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.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Caloosahatchee River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 67 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Lake Hicpochee, Glades County, west of Clewiston, Florida |
| Mouth | San Carlos Bay, Gulf of Mexico, southwest of Fort Myers |
| State | Florida |
Ortona Lock and Dam sits on the river as part of the Okeechobee Waterway.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Caloosahatchee River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
- Boat ramps on the Caloosahatchee River in Florida ↗ · Bait shops near the Caloosahatchee River in Florida ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
Facts from Caloosahatchee River (Wikipedia) ↗