Paddle launch · North Fort Myers · Lee County

Judd Community Park Kayak Launch

Caloosahatchee River - Hancock Creek · Saltwater canal · Salt or Brackish Water

FeeFree
Lanes1 lane
WaterSalt or brackish
ConditionGood to Excellent

Manatee protection zone on the water here

  • Slow Speed (All Year) Excluding the marked ICW channel · Rule 68C-22.005(2)(d)6.a.

State zones from the FWC. Federal and local speed zones can also apply: follow the posted signs.

Florida FWC boat ramp inventory

About Judd Community Park Kayak Launch

Aerial view of Judd Community Park Kayak Launch
The ramp, seen from above · Imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map (public domain)

About this ramp

Judd Community Park Kayak Launch is a hand launch site for kayaks, canoes and paddleboards in North Fort Myers, Lee County on Caloosahatchee River - Hancock Creek, a saltwater canal with salt or brackish water. It is publicly owned and open to everyone and managed by Lee County.

Launching

The ramp has 1 lane with a concrete surface. The FWC rates its condition as good to excellent. There is no dock.

Fees, parking and hours

Launching is free. Parking: 10 car spaces, paved - asphalt or concrete. Hours: Dawn to Dusk.

Facilities

Restrooms: Flush Toilet. Accessibility: No Accommodations for Accessibility. Amenities: grill, lighting, picnic.

Notes from the FWC

Former motor boat ramp, restricted to no-motors only. Paved ramp down into water at a small community park. Plenty of parking.

Official page

Fishing

2 artificial reefs within 10 miles of the ramp, from the FWC artificial reef program.

On Shoreline

2.7 mi

GPS
26° 38.50' N, 81° 52.50' W
Material
Rubble

Ft. Myers Wharf

2.8 mi

GPS
26° 38.429' N, 81° 52.482' W
Material
Rubble

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Check fishing license and bag limit rules before you go.

Nearby

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check local signs for current fees and hours.

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