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Caspersen Beach Park Canoe Launch vs South Venice Beach Boat Ramp (Annual Fee Required in Advance)
Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Sarasota County, Florida.
These ramps are about 1.5 miles apart.
Caspersen Beach Park Canoe Launch
ENGLEWOOD
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South Venice Beach Boat Ramp (Annual Fee Required in Advance)
VENICE
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Type
Hand Launch Only
Stand Alone Ramp
Hours
6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Daytime Use Only
Fees
No
Yes
Launch Lanes
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1
Water Type
Salt or Brackish Water
Salt or Brackish Water
Water Body
Red Lake - Lemon Bay
Lemon Bay
Trailer Parking
4 spaces
12 spaces
Restrooms
Yes
Yes
Accessible
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Which ramp should you choose?
Both Caspersen Beach Park Canoe Launch and South Venice Beach Boat Ramp (Annual Fee Required in Advance) provide public access in Sarasota County. If you need more launch lanes or trailer parking, compare the numbers above directly — busier ramps benefit from multiple lanes to avoid a backup on weekends. If fees or accessibility are the deciding factor for your trip, check the fields above before you drive out, since ramp conditions can change seasonally.