BOATING

Anchoring Sites

Southwest Florida Anchoring Sites
Select an anchorage site from the map below for images, storm protection and recreational ratings, regulations, and site-specific tips for anchoring in various weather conditions.

Boat Ramps

Southwest Florida Ramps
Southwest Florida offers boaters many public ramps from which to access area waters. Use the map below to locate ramps and view lanes, hours, fee, and contact information. Please make sure your boat and vehicle meet the ramp’s requirements

Fuel

Southwest Florida Fuel
There are many dockside fueling locations available to area boaters. Select a fuel station on the map below for contact info and diesel availability. Be sure to follow safe fueling procedures and be respectful of our fragile marine environment

Laws and Regulations

Laws and Regulations
Make sure you know the laws before boating in Florida.

Marinas

A List of Florida Marinas
Browse Marinas in Florida, United States by city. You can access images, information and interactive maps for Marinas in Florida, United States. Make Free Marina Reservations, Leave Marina Reviews and Contact Marinas. 

Navigation Charts

Marine Navigation Charts: Go Boating Florida
This collection of nav charts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will help you make your way safely through the waterways surrounding Southwest Florida.

Pumpout Stations

​Southwest Florida Pumpout Stations
Be a responsible boater and empty tanks only at approved marine pumpout stations. You can find convenient pumpout locations and their contact information on the map below.

Safety Courses

Florida Boating Safety Course by Boats USA
The Boat US Foundation's Online Course is the only FREE Online Boating Safety Course Approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation.

Official Florida Boating Safety Course
Take this Florida–approved course to complete your online boating safety education. You need boater education if you were born on or after Jan. 1, 1988, and will be operating a motorized boat of 10 hp or more in Florida. 

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