Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:20 PM)
- Tide
- 1.375 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 5 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8725520 — Fort Myers · 12.3 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (82% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Kayak Launch
| Location | Matlacha, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Gulf of America |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 26.629063, -82.069321 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Lee |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Kayak Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Gulf of America in Matlacha, Florida at coordinates 26.62906, -82.06932. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Kayak Launch is a public boat launch on Gulf of America in Matlacha, 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: Gravel And Sand, restrooms: Flush Toilet, ada accessible: Yes. 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 ramp near Matlacha • public launch in Lee • fishing access on Gulf of America • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Gravel And Sand |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | 7:00 AM to 9:30 PM |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | Lee County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kayak Launch
Is Kayak Launch free to use?
Yes, Kayak Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Matlacha, Florida.
What water does Kayak Launch access?
Kayak Launch provides boat launch access to Gulf of America in Matlacha, Florida.
How do I get to Kayak Launch?
Kayak Launch is located at coordinates 26.629063, -82.069321 in Matlacha, 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 1.3 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.