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Katie's Landing Canoe Launch at Lower Wekiva River State Preserve

Wekiva River · Sanford, Seminole County

Katie's Landing Canoe Launch at Lower Wekiva River State Preserve is a sand kayak beach kayak and canoe launch on Wekiva River in Sanford, Florida, with a $3 daily launch fee. It is managed by Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Sand Kayak Beach
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fees
Launch: $3 a day
Pay by
Drop Box
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Car parking
22 spaces
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Restroom
Flush Toilet (accessible)
Dock
No
Hours
8 AM to sunset, 365 days a year
Water
Fresh
Amenities
Grill,Picnic
Nearest town
5 mi from Heathrow

Managed by Florida Department of Environmental Protection · Website

Address: 262 Wekiva Park Drive SANFORD 32771

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Fish in Wekiva River

Also recorded:

Florida state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Longnose Gar41 lb1985Lake Panasoffkee
Largemouth Bass17 lb 4 oz1986
Florida Gar9 lb 7 oz2001Lake Lawne
Redear Sunfish4 lb 14 oz1986Merritts Mill Pond
Bluegill2 lb 15 oz1989Crystal Lake
Warmouth2 lb 7 oz1985Yellow River
Redbreast Sunfish2 lb 1 oz1988Suwannee 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 5 ramps on Wekiva River · All ramps in Seminole County

New to launching? Read how to launch a kayak.

Nearby boat ramps

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