Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:20 PM)
- Tide
- 0.778 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 · 16.4 mi from this ramp
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: Galt Nature Preserve Kayak Launch
| Location | Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | St. Jude Nature Trail - St. James Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 26.516330, -82.091890 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Lee County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Galt Nature Preserve Kayak Launch is a public boat launch providing access to St. Jude Nature Trail - St. James Creek in Florida at coordinates 26.51633, -82.09189. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Galt Nature Preserve Kayak Launch is a public boat launch on St. Jude Nature Trail - St. James Creek in 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. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Concrete, restrooms: Composting Toilet, trailer parking: 4 spaces. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, 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 launch in Lee County • fishing access on St. Jude Nature Trail - St. James Creek • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | Composting Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 4 spaces |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | Daytime Use Only |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | Lee County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Galt Nature Preserve Kayak Launch
Is Galt Nature Preserve Kayak Launch free to use?
Yes, Galt Nature Preserve Kayak Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Florida.
What water does Galt Nature Preserve Kayak Launch access?
Galt Nature Preserve Kayak Launch provides boat launch access to St. Jude Nature Trail - St. James Creek in Florida.
How do I get to Galt Nature Preserve Kayak Launch?
Galt Nature Preserve Kayak Launch is located at coordinates 26.516330, -82.091890 in 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
6 additional boat launches are located within 4.0 mi of Galt Nature Preserve Kayak Launch, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.