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Kissimmee River Public Use Area - 4 E's Canoe and Kayak Launch

Kissimmee River · Lorida, Highlands County

Kissimmee River Public Use Area - 4 E's Canoe and Kayak Launch is a free concrete kayak and canoe launch on Kissimmee River in Lorida, Florida, with no restrooms. It is managed by South Florida Water Management District.

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Needs Repair
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Car parking
24 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Grass/Loose Soil/Sand
Restroom
No
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
No
Hours
Sunrise to sunset
Water
Fresh
Nearest town
19 mi from Okeechobee

Managed by South Florida Water Management District

Address: U.S. Highway 98 LORIDA 33857

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Fish in Kissimmee River

Also recorded:

Florida state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Bowfin19 lb1984Lake Kissimmee
Largemouth Bass17 lb 4 oz1986
Florida Gar9 lb 7 oz2001Lake Lawne
Redear Sunfish4 lb 14 oz1986Merritts Mill Pond
Black Crappie3 lb 13 oz1992Lake Talquin
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 11 ramps on Kissimmee River · All ramps in Highlands 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.