Fishing near Lehigh Acres, Florida
Lee County, population 114,287.
- 16 milesto nearest lake
- 10launches nearby
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Where to fish around Lehigh Acres
Lehigh Acres is a Lee County community of 114,287. The nearest lake with an FWC fishing page is Lake Trafford, 16 miles southeast of town. The closest named launch is Sentinela Boulevard Primitive Access, 5 miles away.
For saltwater, Caloosahatchee Regional Park is 7 miles off and the coast within 25 miles has 6 fishing piers. Within 25 miles of Lehigh Acres lie 5 FWC reef deployments.
Fresh water near Lehigh Acres
- Lake Trafford16 miles southeast, 1,500 acres
- Webb Lake25 miles northwest, 395 acres
- Marl Pits26 miles northwest
Closest rivers to Lehigh Acres
- Caloosahatchee River10 miles
- Imperial River21 miles
Where to fish around Lehigh Acres
- Sentinela Boulevard Primitive AccessCanal, 5 miles
- Hickey's Creek Mitigation Park – Kayak Launch – Half Mile Long PortageCaloosahatchee River, 7 miles
- Alva Public Boat RampCaloosahatchee River, 7 miles
- Caloosahatchee Regional Park – Kayak LaunchCaloosahatchee River, 8 miles
- Franklin Lock South Recreation AreaCaloosahatchee River, 8 miles
- Franklin Lock North Recreation AreaCaloosahatchee River, 8 miles
- Telegraph Creek Primitive Paddlecraft LaunchCaloosahatchee River – Telegraph Creek, 9 miles
- Davis Public Boat RampCaloosahatchee River, 10 miles
- Lee County Manatee Park Kayak LaunchCaloosahatchee River – Orange River, 10 miles
- Russell Park Paddlecraft LaunchCaloosahatchee River, 12 miles
Straight line distances from the census center of Lehigh Acres.
Piers and bays near Lehigh Acres
Pier fishing around Lehigh Acres
- Caloosahatchee Regional ParkCaloosahatchee River, 7 miles
- W. P. Franklin North CampgroundCaloosahatchee River, 8 miles
- Royal Palm ParkCaloosahatchee River, 12 miles
- Tarpon Street PierCaloosahatchee River, 13 miles
- Riverside Park and Community CenterCaloosahatchee River, 14 miles
- Centennial ParkCaloosahatchee River, 15 miles
Bays near Lehigh Acres
- Estero Bay19 miles
- San Carlos Bay24 miles
Flow near Lehigh Acres
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Caloosahatchee River At S-79, Nr.olga, Fla | 438 cfs, 1.66 ft gage height | Oct 13 6:45 pm |
| Townsend Canal Near Alva,fl | 330 cfs, 1.67 ft gage height | Oct 13 6:45 pm |
| Telegraph Creek At State Highway At Olga, Fl | 25 cfs, 0.36 ft gage height | Oct 13 6:30 pm |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Oct 13, 2026 7:37 pm ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Supplies for Lehigh Acres anglers
Shops closest to Lehigh Acres
- Bass Addiction Gear Incbait and tackle, Lehigh Acres, 7 miles
- Handy Pantrybait and tackle, Fort Myers, 9 miles
- Kathy's Bait and Tacklebait and tackle, Fort Myers, 9 miles
- Marina Bay Stay and Play Lot 128marina, Fort Myers, 9 miles
- Marina Bay Stay and Play Lot 37marina, Fort Myers, 9 miles
- Marina 31marina, Fort Myers, 10 miles
- Sweetwater Landingmarina, Fort Myers, 10 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors Fort Myerssporting goods store, Fort Myers, 11 miles
Hire a guide in Lehigh Acres
- Complete Saltwater Adventuresinshore, Lehigh Acres, (239) 707-1843
Close to Lehigh Acres
Where to base a trip to Lehigh Acres
- Fort Myers12 miles
- LaBelle14 miles
- Bonita Springs20 miles
- Fort Myers Beach21 miles
Counties touching Lehigh Acres
- Lee Countyseat: Fort Myers
Photos of the water around Lehigh Acres
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Fishing around Lehigh Acres: common questions
What lake can I fish near Lehigh Acres?
Lake Trafford, 16 miles southeast.
What is the closest ramp to Lehigh Acres?
Sentinela Boulevard Primitive Access is closest, 5 miles away.
Where can I fish a pier near Lehigh Acres?
6 piers within 25 miles, starting with Caloosahatchee Regional Park.
Where do I buy bait in Lehigh Acres?
The nearest is Bass Addiction Gear Inc.
Where do I find a guide in Lehigh Acres?
1 guide list Lehigh Acres as home port.
Lehigh Acres is in which county?
It is in Lee County.
Is there offshore structure near Lehigh Acres?
Yes, 5 within 25 miles.
Which river is closest to Lehigh Acres?
Caloosahatchee River is 10 miles away.
Do visitors need a fishing license in Lehigh Acres?
Visitors can buy a 3-day freshwater license for $17.
Fish near Lehigh Acres this week
Every lake, launch and pier listed has its own page.