Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:24 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 · 16.6 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — June 22
local timeFirst Quarter (48% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Marine Laboratory
| Location | Saint James City, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Gulf of America |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 26.592864, -82.132738 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Lee |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Marine Laboratory is a public boat launch providing access to Gulf of America in Saint James City, Florida at coordinates 26.59286, -82.13274.
Marine Laboratory is a public boat launch on Gulf of America in Saint James City, 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. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Saint James City • public launch in Lee • fishing access on Gulf of America • Florida boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Marine Laboratory
Is Marine Laboratory free to use?
Yes, Marine Laboratory is a public boat launch with free access in Saint James City, Florida.
What water does Marine Laboratory access?
Marine Laboratory provides boat launch access to Gulf of America in Saint James City, Florida.
How do I get to Marine Laboratory?
Marine Laboratory is located at coordinates 26.592864, -82.132738 in Saint James City, 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 4.8 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.