Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:20 PM)
- Tide
- 1.188 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 · 1.8 mi from this ramp
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (73% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Tarpon Street Fishing Pier and Kayak Launch
| Location | Fort Myers, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Billy Creek |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 26.662200, -81.847263 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Lee County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Tarpon Street Fishing Pier and Kayak Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Billy Creek in Fort Myers, Florida at coordinates 26.66220, -81.84726. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Tarpon Street Fishing Pier and Kayak Launch is a public boat launch on Billy Creek in Fort Myers, 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: Portable 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 Fort Myers • public launch in Lee County • fishing access on Billy Creek • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Sand,Sand |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | Portable Toilet |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | Park and fishing pier close at 11:00 PM |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | City of Ft. Myers |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tarpon Street Fishing Pier and Kayak Launch
Is Tarpon Street Fishing Pier and Kayak Launch free to use?
Yes, Tarpon Street Fishing Pier and Kayak Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Fort Myers, Florida.
What water does Tarpon Street Fishing Pier and Kayak Launch access?
Tarpon Street Fishing Pier and Kayak Launch provides boat launch access to Billy Creek in Fort Myers, Florida.
How do I get to Tarpon Street Fishing Pier and Kayak Launch?
Tarpon Street Fishing Pier and Kayak Launch is located at coordinates 26.662200, -81.847263 in Fort Myers, 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 2.2 mi of Tarpon Street Fishing Pier and Kayak Launch, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.