Celebrate Southwest Florida's 190 mile marked paddling trail, The Great Calusa Blueway.
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www.leegov.com/resources/socialmedia/policy The Great Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail is a 190-mile marked canoe and kayak route that meanders from Bonita Springs, north to Pine Island, and inland up the Caloosahatchee River. On the Blueway, notice to experienced paddlers can get up close with outstanding flora and fauna while exploring back
05/30/2026
A big Thank You to Calusa Blueway and Florida Trail Association volunteer Lynette for helping with Keep Lee County Beautiful’s Great American Cleanup event. We were able to pull a lot of debris out of the mangroves. Also, thank you Kayak Excursions at Pelican Bay for use of your launch.
04/29/2026
Take advantage of the beautiful weather and hit the water! 🌴🚣♂️
From kayaking to paddleboarding, Lee County offers plenty of spots to launch your next adventure.
Ready to get on the water? Find your nearest paddlecraft launch at leeparks.org
Fun morning on the Calusa Blueway.
03/05/2026
Beach Park Advisory - The kayak launch will remain open during the temporary closure next week.
Park Advisory - San Carlos Bay - Bunche Beach Preserve Beach Access
Beach access will be temporarily closed from Monday, Mar. 9 - Friday, Mar. 13, while Lee County Department of Transportation completes drainage repairs related to impacts from Hurricane Ian.
The parking lot and kayak launch will remain open throughout the project.
02/24/2026
“Kayak Fishing in Southwest Florida,” the fourth and final talk in a series of free Calusa Blueway Paddling Trail-related programs, is set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at the Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center, 16760 Bass Road, Fort Myers.
Presenter Justin Stuller, owner of Estero River Outfitters, will be discussing tips, tricks, trends and equipment to help participants to become more productive paddlecraft anglers.
“Paula Stuller was the original owner of the iconic shop and one of the driving forces behind establishing the Calusa Blueway over twenty years ago,” said Calusa Blueway Coordinator Mike Hammond of Lee County Parks & Recreation. “Her three sons grew up at the shop and have been on, in or near the water almost every day of their lives. They now run Estero River Outfitters and will share their extensive paddling and fishing knowledge during their talk.”
For more information and directions to the program, contact Wa-Ke Hatchee Recreation Center at 239-533-6850.
02/09/2026
We had an amazing time this weekend at the Cape Coral Waterways Science Festival! Our staff loved chatting with community members about Conservation 20/20, the Calusa Blueway and everything Lee County Parks & Recreation has to offer. Thanks to everyone who stopped by!