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There's no public boat ramp or launch inside Ventura that we know of. The closest is Lake Casitas Recreation Area Boat Ramp in Oak View, about 9.1 miles away.
Boat ramps near Ventura
- 9.1 mi Lake Casitas Recreation Area Boat Ramp Oak View Boat ramp
- 9.4 mi Coyote Boat Ramp Oak View Boat ramp
- 24 mi Plaza del Mar Boat Ramp Santa Barbara Boat ramp
Around Ventura boat access in numbers
| Boat ramps | 3 |
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Lakes, rivers and bays near these launches: Lake Casitas.
California rules to know
- California does not require a fishing license on public piers. Size and bag limits still apply.
- Since Jan 1, 2025 every operator of a motorized vessel, regardless of age, must carry a California Boater Card (rental and licensed captains exempt).
- Boats used in fresh water must display a Quagga and Zebra Mussel Fee sticker ($16, valid up to two years) next to the registration sticker.
For closures and rules check California State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways.
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Where is the closest boat ramp to Ventura, CA?
We don't know of a launch inside Ventura itself. The closest is Lake Casitas Recreation Area Boat Ramp in Oak View, about 9.1 miles away in a straight line. Others nearby: Coyote Boat Ramp (Oak View, 9.4 miles) and Plaza del Mar Boat Ramp (Santa Barbara, 24 miles).
How many public boat ramps and launches are near Ventura?
We list 3 within about 40 miles.
If a launch is missing here, Let us know and we'll add it.