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Snook Haven Park and Riverfront Restaurant - Small Craft Launch

Myakka River · Venice, Sarasota County

Snook Haven Park and Riverfront Restaurant - Small Craft Launch is a free concrete trailer boat ramp on Myakka River in Venice, Florida, with 6 trailer parking spaces. It is managed by Sarasota County.

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Ramp condition
Good
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
6 spaces
Parking surface
Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
Restroom
Flush Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
Fixed Launch Dock
Hours
7 AM to 9 PM
Water
Fresh
Amenities
Picnic
Nearest town
5 mi from Venice Gardens

Managed by Sarasota County · NA · Website

Address: 5000 East Venice Avenue VENICE 34292

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Fish in Myakka River

Also recorded:

Florida state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
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
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 7 ramps on Myakka River · All ramps in Sarasota County

New to launching? Read how to launch a boat and ramp etiquette.

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