Buck Lake Boat Access SJRWMD

The Buck Lake Boat Ramp is a popular unimproved launch area with two permits available each day.Motor vehicle access to the lake requires advance reservation and is from the western parking area on the north side of State Road 46 in Mims.Important InformationAdvance reservations are requiredReservations must be made before 6 a.m. two days (48 hours) prior to the desired reservation dateReservations may be made up to 90 days in advanceTwo permits are available each dayUsers are allowed one weekday permit per week and two weekend day permits per month (per person, vehicle and/or boat/trailer)Reservations may not span over multiple days; multi-day reservations will be modified or canceled administrativelyVehicle make, model, color, year and license plate number, along with boat trailer license plate number, are required at bookingUser is responsible for completing all required sections of the reservation accuratelyA visible vehicle permit must be displayed on the dashboard while visiting the boat launchRules and restrictionsPermits allow access between the western parking area to the boat ramp area only; no driving anywhere else on the propertyBoat ramp permits do not authorize camping or nighttime vehicle accessVehicles/trailers may not impede other users from accessing the boat launch area or nearby campsiteAirboats and swamp buggies are prohibitedOutboard motors larger than 40 horsepower are prohibitedBoat launch permits are not available during hunting seasonsHours of OperationAccess is granted from 30 minutes before sunrise until 30 minutes after sunset.During hunt seasons, access with a vehicle is restricted to quota hunt permitholders only.Property Maps and Detailswww.sjrwmd.com/lands/recreation/buck-lake/Hunting Information for Buck Lake Wildlife Management Areamyfwc.com/recreation/cooperative/buck-lake/