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Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Haulover Canal Kayak Launch Site

Indian River Lagoon · Titusville, Brevard County

Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge - Haulover Canal Kayak Launch Site is a free 2-lane concrete kayak and canoe launch on Indian River Lagoon in Titusville, Florida, with 20 trailer parking spaces and no restrooms. It is managed by United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Lanes
2
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
20 spaces
Car parking
20 spaces
Restroom
No
Dock
Unknown
Hours
Sunrise to Sunset, Daily, Except when space launches require closure
Water
Salt or brackish
Nearest town
7 mi from Mims

Managed by United States Fish and Wildlife Service · Website

Address: end of Taylor St TITUSVILLE 32796

Directions

Today

Fish in Indian River Lagoon

Also recorded:

Florida state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Largemouth Bass17 lb 4 oz1986
Bluegill2 lb 15 oz1989Crystal Lake

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 76 ramps on Indian River Lagoon · All ramps in Brevard 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.