Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:19 PM
- Tide
- 1.867 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 · 12.2 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (76% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Franklin Lock North Recreation Area
| Location | Alva, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Hickey Creek Swamp |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 26.723720, -81.692354 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Lee County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Franklin Lock North Recreation Area is a public boat launch providing access to Hickey Creek Swamp in Alva, Florida at coordinates 26.72372, -81.69235. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Franklin Lock North Recreation Area is a public boat launch on Hickey Creek Swamp in Alva, Lee 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. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Franklin Lock North Recreation Area
Is Franklin Lock North Recreation Area free to use?
Yes, Franklin Lock North Recreation Area is a public boat launch with free access in Alva, Florida.
What water does Franklin Lock North Recreation Area access?
Franklin Lock North Recreation Area provides boat launch access to Hickey Creek Swamp in Alva, Florida.
How do I get to Franklin Lock North Recreation Area?
Franklin Lock North Recreation Area is located at coordinates 26.723720, -81.692354 in Alva, Florida. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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