Paddle launch · Fort Myers · Lee County
Lee County Manatee Park Kayak Launch
Caloosahatchee River - Orange River · River · Salt or Brackish Water
Manatee protection zone on the water here
- Idle Speed (All Year) · Rule 68C-22.005(2)(b)
- No Entry (Nov 15 -Mar 31) Idle Speed (Apr 1 - Nov 14) · Rule 68C-22.005(2)(a) & (2)(b)
State zones from the FWC. Federal and local speed zones can also apply: follow the posted signs.
Florida FWC boat ramp inventory
About Lee County Manatee Park Kayak Launch
About this ramp
Lee County Manatee Park Kayak Launch is a hand launch site for kayaks, canoes and paddleboards in Fort Myers, Lee County on Caloosahatchee River - Orange River, a river with salt or brackish water. It is publicly owned and open to everyone and managed by Lee County.
Launching
The ramp has a launch with a gravel surface. The FWC rates its condition as good to excellent. There is no dock.
Fees, parking and hours
The launch fee is $5. Pay at the parking meter. Parking: 10 trailer spaces and 40 car spaces, mix of paved and not paved. Hours: Dawn to Dusk.
Facilities
Restrooms: Flush Toilet.
Notes from the FWC
A very popular park for observing manatees during colder months. A kayak rental shop is on site. Also a popular destination for kayak tours provided by off site outfitters. Plenty of parking. This location can be crowded.
Fishing
2 artificial reefs within 10 miles of the ramp, from the FWC artificial reef program.
On Shoreline
7.0 mi
- GPS
- 26° 38.50' N, 81° 52.50' W
- Material
- Rubble
Ft. Myers Wharf
7.0 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
Other ramps nearby
Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check local signs for current fees and hours.