St. Jude Nature Trail - St. James Creek Preserve - Kayak Access (Long Portage) Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:19 PM
- Tide
- 1.913 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 · 15.6 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: St. Jude Nature Trail - St. James Creek Preserve - Kayak Access (Long Portage)
| Location | Saint James City, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | St. Jude Nature Trail - St. James Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 26.514218, -82.074503 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Lee County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
St. Jude Nature Trail - St. James Creek Preserve - Kayak Access (Long Portage) is a public boat launch providing access to St. Jude Nature Trail - St. James Creek in Saint James City, Florida at coordinates 26.51422, -82.07450. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
St. Jude Nature Trail - St. James Creek Preserve - Kayak Access (Long Portage) is a public boat launch on St. Jude Nature Trail - St. James Creek 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. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Sand,Sand, restrooms: No Toilet, hours: Daytime Use Only. 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 County • fishing access on St. Jude Nature Trail - St. James Creek • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Sand,Sand |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | No Toilet |
| Hours | Daytime Use Only |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | Calusa Land Trust |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About St. Jude Nature Trail - St. James Creek Preserve - Kayak Access (Long Portage)
Is St. Jude Nature Trail - St. James Creek Preserve - Kayak Access (Long Portage) free to use?
Yes, St. Jude Nature Trail - St. James Creek Preserve - Kayak Access (Long Portage) is a public boat launch with free access in Saint James City, Florida.
What water does St. Jude Nature Trail - St. James Creek Preserve - Kayak Access (Long Portage) access?
St. Jude Nature Trail - St. James Creek Preserve - Kayak Access (Long Portage) provides boat launch access to St. Jude Nature Trail - St. James Creek in Saint James City, Florida.
How do I get to St. Jude Nature Trail - St. James Creek Preserve - Kayak Access (Long Portage)?
St. Jude Nature Trail - St. James Creek Preserve - Kayak Access (Long Portage) is located at coordinates 26.514218, -82.074503 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
The area surrounding St. Jude Nature Trail - St. James Creek Preserve - Kayak Access (Long Portage) includes 6 other public boat ramps within 3.4 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.