Okeeheelee Park Fishing Lake

Located in Wellington, Palm Beach County, Okeeheelee Park offers a concrete boat ramp approximately 40 feet wide, making it well-suited for launching and retrieving kayaks, canoes, and various sized boats. The ramp provides access to Okeeheelee Park Fishing Lake, a freshwater lake popular with anglers targeting largemouth bass, butterfly peacock bass, and Mayan cichlid. Note that the lake is designated for non-motorized watercraft.

The park facility is comprehensive, offering ample amenities including dedicated boat/trailer parking, picnic areas, fishing piers and docks, and scenic trails around the lake. The wider Okeeheelee Park grounds feature 8 miles of bicycle paths, a nature center, and additional recreational options. The site is family-friendly and wheelchair accessible, making it a convenient access point for paddlers seeking a sheltered freshwater paddling destination in South Florida.