Major lake facility on large freshwater system. Two lanes with good amenities. Excellent trophy bass fishing. The ramp has 1 launch lane with roughly 19 vehicle-and-trailer parking spaces. Launching here puts you on Lake Apopka (freshwater). Visitors will find restrooms, fish cleaning station and picnic area at this location.
24600 County Road 448a, Mount Dora, FL 32757 · GPS: 28.70468, -81.67660
McDonald Canal Boat Ramp has 1 launch lane.
Yes — there are approximately 19 vehicle-and-trailer parking spaces at McDonald Canal Boat Ramp.
McDonald Canal Boat Ramp provides freshwater access to Lake Apopka.
Facilities at McDonald Canal Boat Ramp include: restrooms, fish cleaning station, picnic area.
No — McDonald Canal Boat Ramp is a freshwater launch on Lake Apopka, so water levels are not tidal. Levels can still vary with rainfall and water management.
McDonald Canal Boat Ramp is located at 24600 County Road 448a, Mount Dora, FL 32757 in Lake County, Florida.
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