Boat ramp · St. James City · Lee County

Monroe Canal Marina

San Carlos Bay - Pine Island Sound · Saltwater canal · Salt or Brackish Water

Google Maps Apple Maps Waze
Fee$15 per day
Lanes1 lane
Trailer parking12 trailer spaces
WaterSalt or brackish
ConditionNeeds Repair
How to payPay the attendant or at the drop box.

Manatee protection zone on the water here

  • Slow Speed (Apr 1 - Nov 15) Excluding portions of the marked channel as described · Rule 68C-22.005(2)(g)4.

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

Florida FWC boat ramp inventory

About Monroe Canal Marina

Aerial view of Monroe Canal Marina
The ramp, seen from above · Imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map (public domain)

About this ramp

Monroe Canal Marina is a boat ramp in St. James City, Lee County on San Carlos Bay - Pine Island Sound, a saltwater canal with salt or brackish water. It is privately owned and open to the public and managed by Private Business.

Launching

The ramp has 1 lane with a concrete surface. The FWC rates its condition as needs repair. There is a launch dock and a staging dock.

Fees, parking and hours

The launch fee is $15 per day. Pay the attendant or at the drop box. Parking: 12 trailer spaces, mix of paved and not paved. Hours: 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Facilities

Restrooms: Portable Toilet. Accessibility: No Accommodations for Accessibility.

Official page

Fishing

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

Sanibel Reef

6.4 mi

Depth
20 ft
GPS
26° 24.943' N, 82° 03.160' W
Material
Rubble

Causeway Reef #27

8.2 mi

Depth
26 ft
Relief
8 ft
GPS
26° 23.990' N, 82° 01.240' W
Material
Pilings (75)

Belton Johnson Reef

8.9 mi

Depth
30 ft
GPS
26° 25.483' N, 82° 11.70' W
Material
Culverts

Belton Johnson Reef

8.9 mi

Depth
32 ft
Relief
8 ft
GPS
26° 25.557' N, 82° 11.818' W
Material
Slabs (30)
Show all 35 reefs
ReefDistanceDepthGPS
Sanibel Reef6.4 mi20 ft26° 24.943' N, 82° 03.160' W
Causeway Reef #278.2 mi26 ft26° 23.990' N, 82° 01.240' W
Belton Johnson Reef8.9 mi30 ft26° 25.483' N, 82° 11.70' W
Belton Johnson Reef8.9 mi32 ft26° 25.557' N, 82° 11.818' W
Belton Johnson Reef9.0 mi32 ft26° 25.345' N, 82° 11.662' W
Belton Johnson Reef9.0 mi32 ft26° 25.320' N, 82° 11.680' W
Belton Johnson Reef9.0 mi32 ft26° 25.40' N, 82° 11.783' W
Belton Johnson Reef9.1 mi32 ft26° 25.288' N, 82° 11.805' W
Causeway Reef #289.2 mi26 ft26° 23.031' N, 82° 01.256' W
Belton Johnson Reef9.2 mi32 ft26° 25.454' N, 82° 12.092' W
Causeway Reef #249.2 mi26 ft26° 22.966' N, 82° 01.245' W
Causeway Reef #299.3 mi26 ft26° 22.976' N, 82° 01.203' W
Causeway Reef #39.3 mi26 ft26° 22.980' N, 82° 01.110' W
Causeway Reef #239.3 mi26 ft26° 22.934' N, 82° 01.219' W
Causeway Reef #69.3 mi26 ft26° 22.968' N, 82° 01.130' W
Causeway Reef #259.3 mi26 ft26° 22.932' N, 82° 01.205' W
Causeway Reef #189.3 mi26 ft26° 22.912' N, 82° 01.250' W
Causeway Reef #99.3 mi26 ft26° 22.980' N, 82° 01.082' W
Causeway Reef #19.3 mi26 ft26° 22.949' N, 82° 01.147' W
Causeway Reef #79.3 mi26 ft26° 22.937' N, 82° 01.144' W
Causeway Reef #49.3 mi26 ft26° 22.955' N, 82° 01.10' W
Causeway Reef #219.3 mi26 ft26° 22.903' N, 82° 01.219' W
Causeway Reef #59.3 mi26 ft26° 22.930' N, 82° 01.142' W
Causeway Reef #149.3 mi26 ft26° 22.870' N, 82° 01.270' W
Causeway Reef #269.3 mi26 ft26° 22.894' N, 82° 01.195' W
Causeway Reef #29.3 mi26 ft26° 22.934' N, 82° 01.087' W
Causeway Reef #179.4 mi26 ft26° 22.876' N, 82° 01.208' W
Causeway Reef #89.4 mi26 ft26° 22.901' N, 82° 01.125' W
Causeway Reef #159.4 mi26 ft26° 22.842' N, 82° 01.236' W
Causeway Reef #139.4 mi26 ft26° 22.836' N, 82° 01.248' W
Causeway Reef #169.4 mi26 ft26° 22.860' N, 82° 01.169' W
Causeway Reef #309.4 mi26 ft26° 22.905' N, 82° 01.059' W
Causeway Reef #229.4 mi26 ft26° 22.850' N, 82° 01.154' W
Causeway Reef #209.4 mi26 ft26° 22.864' N, 82° 01.109' W
Causeway Reef #199.4 mi26 ft26° 22.866' N, 82° 01.053' W

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

Nearby

Marinas

Shell Point Marina5.2 mi
Tarpon Point Marina5.6 mi
Tween Waters Marina6.6 mi

Nearest fuel docks

Marine fuel5.4 mi
Marine fuel5.7 mi
Tween Waters Marina6.6 mi

Other ramps nearby

St. Jude Nature Trail - St. James Creek Preserve - Kayak Access (Long Portage)0.8 mi
Galt Nature Preserve Kayak Launch1.0 mi
Tropical Point Park Kayak Launch2.9 mi
All ramps on San Carlos Bay Ramps in Lee County Ramps in St. James City

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

DirectionsConditions