This Weeks Schedule

Venice LemonBay Kayakers

Economy Tackle / Dolphin Paddlesports

6018 S. Tamiami Tr. Sarasota, FL. 34231.
941-922-9671
www.economytackle.com
www.floridakayak.com

Where we buy our equipment.

All kayaks and kayakers must observe all State and Federal Regulations regarding safety and navigation rules. This includes carrying a CG approved PFD that is "readily accessible" (not inside a hatch or under your seat) and an effective sound producing device such as a whistle or horn.

Special Announcement

2026 Paddling Film Festival World Tour: Economy Tackle is excited to host the 2026 Paddling Film Festival World Tour - April 22nd (Earth day) at Burns Court Cinema in Sarasota, Florida.

Be inspired to explore! Be encouraged to push boundaries! Come together in community and watch these amazing paddling films.

Doors open at 5:30pm and the show starts at 6pm. Length of show will be about 2 hours plus a 15 minute intermission.

Tickets are being sold on line at: (https://floridakayak.com/store/2026-paddling-film-festival-world-tour-ticket) and in-store.

NOTE: Paddles are subject to cancellation or change. Please check the website before you leave for the latest update.

Wednesday April 1st Paddle

Oyster Creek Regional Park: The Venice-Lemon Bay Kayakers will have a kayak trip with a launch time of 9:30 am on Wednesday April 1st, launching from the Charlotte County Oyster Creek Regional Park Canoe/Kayak launch area with a destination of Stump Pass/Milton Pass and waters in the area. The trip will be about 3 ½ hours in duration, 7 - 8 miles long, is rated intermediate.

Launch time of 9:30 am means that you are in the water and ready to paddle. Please allow ample time for travel, unloading your kayak and preparing for the trip.

Facilities: The launch area is shell and sand; parking for over 20 vehicles is shell and rock. There is a Port-a-Potty at this launch site. There are restroom facilities across 775 at Cedar Point Environmental Park.

Directions: From the north, go south on SR 776 in Englewood to the intersection with SR 775; turn right (south) toward Placida and continue south. The unnamed road entrance to the launch site is directly across from the entrance to the Cedar Point Environmental Park and shortly after Lemon Bay High School. Turn left crossing the 4-lane road into Oyster Creek Kayak launch area. The road is blacktop for a short distance than turns to crushed shell and rock. From the south, go north on SR 775. The (abandon) Blue Lagoon Restaurant on the south side of Oyster Creek. The launch area is on the north side of Oyster Creek. Cross over the bridge (Oyster Creek), and turn right immediately after the guardrails end. If you pass Lemon Bay High School you’ve gone too far. Follow the shell road to the right and you will enter the parking/unloading area with a short walk to Oyster Creek launch area.

SAFETY COMES FIRST. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR PFD.

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Saturday April 4th Paddle

Deer Prairie Creek Preserve: The Venice-Lemon Bay Kayakers will have a kayak trip on Saturday April 4th, with a launch time of 9:30 am from Deer Prairie Creek Preserve. The trip will be about 3-4 hours in duration, 6-8 miles long, is rated intermediate.

We will be launching from the 1st launch site into Deer Prairie Creek and go down river to the Myakka to the rookery and surrounding waters.

“Launch time of 9:30am” means that you are in the water and ready to paddle. Please allow ample time for travel, unloading your kayaks, and preparing for the trip.

FACILITIES: There are picnic table’s w/shelters/no grills, parking for kayak/canoe trailers, and handicapped accessible observation areas near the lake just upstream of the dam. There is a Porta-Potti at the parking lot.

DIRECTIONS: From I-75 take Exit 191, River Road. Follow River Road approximately six miles south to its intersection with Hwy 41. Turn left (south) on Hwy 41. Go one mile to the crossover near the large RV storage facility on the left. Make a u-turn at the crossover, go ¼ mile north on Hwy 41 and turn right on to the gravel road at the park entrance. Then drive to the end of the road into the large parking lot and picnic area.

From Venice and points north on Hwy 41. Follow Hwy 41 south past the traffic light at River Rd. then follow the above directions.

From North Port and Port Charlotte areas. Follow Hwy 41 north through North Port past Ortiz Blvd., then past the large RV storage facility on the right, and follow the above directions.

SAFETY COMES FIRST. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR PFD.

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Wednesday April 8th Paddle

Boca Grande Fishing Pier Kayak Launch: The Venice-Lemon Bay Kayakers will have a kayak trip with a launch time of 9:30am on Wednesday April 8th launching from the Boca Grande Fishing Pier Kayak Launch on Boca Grande. Paddle route to be decided. Approximately 6-7 miles and 3+ hour trip. Rated intermediate.

"Launch time of 9:30am" means that you are in the water and ready to paddle. Please allow ample time for travel, unloading your kayaks, and preparing for the trip.

Facilities: Boca Grande Fishing Pier Kayak Launch is a paddle craft launch area with port-a-potty and parking. The fishing pier is closed.

Directions: Drive to Placida via SR 775 south out of Englewood or southwest on SR 771 from the El Jobean areas. At the Boca Grand Causway traffic light, turn west and cross the causeway toward Gasparilla Island and Boca Grande. There is a $6.00 toll per vehicle to cross the causeway. Once you are on the island, it is less that a ½ mile before you turn left on the 2nd road past Kappy’s Market. There is a blue and white “Fishing Pier” sign marking this gravel/sand road. Please watch for bikes, golf cart and people on the sidewalk as you turn. The launch site is at the end of the road on the right.

SAFETY COMES FIRST. ALWAYS WEAR YOUR PFD!

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All trips have a Launch Time of 9:30am. unless shown otherwise in the trip details.

"Launch Time" means you are in the water and ready to paddle. Please allow sufficient time for travel, unloading equipment and preparing for the trip.

On any trip extending past official sunset all kayaks must carry a White light that is visible for at least one mile or be equipped with approved Red, Green and White navigation lights.