If you're launching on Goodland Bay, Calusa Island Marina & Yacht Club is a solid saltwater option in Collier County. It's well-placed for boaters who want to spend their time fishing rather than trailering across the county. 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.

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At a glance

County
Collier
City
Marco Island
Waterbody
Goodland Bay
Water type
Salt or Brackish Water
Ramp type
Stand Alone Ramp
Launch lanes
4
Ramp surface
Concrete
Parking surface
Paved - Asphalt or Concrete
Trailer parking
15
Restroom
Flush Toilet
Fee required
Yes
Managed by
Private Business
Status
Open for Business

Address: 385 Angler Drive, Marco Island, FL, 34145  ·  Coordinates: 25.920944, -81.651644

Where it is

Live NEXRAD radar from Iowa State Mesonet — past ~65 minutes animated. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Ramp location from the FWC boat ramp inventory. Not for navigation.

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.
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Tides at the nearest station

The closest NOAA tide station is Naples (Outer Coast), about 17 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):

High tide
4:38 AM
2.458 ft (MLLW)
Low tide
9:46 AM
1.391 ft (MLLW)
High tide
3:13 PM
2.767 ft (MLLW)
Low tide
10:22 PM
0.302 ft (MLLW)

See the 7-day tide chart →

Ramp data from the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory (Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission). Tide predictions from NOAA CO-OPS station 8725110. Conditions change — verify status locally before you go. This site is not for navigation.