Wekiva River Fishing
7 public launches across 2 counties.
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Fishing the Wekiva River
Boaters and paddlers have 7 public launches on the Wekiva River, 7 upstream on fresh water and 0 on salt. Launches sit in Orange County and Seminole County.
USGS runs 1 live gauge on the Wekiva River; current readings are below.
Where to launch on the Wekiva River
Lake County
- Katie's Landing Canoe Launch at Lower Wekiva River State Preservepaddle launch, fee, flush toilet
Orange County
- Kings Landing Canoe Outfitterspaddle launch, fee, flush toilet
- Kelly Park / Rock Springs Camp Joy Paddlecraft Launchpaddle launch, fee
- Wekiwa Springs State Park Canoe Launchpaddle launch, fee, flush toilet
Seminole County
- Wilson's Landing Park – Canoe Landingpaddle launch, free, flush toilet
- Wekiva Island Canoe/Kayak Rentals & Launchpaddle launch, fee, flush toilet
- Wekiva Island Boat Launch (25 HP MAX – Call Ahead)2 lane ramp, fee, portable toilet
FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory, grouped by the water body name FWC gives each ramp. Checked October 2026.
How the Wekiva River is running
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Wekiva River Near Sanford, Fl | 512 cfs, 3.77 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:30 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 11, 2026 1:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Bag limits on the Wekiva River
No river-specific rules are listed for the Wekiva River; statewide freshwater limits apply above the salt line and saltwater limits below it.
FWC regulations checked October 2026. All Florida limits.
Along the Wekiva River
River towns, Wekiva River
- Apopka
- Lake Mary
Bait near the Wekiva River
- Wekiva Marinamarina, Seminole, 3 miles
- Sunrise Tacklebait and tackle, Longwood, 5 miles
- Gander Mountain, 3750 Flagg Lnsporting goods store, Lake Mary, 6 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Lake Marysporting goods store, Lake Mary, 6 miles
- Save Green Outdoorsbait and tackle, Apopka, 7 miles
Neighboring rivers to the Wekiva River
- Econlockhatchee River4 launches
- St. Johns River117 launches
- Ocklawaha River14 launches
- Saddle Creek5 launches
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The Wekiva River, questions and answers
How many places can I put in on the Wekiva River?
FWC lists 7 launches, 7 on fresh water and 0 on tidal water.
Which counties have Wekiva River access?
Launches are in Orange County and Seminole County.
What bites on the Wekiva River?
FWC posts no species list for the Wekiva River.
How fast is the Wekiva River running?
USGS runs 1 USGS gauge on it; readings are on this page.
Are there special rules on the Wekiva River?
FWC lists nothing extra for the Wekiva River.
How many paddle launches does the Wekiva River have?
FWC lists 6 paddle-only launches on the Wekiva River.
Is the Wekiva River fresh or salt for licensing?
Use a freshwater license on the upper Wekiva River and saltwater near the coast.
How many free launches are on the Wekiva River?
FWC shows 1 free launches out of 7.
Is there a bait shop on the Wekiva River?
Closest shops: Wekiva Marina, Sunrise Tackle and Gander Mountain.
Plan a trip down the Wekiva River
Launch pages list lanes, parking and fees.