lake Kissimmee
Largemouth Bass17 lb 4 oz1986
Florida Gar9 lb 7 oz2001Lake Lawne
Yellow Bullhead5 lb 1 oz2010Crystal River
Redear Sunfish4 lb 14 oz1986Merritts Mill Pond
Bluegill2 lb 15 oz1989Crystal Lake
Warmouth2 lb 7 oz1985Yellow River
Spotted Sunfish13 oz1984Suwannee River

From official Florida record lists: source

Species recorded here since 1990 (GBIF). Check state regulations for seasons and limits.

Before you launch in Florida

Florida boating laws: education, age limits and life jackets

Links go to official Florida agency pages.

All 4 ramps on Miami Canal · All ramps in Broward County

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Page updated Oct 27, 2026. Ramp details from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.