Caloosahatchee River Fishing
21 public launches in 2 counties.
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Caloosahatchee River fishing and access
21 public launches line the Caloosahatchee River, with 5 on fresh water and 16 on brackish water. Launches sit in Hendry County and Lee County.
The Caloosahatchee River has 1 USGS gauge reporting live.
Public access on the Caloosahatchee River
Hendry County
- Labelle Recreation Access Area – Hendry County Boat Dock – Bob Mason Park2 lane ramp, free, 7 trailer spaces, flush toilet
Lee County
- Telegraph Creek Primitive Paddlecraft Launchpaddle launch, free
- Franklin Lock North Recreation Area2 lane ramp, free, 16 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Caloosahatchee Regional Park – Kayak Launchpaddle launch, fee, flush toilet
- Franklin Lock South Recreation Area1 lane ramp, fee, 11 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Alva Public Boat Ramp1 lane ramp, fee, 17 trailer spaces, portable toilet
- Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve Canoe Launchpaddle launch, free, 3 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Davis Public Boat Ramp1 lane ramp, fee, 11 trailer spaces
- Hickey's Creek Mitigation Park – Kayak Launch – Half Mile Long Portagepaddle launch, fee, flush toilet
- Lee County Manatee Park Kayak Launchpaddle launch, fee, 10 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- Russell Park Paddlecraft Launchpaddle launch, free
- Judd Community Park Kayak Launchpaddle launch, free, flush toilet
- Tarpon Street Fishing Pier and Kayak Launchpaddle launch, free, portable toilet
- Riverside Park Kayak Launch – Ft. Myerspaddle launch, free, portable toilet
- North Shore Park Kayak Beach (North Ft. Myers – Caloosahatchee River)paddle launch, free, flush toilet
- Shady Oaks Park (Ft. Myers) Kayak Launchpaddle launch, free, flush toilet
- Fort Myers Centennial Park4 lane ramp, fee, 18 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- City of Cape Coral – Rosen Park Public Boat Ramp4 lane ramp, fee, 55 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- City of Cape Coral Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve Kayak Launchpaddle launch, free, portable toilet
- City of Cape Coral – Horton Park Public Boat Ramp2 lane ramp, fee, 31 trailer spaces, flush toilet
- City of Cape Coral – Yacht Club Park Public Boat Ramp2 lane ramp, fee, 31 trailer spaces, flush toilet, temporarily closed
FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory, grouped by the water body name FWC gives each ramp. Checked October 2026.
Gauge readings on the Caloosahatchee River
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Caloosahatchee River At S-79, Nr.olga, Fla | 1,690 cfs, 2.51 ft gage height | Nov 11 12:45 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 11, 2026 1:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Regulations, Caloosahatchee River
FWC lists no special rule for the Caloosahatchee River, so the statewide tables apply.
Tidal Caloosahatchee River, FWC Charlotte Harbor region
| Species | Bag | Size | Season | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
FWC regulations checked October 2026. All Florida limits.
Close to the Caloosahatchee River
Where to stay on the Caloosahatchee River
- Cape Coral
- Fort Myers
- LaBelle
- Lehigh Acres
Tackle along the Caloosahatchee River
- Marina 31marina, Fort Myers, 3 miles
- Sweetwater Landingmarina, Fort Myers, 3 miles
- Half Hitch Tackle, 11831 Bayshore Rdbait and tackle, North Fort Myers, 3 miles
- Kathy's Bait and Tacklebait and tackle, Fort Myers, 3 miles
- Miller Bait & Tackle, 8031 Bayshore Rdbait and tackle, North Fort Myers, 4 miles
More rivers near the Caloosahatchee River
- Imperial River5 launches
- Peace River21 launches
- Myakka River8 launches
- Kissimmee River12 launches
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Quick answers for the Caloosahatchee River
How many ramps are on the Caloosahatchee River?
21 launches, split 5 fresh and 16 salt, per FWC.
Which counties does the Caloosahatchee River run through?
Launches are in Hendry County and Lee County.
What should I fish for on the Caloosahatchee River?
No FWC species list covers the Caloosahatchee River.
Does USGS gauge the Caloosahatchee River?
1 USGS gauge report to this page every hour.
What are the rules on the Caloosahatchee River?
No river-specific FWC rule is listed for the Caloosahatchee River.
Is the Caloosahatchee River good for kayaks?
Yes, 12 launches on the Caloosahatchee River are for paddle craft only.
Do I need a saltwater or freshwater license on the Caloosahatchee River?
Freshwater above the salt line on the Caloosahatchee River, saltwater below it.
What do Caloosahatchee River ramps cost?
11 of 21 list no fee.
What shops are near the Caloosahatchee River?
Closest shops: Marina 31, Sweetwater Landing and Half Hitch Tackle.
Put in on the Caloosahatchee River
Check fees and parking on each launch page.