Boat Ramps Nearby
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Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in Fort Lauderdale, FL
There are 6 places to launch a boat in Fort Lauderdale. Another 16 are within 25 miles.
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Fort Lauderdale boat access in numbers
| Boat ramps | 5 |
|---|---|
| Fishing piers and access | 1 |
Water you can reach from here: New River, Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Whiskey Creek, North New River Canal, South Fork New River, Cypress Creek Canal.
See every ramp on Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Cypress Creek Canal.
Florida rules to know
- In Florida you need no saltwater license on a pier that holds its own pier license.
- Anyone born on or after Jan 1, 1988 needs an FWC Boating Safety Education ID Card to operate a motorboat of 10 hp or more.
State agency for public boat access: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
For a day on the water near Fort Lauderdale: launching a boat, ramp etiquette and launch fees.
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How many boat launches are in Fort Lauderdale, FL?
We list 6 launches in Fort Lauderdale, including Cooley's Landing Park Boat Ramp, Don't Tell Mom Sportfishing and Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park Boat Ramp. Another 16 are within 25 miles.
Where is the nearest kayak launch to Fort Lauderdale?
Kayak Ramp in Hollywood in Hollywood, about 8 miles away. You can also put in at the side of most boat ramps.
Is there a fishing pier in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes: Don't Tell Mom Sportfishing.
Which lakes and rivers can you launch on in Fort Lauderdale?
The launches in Fort Lauderdale give access to New River, Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Whiskey Creek, North New River Canal, South Fork New River and Cypress Creek Canal.
Did a launch close, or is one missing? Let us know and we'll add it.