Fishing
Come fishing in Sarasota. Fish off Sarasota Bays, the Gulf of Mexico and the Intercoastal Waterway with ease in Sarasota County.
Marina Boat Ramp Park
This is a great place to launch a canoe, kayak or small boat and explore the waterways of the area. The Intracoastal Waterway, Dona Bay, Roberts Bay and the Gulf of Mexico are all close by, providing easy access to the water...
Marina Park and Boat Ramp
Looking for a great fishing experience? The City of North Port’s Marina Park and Boat Ramp gives avid boaters and fishing enthusiasts direct access to Charlotte Harbor and Boca Grande Pass, the world’s premier...
Myakka River State Park
Myakka River State Park is one of Florida's oldest and largest state parks protecting one of the State's most diverse natural areas. The Myakka River, designated as a Florida Wild and Scenic River, flows through wetlands,...
Myakka State Forest
Myakka State Forest is perfect for those who like to watch wildlife. Over 100 species of birds, including scrub jay and owls have been sighted here and the forest is listed in the southern section of the Great Florida Birding...
North Jetty Beach Park
North Jetty Beach Park is one of the best surfing beaches on the Gulf Coast of Florida. This park is also a popular fishing spot, where changing tides yield catch to patient anglers. Enjoy the sunset and watch the boats pass...
North Lido Beach Park
Walk the white sands of North Lido Beach Park north to New Pass. The natural beach and its dune system is an excellent place to observe some of the many local and migratory birds. The park is also an important sea turtle...
Oscar Scherer State Park
Oscar Scherer State Park is the Crown Jewel of Sarasota County’s Habitat Conservation Plan. A large acreage of scrubby flatwoods makes the park one of the best places to see Florida scrub jays, a threatened bird species...
Palmer Point Park
This beautiful beach will give you a feeling of privacy and seclusion. It is a gently sloping beach with a pristine dune system, alive with native coastal vegetation and a number of resident gopher tortoises. The beach is a...
Phillippi Estate Park and Edson Keith Mansion
Located on the shores of Phillippi Creek, the park includes Indian middens dating back 2,000 years. A midden is a mound containing shells, animal bones and other refuse that indicate the site was used for human activities in...
Pinecraft Park
This community park offers a variety of recreational amenities, as well as a beautiful view of Phillippi Creek. A shallow-draft boat ramp provides access to Roberts Bay approximately 4 miles downstream. For a leisurely paddle...
