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about 67 miles

Caloosahatchee River

A channelized river linked by canal to Lake Okeechobee, it flows west past LaBelle, where it turns tidal, then widens through Fort Myers and Cape Coral into San Carlos Bay. It forms part of the Okeechobee Waterway.

N5 mi
Course of the river, simplified. Orange dots are boat ramps and launches, blue squares are bait shops. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors and the U.S. Geological Survey.

Weather at the Caloosahatchee River (National Weather Service) ↗

River facts

LengthAbout 67 miles
SourceLake Hicpochee, Glades County, west of Clewiston, Florida
MouthSan Carlos Bay, Gulf of Mexico, southwest of Fort Myers
StateFlorida

Ortona Lock and Dam sits on the river as part of the Okeechobee Waterway.

Boat ramps and launches

Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Caloosahatchee River in Florida, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.

Closest bait shops

Blue squares on the map. Tap a name to open the shop's website, or its location in Google Maps if it has none listed. Bait and tackle shops closest to the river's ramps, from OpenStreetMap. Call ahead for hours and live bait.

Fishing regulations

Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:

Facts from Caloosahatchee River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey

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View on interactive map

Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map to follow the river past roads and towns. Red pins are boat ramps and launches; blue pins are bait shops. Tap a pin for directions.

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