Set along the Caloosahatchee River, San Carlos Bay, and Pine Island Sound, Fort Myers is an easygoing Gulf town where genteel marinas open onto rich inshore grounds. Anglers come for Snook, Redfish, Tarpon and stay for the sheer variety of water within a short run. Our directory lists 20 nearby ramps to launch from, each opening onto its own slice of the local fishery.
Top ramps around Fort Myers
- Fort Myers Centennial Park · Salt · Caloosahatchee River
- Frizzell-Kontinos Boat Ramp at Punta Rassa · Salt · San Carlos Bay
- Bowditch Point Park Kayak Launch · Salt · Matanzas Pass
- Caloosahatchee Creeks Preserve Canoe Launch · Salt · Caloosahatchee River - Popash Creek
- Davis Public Boat Ramp · Salt · Caloosahatchee River
- Fort Myers Beach - Coconut Drive Small Craft Ramp (No Parking) · Salt · LEE County
- Judd Community Park Kayak Launch · Salt · Caloosahatchee River - Hancock Creek
- Lee County Manatee Park Kayak Launch · Salt · Caloosahatchee River - Orange River
What's biting & when
Target species:
Best months: Spring and early summer tarpon in the passes; year-round inshore.
Tides & timing
The nearest NOAA reference station is Fort Myers. Today's predicted tides:
Full 7-day Fort Myers tide chart →
Gear tips for Fort Myers
Local boaters here fish the Caloosahatchee River, San Carlos Bay, and Pine Island Sound. A dependable chartplotter and trolling motor for working the flats and passes go a long way. Start with our reviews of the best fish finders, marine GPS units, and trolling motors.