Indian Mound Park is named for the large archaeological feature that is part of the Paulsen Point site, which was occupied between 1,000 B.C. -1,350 A.D. The Indian Mound Park boat ramp is located on the Lemon Bay Aquatic Preserve, which is the smallest of the five Poulsen Pod to shade Charlotte Harbor Aquatic Preserves. Designated as an aquatic preserve in 1986, Lemon Bay is about 13 miles long with an average width of three-fourths of a mile. Seven tributaries flow into the aquatic preserve, creating a diverse network of mangroves, marsh grass and vast expanses of seagrass meadows, More than 150 species of birds, 100 species of invertebrates and 200 species of fish reside in the bay. Lemon Bay is perfect for fishing, kayaking, birding and wading. To access the Gulf of Mexico, proceed south approximately 4.5 miles to Stump Pass which is located in Charlotte County. Located across the bay approximately 1.5 miles to the north of Indian Mound Park, Blind Pass Beach Park has a boat dock.