Lee County lists “14 Gulf-side beach locations” on Boca Grande, plus “11 bay-side locations” (Lee County Parks & Recreation, retrieved October 2026). Parking in town has a time limit, so read the rule before you fish.
The county names these: 1st Street, Banyan Street, 3rd Street, 4th Street, 5th Street, 7th Street, 9th Street, 10th Street, 11th Street, 12th Street, 13th Street, 14th Street, 17th Street and 19th Street. It adds: “Not all locations have a beach to access but they offer excellent views of the Gulf.”
Of the bay-side locations, the county says some are “as small as a walking path” and others “allow canoe/kayak launching.” It says “19th Street East offers a Paddlecraft Launch.”
At retrieval the page carried an advisory that the 5th Street ramp was temporarily closed for sand restoration after erosion. It also describes the 5th Street access as temporary, with “parking spaces, a temporary restroom and a ramp down to the beach,” and says the current ramp does not fully comply with ADA standards. Check the page for the current status.
On the southern end, the county says there are “14 walking paths from Gulf Blvd. to the beach” that are “not marked, are primitive and without parking.” For the town itself, the county parking page says “No permit is required to park in a non-residential zone. Non-residential zones have a three-hour parking limit between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.” The Lee County Sheriff’s Office enforces the limits. Permit types A through D are for residents, hotel guests, island workers and house guests.
Hours are “Dawn to Dusk” and the amenity list shows Free Parking. The county says a saltwater fishing license is required to fish from shore, with no fee for Florida residents. The contact phone is (239) 357-8957.
For fishing the island’s pier, see our Boca Grande Fishing Pier page. The Lee County fees page covers the county’s paid lots.