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City of Cape Coral Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve Kayak Launch

Caloosahatchee River · Cape Coral, Lee County

City of Cape Coral Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve Kayak Launch is a free gravel kayak and canoe launch on Caloosahatchee River in Cape Coral, Florida. It is managed by City of Cape Coral.

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Gravel
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
Free
Car parking
8 spaces
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Restroom
Portable Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
Launch Dock
Hours
8 AM to Dusk
Status
Closed with No Further Information
Water
Salt or brackish
Amenities
Picnic
Nearest town
4 mi from McGregor

Managed by City of Cape Coral · Website

Notes: WARNING: This is a strenuous kayak trial. About 800 feet of the trail requires you to carry or drag your boat during all tides. Other portions of the trail might also be un-navigable during low tides. Dock is closed for Kayak due to hurricane 2/11/2026 still WARNING: This is a strenuous kayak trial. About 800 feet of the trail requires you to carry or drag your boat during all tides. Other portions of the trail might also be un-navigable during low tides. Dock is closed for Kayak due to hurricane 2/11/2026

Address: East end of SE 23rd Terrace CAPE CORAL 33990

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Fish in Caloosahatchee River

Also recorded:

Florida state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
White Catfish18 lb 14 oz1991Withlacoochee River
Largemouth Bass17 lb 4 oz1986
Florida Gar9 lb 7 oz2001Lake Lawne
Redear Sunfish4 lb 14 oz1986Merritts Mill Pond
Bluegill2 lb 15 oz1989Crystal Lake
Warmouth2 lb 7 oz1985Yellow River
Spotted Sunfish13 oz1984Suwannee River

From official Florida record lists: source

Species recorded here since 1990 (GBIF). Check state regulations for seasons and limits.

Before you launch in Florida

Florida boating laws: education, age limits and life jackets

Links go to official Florida agency pages.

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Page updated Oct 27, 2026. Ramp details from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.