Boca Grande Fishing Pier

Uncle Henry's Marina is a well-established boat ramp facility located on the north end of Gasparilla Island in Placida, offering convenient access to Gasparilla Sound and Charlotte Harbor. The ramp is situated at the end of the marina's dock and provides launch access to Peekins Ranch Cove and the surrounding shallow estuary waters. The marina offers full amenities including fuel (gas and diesel), ice, and support services, making it a comfortable base for day trips or longer explorations.

This access point is ideal for kayakers and canoeists exploring the Gasparilla Sound-Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserve, a shallow estuary rich with seagrass beds, oyster bars, and mangrove islands. The protected waters and abundant wildlife habitat—including shorebirds and colonial nesting sites—make this area popular for paddling and wildlife observation. While Uncle Henry's is a private marina with docking services available, the boat ramp provides public access to these scenic and ecologically important waters.