Lovers Key / Carl E. Johnson Recreation Area Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:23 PM)
- Water level
- 2.81 ft
- Tide
- 0.856 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 · 17.6 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Lovers Key State - Main Lagoon
Updated 12 min agoSource: USGS station 02291597 — SOUTH BRANCH ESTERO RIVER AT ESTERO, FL · 4.5 mi from Lovers Key State - Main Lagoon
Launch Light & Moon — June 24
local timeFirst Quarter (68% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Lovers Key / Carl E. Johnson Recreation Area
| Location | Bonita Springs, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lovers Key State - Main Lagoon |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 26.393516, -81.866473 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Lee |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Lovers Key / Carl E. Johnson Recreation Area is a public boat launch providing access to Lovers Key State - Main Lagoon in Bonita Springs, Florida at coordinates 26.39352, -81.86647. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Lovers Key / Carl E. Johnson Recreation Area is a public boat launch on Lovers Key State - Main Lagoon in Bonita Springs, 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, launch lanes: 4, restrooms: Flush Toilet. 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 Bonita Springs • public launch in Lee • fishing access on Lovers Key State - Main Lagoon • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 4 |
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 20 spaces |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | 8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year |
| Fee | $8 |
| Managed By | Florida Department of Environmental Protection |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lovers Key / Carl E. Johnson Recreation Area
Is Lovers Key / Carl E. Johnson Recreation Area free to use?
Yes, Lovers Key / Carl E. Johnson Recreation Area is a public boat launch with free access in Bonita Springs, Florida.
What water does Lovers Key / Carl E. Johnson Recreation Area access?
Lovers Key / Carl E. Johnson Recreation Area provides boat launch access to Lovers Key State - Main Lagoon in Bonita Springs, Florida.
How do I get to Lovers Key / Carl E. Johnson Recreation Area?
Lovers Key / Carl E. Johnson Recreation Area is located at coordinates 26.393516, -81.866473 in Bonita Springs, 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 1.5 mi of Lovers Key / Carl E. Johnson Recreation Area, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.