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Rodman Recreation Area - Kirkpatrick Dam Canoe/Kayak Launch

Ocklawaha River · Palatka, Putnam County

Rodman Recreation Area - Kirkpatrick Dam Canoe/Kayak Launch is a free sand,sand kayak and canoe launch on Ocklawaha River in Palatka, Florida. It is managed by Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Sand,Sand
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
Free
Car parking
24 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Grass/Loose Soil/Sand
Restroom
Portable Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
No
Hours
8 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
Water
Fresh
Nearest town
14 mi from Palatka

Managed by Florida Department of Environmental Protection · Website

Address: 531 Rodman Dam Road PALATKA 32177

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Campgrounds

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Fish in Ocklawaha 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
Chain Pickerel6 lb 15 oz2004Lake Talquin
Yellow Bullhead5 lb 1 oz2010Crystal River
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 8 ramps on Ocklawaha River · All ramps in Putnam 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.