Myakka River
Starts near Myakka Head at the Hardee-Manatee county line and flows about 72 miles south through Manatee, Sarasota and Charlotte counties, through Myakka River State Park, to Charlotte Harbor.
Weather at the Myakka River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 72 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Near Myakka Head, at the Hardee-Manatee county line, Florida |
| Mouth | Charlotte Harbor, Gulf of Mexico, Florida |
| State | Florida |
Myakka River State Park preserves a 12-mile stretch of the river. Myakka State Forest, T. Mabry Carlton Reserve, Deer Prairie Creek Preserve and Jelks Preserve also lie along its course.
Boat ramps and launches
Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Myakka River in Florida, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.
- El Jobean Boat Ramp
- Boat ramp (27.266, -82.288) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (27.246, -82.308) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (27.044, -82.296) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
Bait shops
No bait shops are mapped near this river yet. Search Google Maps for bait shops near the Myakka River ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
Facts from Myakka River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey