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Fishing in Collier County, Florida
Seat: East Naples. FWC South region.
- 36launches
- 1lakes
- 2piers
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Collier County, Florida
Collier County for anglers
Collier County sits in FWC’s South region; East Naples is the county seat. Census figures give Collier County 1,997 square miles of land and 608 of water. FWC ramp records show 36 open public launches in Collier County: 5 on fresh water and 31 on salt or brackish water.
Collier County has 1 lake with an FWC fishing page, the largest being Lake Trafford. On the Collier County coast FWC lists 2 fishing piers, 14 beach accesses with fishing and 121 artificial reef deployments. The heaviest freshwater state record from Collier County is a 2.37 pound mayan cichlid caught in 2016.
36public launches
1FWC lakes
2fishing piers
121reef deployments
Map
Ramps, lakes and piers in Collier County
FWC boat ramp inventory, pier finder and lake sites, checked October 2026.
Lakes
Lake pages for Collier County
- Lake Trafford1,500 acres, 1 ramp, 18 TrophyCatch bass
Launches
Where to launch in Collier County
Inland launches in Collier County (5)
- Baker Park – Kayak LaunchGordon River, paddle launch, free, flush toilet
- Big Cypress Addition Lands Recreation Access (aka. Alligator Alley Mile 51)L-28 Interceptor Canal, 2 lane ramp, free, 50 trailer spaces
- Big Cypress National Preserve – Turner River Canoe LaunchTurner River, paddle launch, free, 3 trailer spaces, composting toilet
- Golden Gate Community Park Public Boat RampGolden Gate Main Canal, 2 lane ramp, fee, 10 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Lake Trafford – Ann Olesky ParkLake Trafford, 1 lane ramp, fee, 8 trailer spaces
Tidal ramps in Collier County (31)
- Barefoot Beach Preserve & Park Canoe/Kayak LaunchLittle Hickory Bay, paddle launch, fee, 2 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Bayview Park Public Boat Ramp (Naples)Naples Bay, 2 lane ramp, fee, 28 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Big Cypress National Preserve – Dona Drive Boat Launch (Shallow, Not Suitable for Outboards)Halfway Creek, 1 lane ramp, free, 20 trailer spaces
- Big Cypress National Preserve – Halfway Creek – Seagrape Boat LaunchHalfway Creek, 1 lane ramp, free, 4 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Calusa Island Marina & Yacht ClubGoodland Bay, 4 lane ramp, fee, 15 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Caxambas Park And Boat RampCaxambas Pass, 1 lane ramp, fee, 25 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Clam Pass Park Canoe/Kayak Launch SiteOuter Clam Bay, paddle launch, free, flush toilet
- Cocohatchee River Park MarinaCocohatchee River – Little Hickory Bay, 3 lane ramp, fee, 56 trailer spaces, portable toilet
- Collier Boulevard Boating ParkAddison Bay, 2 lane ramp, fee, 86 trailer spaces
- Collier-Seminole State Park – Boat RampBlackwater River -Ten Thousand Islands, 1 lane ramp, fee, 16 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Collier-Seminole State Park – Canoe LaunchBlackwater River – Ten Thousand Islands, paddle launch, fee, flush toilet
- Delnor-Wiggins Pass State ParkCocohatchee River – Water Turkey Bay, 2 lane ramp, fee, 26 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Everglades National Park – Gulf Coast Visitor Center – Canoe/Kayak LaunchChokoloskee Bay, paddle launch, free, 8 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Everglades Rod & Gun Club HotelChokoloskee Bay, 2 lane ramp, fee, 6 trailer spaces, portable toilet
- Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park – East River DOT Wayside ParkEast River, paddle launch, free
- Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park – Faka Union River Paddling TrailFaka Union River, paddle launch, fee, 1 trailer spaces
- Glades Haven RV Park, Bait and TackleChokoloskee Bay, 1 lane ramp, fee, portable toilet
- Goodland Boating ParkGoodland Bay, 2 lane ramp, fee, 75 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Goodland Bridge Wayside Paddlecraft AccessGoodland Bay, paddle launch, free, 3 trailer spaces
- Isles of Capri Paddlecraft ParkTarpon Bay, paddle launch, fee, 4 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Margood Harbor Park Kayak LaunchGoodland Bay, paddle launch, fee, flush toilet
- Naples Landing Boat RampNaples Bay, 3 lane ramp, fee, 31 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Outdoor Resorts of Chokoloskee – Front Marina Boat RampChokoloskee Bay, 1 lane ramp, fee, 16 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Outdoor Resorts of Chokoloskee – Kayak/Canoe Beach RampChokoloskee Bay, paddle launch, fee, flush toilet
- Port Of The Islands MarinaFaka Union Canal, 1 lane ramp, fee, 20 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Rookery Bay Natioanl Esturarine Reserach Reserve – Shell Island Road Primitive Boat LaunchRookery Bay / Henderson Creek, 1 lane ramp, free, 4 trailer spaces
- San Marco Road Wayside Paddlecraft AccessGoodland Bay, paddle launch, free, 3 trailer spaces
- Ten Thousand Islands N.W.R – Waterfowl Hunting Trail #1, paddle launch, free
- Ten Thousand Islands N.W.R – Waterfowl Hunting Trail #2 (Marsh Trail and Observation Tower), paddle launch, free, portable toilet
- Ten Thousand Islands N.W.R – Waterfowl Hunting Trail #3, paddle launch, free
- Ten Thousand Islands N.W.R – Waterfowl Hunting Trail #4, paddle launch, free
FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory, open and temporarily closed launches only.
Coast
Saltwater fishing in Collier County
Fishing piers in Collier County
- Goodland Boating ParkGoodland Bay
- Naples PierGulf of Mexico
Bays and sounds in Collier County
- Naples Bay
- Fakahatchee BayTen Thousand Islands
- Chokoloskee BayTen Thousand Islands
Collier County inlets
- Wiggins Passinlet
- Clam Passinlet
- Doctors Passinlet
- Gordon Passinlet
- Hurricane Passinlet
- Little Marco Passinlet
- Capri Passinlet
- Big Marco Passinlet
- Caxambas Passinlet
- Blind Passinlet
- Morgan Bay Entranceinlet
- Morgan Passinlet
Reef sites off Collier County
Reef builders have sunk 121 deployments off Collier County, from 16 to 73 feet deep.
Collier County inshore limits, FWC Charlotte Harbor region
| Species | Bag | Size | Season | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red drum | 1 a day | 18-27 in. TL | Open year-round | Charlotte Harbor Region |
| Snook | 1 a day | 28-33 in. TL | Closed December 1 – end of February, and May 1 – September 30 | Charlotte Harbor Region |
| Spotted seatrout | 3 a day | 15-19 in. TL | Open year-round | Charlotte Harbor Region |
| Flounder | 5 a day | 14 in minimum | Closed annually Oct. 15 through Nov. 30 | Statewide |
| Sheepshead | 8 a day | 12 in minimum | Open year-round | Statewide |
| Black drum | 5 a day | 14-24 in. with one fish over 24 in. | Open year-round | Statewide |
FWC pier finder, artificial reef layer and saltwater regulations, checked October 2026.
Rivers
Moving water in Collier County
- Blackwater River2 launches in Collier County
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Faka-union River Near The Mouth | 266 cfs, 8.21 ft gage height | Nov 9 9:45 pm |
| East River Near Everglades City, Fl | -142 cfs, 8.05 ft gage height | Nov 9 10:45 pm |
| Pumpkin River Near Goodland, Fl | -81 cfs, 7.89 ft gage height | Nov 9 11:15 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 9, 2026 11:33 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Stocking and records
Stocked waters and records in Collier County
Collier County stocking
| Water | Fish | Species |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Trafford | 183,861 | Largemouth Bass: Phase II (3” – 4”), 2022 YC Florida Largemouth Bass Phase II |
| Trafford | 52,042 | Largemouth Bass: Phase II (3 – 4 inches) |
State records from Collier County
| Species | Pounds | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Mayan Cichlid | 2.37 | 2016 |
FWC Completed Stockings reports 2021-22 to 2023-24 and FWC freshwater state records.
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Supplies and guides, Collier County
Shops and marinas in Collier County
- Angler's Answerbait and tackle, Naples
- Captain Bill's Bait and Tacklebait and tackle, Naples
- Captain Rio Adventuresbait and tackle, Marco Island
- Dhukrbait and tackle, Marco Island
- Everglades Angler Guide Servicebait and tackle, Naples
- Everglades Bait & Tacklebait and tackle, Everglades City
- Everglades Bait & Tacklebait and tackle,
- Mangrove Outfittersbait and tackle, Naples
- Marco Island Bait and Tacklebait and tackle, Marco Island
- Master Bait & Tackle Incbait and tackle, Bonita Springs
- Mike's Bait Housebait and tackle, Naples
- Naples Fishbait and tackle, Naples
- Naples Fishingbait and tackle, Naples
- Naples Wholesale-Retail Baitbait and tackle, Naples
- Premier Tacklebait and tackle,
- Reel Thrills FIshing Chartersbait and tackle, Marco Island
- Serenity Bait Companybait and tackle, Naples
- Stevens Outdoors Incbait and tackle, Naples
- Surf & Turf Custombait and tackle, Naples
- Talltale Bait & Tacklebait and tackle, Naples
- All Water Excursions Marinamarina, Naples
- Bay Marina Incmarina, Naples
- Boaters Landingmarina, Naples
- Brookside Marinamarina,
- Brookside Marina Boat Rentalsmarina, Naples
- Cedar Bay Yacht Clubmarina, Marco Island
- DICK'S Sporting Goods Naplessporting goods store, Naples
- Dolphin Cove Marinamarina, Marco Island
- Esplanade Marinamarina, Marco Island
- Gulf Shores Marinamarina, Naples
Hire a guide in Collier County
- fly fishing with Captain Ned Smallfly, Everglades City, (239) 695-4993
- 4th Story Chartersinshore, Goodland, (302) 500-2775
- A&B Fishing Chartersinshore, Naples, (239) 263-8833
- Adventure Fishinginshore, Marco Island, (239) 919-2500
- Ambush Chartersinshore, Naples, (239) 775-4356
- Back-Water Adventuresinshore, Naples, (239) 775-4906
- Backcountry Fishinginshore, Naples, (239) 774-5588
- Bahama Joe's Chartersinshore, Naples, (239) 566-7691
- Bimini Twist Charters Incinshore, Naples, (239) 793-4442
- Blue Runner Fishing Private Chartersinshore, Marco Island, (910) 603-2743
- Capt Marvel Chartersinshore, Naples, (239) 261-7159
- Capt Michael Allevoinshore, Naples, (239) 775-8292
- Capt Tony Fontana Chartersinshore, Naples, (239) 280-6246
- Capt William Geraghtyinshore, Naples, (239) 793-0969
- Capt. John Crimmelinshore, Naples, (239) 269-0467
- Captain Bubby Hailinshore, Marco Island, (239) 642-4437
- Captain Derrick Daffininshore, Everglades City, (239) 695-3513
- Captain E's Fishing Adventuresinshore, Everglades City, (954) 661-9048
- Captain Ivan Garza Fishing Charterinshore, Naples, (239) 537-1643
- Captain Jesse Kareninshore, Naples, (239) 417-1004
Nearby
In the area of Collier County
Places in Collier County
- Naplespop. 19,115
- Marco Islandpop. 15,760
- Evergladespop. 352
- Chokoloskeepop. 346
- Goodlandpop. 312
Counties near Collier County
- Hendry County33 miles northeast
- Monroe County44 miles southeast
- Lee County47 miles northwest
- Broward County58 miles east
Gallery
Places pictured near Collier County
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Answers
What anglers ask about Collier County
How much public access is in Collier County?
There are 36 open launches (5 fresh, 31 salt).
Which Collier County lake should I fish first?
Lake Trafford, 1,500 acres.
Can I fish salt water in Collier County?
2 piers, 31 salt launches and 121 reef sites.
What FWC region is Collier County in?
The South region for fresh water, and the Charlotte Harbor region for redfish, snook and trout.
Where can I buy bait in Collier County?
61 shops and marinas are listed, including DICK'S Sporting Goods Naples, West Marine Marco Island and West Marine Naples.
Where do I find a guide in Collier County?
79 guides are based in Collier County.
What fish are stocked in Collier County?
Stocking reports list 2 sites.
Which city is the seat of Collier County?
East Naples is the county seat.
What license covers Collier County?
Yes, unless exempt; freshwater and saltwater licenses are sold separately.