Paddle launch · Bonita Springs · Lee County

Big Hickory Pass Kayak Access

Estero Bay · Bay or lagoon · Salt or Brackish Water

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FeeFree

WaterSalt or brackish

ConditionGood to Excellent

Manatee protection zone on the water here

Slow Speed (Apr 1 - Nov 15) 25 MPH (Nov 16 - Mar 31) Ex portions of the marked channel as described · Rule 68C-22.005(2)(f)3.
25 MPH (All Year) · Rule 68C-22.005(2)(h)11.b. & e-h.

State zones from the FWC. Federal and local speed zones can also apply: follow the posted signs.

Florida FWC boat ramp inventory

About Big Hickory Pass Kayak Access

Aerial view of Big Hickory Pass Kayak Access — The ramp, seen from above · Imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map (public domain)

About this ramp

Big Hickory Pass Kayak Access is a hand launch site for kayaks, canoes and paddleboards in Bonita Springs, Lee County on Estero Bay, a bay or lagoon with salt or brackish water. It is publicly owned and open to everyone and managed by Lee County.

Launching

The ramp has a launch with a sand surface. The FWC rates its condition as good to excellent. There is no dock.

Fees, parking and hours

Launching is free. Parking: 20 car spaces, not paved - gravel/limestone/packed soil. Hours: Dawn to Dusk.

Facilities

Restrooms: No Toilet. Accessibility: No Accommodations for Accessibility.

Notes from the FWC

Not a developed site. No facilities. Parking is along Estero Boulevard, just north of Bonita Springs, along the north landing of the Big Hickory Pass bridge, on either side of Estero Boulevard.

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Fishing

34 artificial reefs within 10 miles of the ramp, from the FWC artificial reef program.

Rock Reef 3

3.8 mi

Depth: 24 ft
Relief: 10 ft
GPS: 26° 18.452' N, 81° 52.377' W
Material: Limestone Boulders (65)

May Reef

3.9 mi

Depth: 22 ft
Relief: 10 ft
GPS: 26° 22.377' N, 81° 55.112' W
Material: Boxes

May Reef

3.9 mi

Depth: 22 ft
Relief: 10 ft
GPS: 26° 22.379' N, 81° 55.112' W
Material: Boxes

Rock Reef 1

3.9 mi

Depth: 24 ft
Relief: 10 ft
GPS: 26° 18.412' N, 81° 52.456' W
Material: Limestone Boulders (130)

Show all 34 reefs

Reef	Distance	Depth	GPS
Rock Reef 3	3.8 mi	24 ft	26° 18.452' N, 81° 52.377' W
May Reef	3.9 mi	22 ft	26° 22.377' N, 81° 55.112' W
May Reef	3.9 mi	22 ft	26° 22.379' N, 81° 55.112' W
Rock Reef 1	3.9 mi	24 ft	26° 18.412' N, 81° 52.456' W
ECA Reef	3.9 mi	24 ft	26° 18.369' N, 81° 52.354' W
Rock Reef 4	3.9 mi	24 ft	26° 18.326' N, 81° 52.286' W
Wiggins Pass 3 Mile C & D	4.0 mi	27 ft	26° 18.324' N, 81° 52.426' W
Rock Reef 2	4.0 mi	24 ft	26° 18.286' N, 81° 52.376' W
M.A.Y. Reef	4.2 mi	20 ft	26° 22.731' N, 81° 55.383' W
G-H Reef	5.5 mi	27 ft	26° 20.670' N, 81° 56.698' W
G-H Reef	6.0 mi	28 ft	26° 20.743' N, 81° 57.190' W
G-H Reef	6.1 mi	30 ft	26° 20.591' N, 81° 57.239' W
Lee-Collier	6.1 mi	35 ft	26° 17.430' N, 81° 55.050' W
Wiggins Pass 4.5 Mile Reef	6.1 mi	31 ft	26° 17.469' N, 81° 55.165' W
G-H Reef	6.4 mi	28 ft	26° 20.656' N, 81° 57.518' W
Big Carlos Bridge	6.6 mi	25 ft	26° 22.841' N, 81° 57.671' W
Big Carlos Bridge	6.6 mi	25 ft	26° 22.842' N, 81° 57.690' W
Wiggins Pass 5 Mile	6.6 mi	30 ft	26° 17.474' N, 81° 55.808' W
Wiggins Pass 5 Mile	6.6 mi	30 ft	26° 17.476' N, 81° 55.811' W
Big Carlos Bridge	6.6 mi	25 ft	26° 22.846' N, 81° 57.738' W
Big Carlos Bridge	6.6 mi	25 ft	26° 22.838' N, 81° 57.740' W
Big Carlos Bridge	6.6 mi	25 ft	26° 22.853' N, 81° 57.765' W
Big Carlos Bridge	6.7 mi	25 ft	26° 22.859' N, 81° 57.772' W
Village 3	7.2 mi	30 ft	26° 19.860' N, 81° 58.141' W
Village 6	7.2 mi	30 ft	26° 19.827' N, 81° 58.132' W
Village 5	7.3 mi	30 ft	26° 19.824' N, 81° 58.178' W
Village 2	7.3 mi	30 ft	26° 19.859' N, 81° 58.202' W
Village 4	7.3 mi	30 ft	26° 19.823' N, 81° 58.255' W
Village 1	7.3 mi	30 ft	26° 19.860' N, 81° 58.269' W
Clam Pass 3 Mile - 03	9.3 mi	25 ft	26° 13.588' N, 81° 52.212' W
Clam Pass 3 Mile - Pile	9.3 mi	26 ft	26° 13.574' N, 81° 52.074' W
Clam Pass 3 Mile -01	9.3 mi	25 ft	26° 13.572' N, 81° 52.074' W
Clam Pass 3 Mile -C & D	9.5 mi	–	26° 13.445' N, 81° 52.229' W
Clam Pass 3 Mile -02	9.5 mi	25 ft	26° 13.390' N, 81° 52.051' W