Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:21 PM)
- Water temp
- 89°F
- Water level
- 0.62 ft
- Tide
- 0.689 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 4 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8725520 — Fort Myers · 24.3 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Bay Shore
Updated 25 min agoSource: USGS station 02297460 — PEACE RIVER AT HARBOUR HEIGHTS FL · 5 mi from Bay Shore
Launch Light & Moon — July 23
local timeWaxing Gibbous (70% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Chester Roberts Park - Canoe and Kayak Launch
| Location | Charlotte Harbor, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Bay Shore |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 26.956314, -82.061104 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Charlotte County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Chester Roberts Park - Canoe and Kayak Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Bay Shore in Charlotte Harbor, Florida at coordinates 26.95631, -82.06110. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Chester Roberts Park - Canoe and Kayak Launch is a public boat launch on Bay Shore in Charlotte Harbor, Charlotte County, Florida. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Sandy Kayak Beach,Sandy Kayak Beach, restrooms: No Toilet, ada accessible: No. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Charlotte Harbor • public launch in Charlotte County • fishing access on Bay Shore • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Sandy Kayak Beach,Sandy Kayak Beach |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | No Toilet |
| ADA Accessible | No |
| Hours | 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | Charlotte County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Chester Roberts Park - Canoe and Kayak Launch
Is Chester Roberts Park - Canoe and Kayak Launch free to use?
Yes, Chester Roberts Park - Canoe and Kayak Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Charlotte Harbor, Florida.
What water does Chester Roberts Park - Canoe and Kayak Launch access?
Chester Roberts Park - Canoe and Kayak Launch provides boat launch access to Bay Shore in Charlotte Harbor, Florida.
How do I get to Chester Roberts Park - Canoe and Kayak Launch?
Chester Roberts Park - Canoe and Kayak Launch is located at coordinates 26.956314, -82.061104 in Charlotte Harbor, Florida. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
The area surrounding Chester Roberts Park - Canoe and Kayak Launch includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.4 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.