Paddle launch · Cape Coral · Lee County
Matlacha Park Paddlecraft Launch
Matlacha Pass · Bay or lagoon · Salt or Brackish Water
Manatee protection zone on the water here
- Slow Speed (All Year) Excluding portions of the marked ICW channel as described · Rule 68C-22.005(2)(d)2.
- 25 MPH (All Year) · Rule 68C-22.005(2)(h)4.
State zones from the FWC. Federal and local speed zones can also apply: follow the posted signs.
Florida FWC boat ramp inventory
About Matlacha Park Paddlecraft Launch
About this ramp
Matlacha Park Paddlecraft Launch is a hand launch site for kayaks, canoes and paddleboards in Cape Coral, Lee County on Matlacha Pass, a bay or lagoon 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 and sand surface. The FWC rates its condition as good to excellent. There is a launch dock.
Fees, parking and hours
Launching is free. Parking: 6 car spaces, not paved - gravel/limestone/packed soil. Hours: 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
Facilities
Restrooms: Flush Toilet. Accessibility: Low Level of Accessibility.
Notes from the FWC
This paddlecraft launch in NE corner of the park is separate from the motorboat launch in the SW corner of the park. The paddle craft launch is located behind the old fire station building.
Fishing
1 artificial reef within 10 miles of the ramp, from the FWC artificial reef program.
Bokeelia Reef (B)
8.3 mi
- Depth
- 10 ft
- Relief
- 4 ft
- GPS
- 26° 43.038' N, 82° 09.642' W
- Material
- Culverts
Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Check fishing license and bag limit rules before you go.
Nearby
Nearest fuel docks
Other ramps nearby
Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check local signs for current fees and hours.