Fort Myers Centennial Park sits on Caloosahatchee River and serves as a dependable saltwater access point for anyone launching in LEE County. Whether you're chasing a morning bite or just getting the family out for a cruise, it puts you on the water fast. With 4 launch lanes, it can handle a busy weekend crowd without the usual bottleneck. As of the last FWC inventory update, a launch fee applies here.
At a glance
- County
- LEE
- City
- Fort Myers
- Waterbody
- Caloosahatchee River
- Water type
- Salt or Brackish Water
- Ramp type
- Boat Ramp Within Marina
- Launch lanes
- 4
- Ramp surface
- Concrete
- Dock
- Both Launch and Staging Dock
- Parking surface
- Paved - Asphalt or Concrete
- Trailer parking
- 18
- Restroom
- Flush Toilet
- Fee required
- Yes
- Managed by
- City of Ft Myers
- Status
- Closed with No Further Information
Address: 2150 Edwards Drive, Fort Myers, FL, 33901 · Coordinates: 26.645835, -81.872523
Where it is
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Marker location from the FWC boat ramp inventory.
What to know before you launch
- Rinse your trailer and engine with fresh water after launching in salt — corrosion is the enemy on Florida's coast.
- Even with multiple lanes, prep in the staging area first so you're not tying up a lane while loading gear.
- Always check current tides, wind, and marine forecasts before you launch — Florida afternoons can turn stormy fast.
Tides at the nearest station
The closest NOAA tide station is Fort Myers, about 0 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):
Gear for a day on Caloosahatchee River
Heading out from Fort Myers Centennial Park? A few essentials make any Florida launch smoother — a reliable chartplotter, a properly sized life jacket for everyone aboard, and a cooler that survives the heat.
- Best marine GPS chartplotters — navigate the flats and channels with confidence.
- Best life jackets (PFDs) — Florida law requires one per person aboard.
- Best coolers for boats — keep your catch and drinks cold in the sun.