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Matlacha Pass
River in Florida · 17,147 acres · near Cape Coral, Matlacha, Saint James City
Matlacha Pass is a 17,147-acre river near Cape Coral, Matlacha and Saint James City in Florida, with 1 public boat ramp and 2 carry-in launches listed here. 2 launches are listed as free.
Boating rules
- Manatee zone: 25 MPH (All Year) · 3 zones on Matlacha Pass rule
- Manatee zone: Slow Speed (All Year) Excluding portions of the marked ICW channel as described · 2 zones on Matlacha Pass rule
- Manatee zone: Slow Speed (All Year) · 1 zone on Matlacha Pass rule
From the boating rules map of Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, read October 18, 2026. A map of rules is a guide: the regulation's text and the posted signs govern.
Boat launches on Matlacha Pass
- Matlacha Park Boat Ramp · Boat ramp · near Cape Coral
- Matlacha Park Paddlecraft Launch · Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · near Cape Coral · free
- Tropical Point Park Kayak Launch · Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · near Saint James City · free
Community
Where people who fish, boat and paddle Matlacha Pass talk about it. Lake associations, clubs and local groups will be added as we find them.