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North Shore Park Kayak Beach (North Ft. Myers - Caloosahatchee River) Boat Ramp

Caloosahatchee River · North Fort Myers, Lee County

North Shore Park Kayak Beach (North Ft. Myers - Caloosahatchee River) is a free sand,sand kayak and canoe launch on Caloosahatchee River in North Fort Myers, Florida. It is managed by Lee County.

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Sand,Sand
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fee
Free
Car parking
28 spaces
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Restroom
Flush Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
No
Hours
Dawn to 10:30 PM
Water
Salt or brackish
Amenities
Lighting

Managed by Lee County · NA · Website

Notes: Not developed as a kayak launch, but sandy beach immediately adjacent to parking lot makes a convenient location to launch into the Caloosahatchee River. Not developed as a kayak launch, but sandy beach immediately adjacent to parking lot makes a convenient location to launch into the Caloosahatchee River.

Address: 13001 North Cleveland Avenue (Highway 41) NORTH FORT MYERS 33903

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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.

All 19 ramps on Caloosahatchee River · All ramps in Lee County

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