Tosohatchee Wildlife Management Area - Lake Charlie Canoe/Kayak Access anchors freshwater access on Lake Charlie in Orange County. It's a reliable jumping-off point whether you're wetting a line, running the flats, or simply logging a lazy afternoon on Lake Charlie. It runs a single lane, so plan to arrive early on peak weekends. As of the last FWC inventory update, a launch fee applies here.

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At a glance

County
Orange
City
Christmas
Waterbody
Lake Charlie
Water type
Freshwater
Ramp type
Hand Launch Only
Launch lanes
1
Ramp surface
Dirt/Sand
Dock
No Dock
Parking surface
Not Paved - Grass/Loose Soil/Sand
Restroom
No Toilet
Fee required
Yes
Managed by
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Status
Open for Business
Hours
Daytime Use Only

Address: 3365 Taylor Creek Road, Christmas, FL, 32709  ·  Coordinates: 28.449738, -80.936623

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Where it is

Live NEXRAD radar from Iowa State Mesonet — past ~65 minutes animated. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Ramp location from the FWC boat ramp inventory. Not for navigation.

On-water restrictions nearby

No mapped state manatee-protection or boating-safety zones were found within 500 m of this ramp in the current FWC dataset. This does not mean the area is unrestricted — posted signs and other local, state, or federal rules may still apply.

Restriction zones: For general awareness only — not for navigation or legal determination. Florida Administrative Code and posted on-water signs prevail. Other local, state, or federal restricted zones may exist that are not shown here. Source: FWC manatee protection & boating-safety GIS layers. Zone data as of .

What to know before you launch

  • Clean, drain, and dry your boat between freshwater launches to help stop the spread of invasive plants like hydrilla.
  • Parking and lane space can be tight on weekends; have your gear staged and your plug in before you back down.
  • There are no restrooms on-site, so plan accordingly before you head out.
  • Always check current tides, wind, and marine forecasts before you launch — Florida afternoons can turn stormy fast.

Tides at the nearest station

The closest NOAA tide station is Port Canaveral (Trident Pier), about 21 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):

Low tide
4:09 AM
0.122 ft (MLLW)
High tide
10:19 AM
3.099 ft (MLLW)
Low tide
4:12 PM
0.128 ft (MLLW)
High tide
10:37 PM
3.569 ft (MLLW)

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Boater discussion

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Ramp data from the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory (Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission). Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS station 8721604. Conditions change — verify status locally before you go. This site is not for navigation.