Skip to main content

Launch Conditions

Use caution

Launch with caution — limited daylight.

Advisories
None active
Daylight
Past sunset (7:42 PM)
Tide
1.26 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 ago
Current Tide
1.26ft
above MLLW
Next High Tide
1.73ft
Tue, 2:24 PM UTC
Next Low Tide
0.43ft
Tue, 10:17 PM UTC

Source: NOAA CO-OPS station 8725520Fort Myers · 21.5 mi from this ramp

Launch Light & Moon — September 8

local time
First Light
6:47 AM
Sunrise
7:11 AM
Sunset
7:42 PM
Last Light
8:06 PM

Waning Crescent (12% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.

Location

Quick Facts: McCarthy's Marina

Quick facts about McCarthy's Marina
LocationCaptiva, Florida
WaterbodyGulf of America
Access TypePrivate
Rating4.6/5 (113 reviews)
Coordinates26.521869, -82.189211
HoursCheck on site
CountyLee County
TidalYes - check tide charts before launching
Phone(239) 472-5200

McCarthy's Marina is a boat launch providing access to Gulf of America in Captiva, Florida at coordinates 26.52187, -82.18921. Rated 4.6/5 based on 113 Google reviews.

McCarthy's Marina is a private boat launch on Gulf of America in Captiva, Lee County, Florida. This is a private or restricted facility — confirm access requirements, fees, or membership before towing out. 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 Captiva • public launch in Lee County • fishing access on Gulf of America • Florida boat launch

Explore more boat launches across Florida

View all Florida boat ramps

Buying or selling a boat?

Decode any boat's HIN free, or run a full $9.99 history report before you buy.

Frequently Asked Questions About McCarthy's Marina

Is McCarthy's Marina free to use?

McCarthy's Marina is a private facility. Contact the operator for access information.

How is McCarthy's Marina rated?

McCarthy's Marina has a 4.6 out of 5 rating based on 113 Google reviews from boaters.

What water does McCarthy's Marina access?

McCarthy's Marina provides boat launch access to Gulf of America in Captiva, Florida.

How do I get to McCarthy's Marina?

McCarthy's Marina is located at coordinates 26.521869, -82.189211 in Captiva, Florida. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.

Get Directions

Navigate directly to this boat launch using your preferred mapping service:

Find More Ramps

Discover other boat launches and marinas in your area

Find boat ramps near me