Paddle launch · Pensacola · Escambia County

Bruce Beach Natural Area Kayak Launch

Pensacola Bay · Bay or lagoon · Salt or Brackish Water

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About Bruce Beach Natural Area Kayak Launch

Aerial view of Bruce Beach Natural Area Kayak Launch
The ramp, seen from above · Imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map (public domain)

About this ramp

Bruce Beach Natural Area Kayak Launch is a hand launch site for kayaks, canoes and paddleboards in Pensacola, Escambia County on Pensacola Bay, a bay or lagoon with salt or brackish water. It is publicly owned and open to everyone and managed by City of Pensacola.

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Fishing

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

Historic Shipwreck Replica Reef

5.8 mi

Depth
9 ft
Relief
3 ft
GPS
30° 19.738' N, 87° 10.872' W
Material
Rubble (500)

Capt Bob Quarles Reef

5.8 mi

Depth
14 ft
Relief
7 ft
GPS
30° 19.738' N, 87° 10.871' W
Material
Deck Spans and Rubble (521)

Ben Linkous Eagle Scout Reef

5.8 mi

Depth
12 ft
Relief
3 ft
GPS
30° 19.675' N, 87° 10.872' W
Material
Reef Ball Pallet (14)

Park West Snorkel Reef 2017

5.8 mi

Depth
12 ft
Relief
3 ft
GPS
30° 19.672' N, 87° 10.874' W
Material
Reef Ball Bay (4)
Show all 80 reefs
ReefDistanceDepthGPS
Historic Shipwreck Replica Reef5.8 mi9 ft30° 19.738' N, 87° 10.872' W
Capt Bob Quarles Reef5.8 mi14 ft30° 19.738' N, 87° 10.871' W
Ben Linkous Eagle Scout Reef5.8 mi12 ft30° 19.675' N, 87° 10.872' W
Park West Snorkel Reef 20175.8 mi12 ft30° 19.672' N, 87° 10.874' W
Eternal Reefs Bay25.8 mi12 ft30° 19.672' N, 87° 10.869' W
Eternal Reefs Bay15.8 mi12 ft30° 19.672' N, 87° 10.869' W
John Finelli Eagle Scout Reef5.8 mi10 ft30° 19.670' N, 87° 10.872' W
John Finelli Eagle Scout Reef5.8 mi10 ft30° 19.670' N, 87° 10.872' W
Aaron Dagen Memorial Reef7.1 mi48 ft30° 18.165' N, 87° 12.293' W
Navarre Pier Reef Site #27.2 mi46 ft30° 18.020' N, 87° 12.797' W
Navarre Pier Reef Site #47.2 mi46 ft30° 17.991' N, 87° 13.058' W
Navarre Pier Reef Site #37.2 mi49 ft30° 17.995' N, 87° 12.870' W
Navarre Pier Reef Site #57.2 mi45 ft30° 17.978' N, 87° 13.108' W
Charles Fennell Gonzalez IV Snorkel Reef7.2 mi11 ft30° 19.727' N, 87° 08.318' W
Navarre Pier Reef Site #17.2 mi45 ft30° 18.00' N, 87° 12.60' W
CCA - BTWHS #17.3 mi40 ft30° 17.910' N, 87° 13.785' W
Andi Coyle Reef7.3 mi40 ft30° 17.898' N, 87° 13.863' W
GB Sertoma.Com Reef 27.4 mi45 ft30° 17.878' N, 87° 13.969' W
Eternal Reefs 20237.4 mi40 ft30° 17.850' N, 87° 13.550' W
RFRA Reef #147.4 mi41 ft30° 17.873' N, 87° 14.066' W
CCA - WFHS #17.4 mi42 ft30° 17.840' N, 87° 13.775' W
RFRA Reef #27.4 mi39 ft30° 17.863' N, 87° 14.146' W
Fredrick H Cleveland7.4 mi43 ft30° 17.866' N, 87° 14.194' W
David's Reef7.4 mi43 ft30° 17.833' N, 87° 13.869' W
Jeff's Reef7.4 mi40 ft30° 17.833' N, 87° 14.113' W
Walsingham Memorial Reef7.4 mi50 ft30° 17.816' N, 87° 14.063' W
PensBayBr0047.5 mi45 ft30° 17.780' N, 87° 13.380' W
Academy 17.5 mi44 ft30° 17.808' N, 87° 14.176' W
3-Mile Bridge 017.5 mi46 ft30° 17.750' N, 87° 13.50' W
RFRA Reef #37.5 mi43 ft30° 17.778' N, 87° 14.133' W
Sage Memorial Reef7.5 mi50 ft30° 17.768' N, 87° 14.060' W
Academy 27.5 mi47 ft30° 17.760' N, 87° 14.184' W
RFRA Reef #47.5 mi43 ft30° 17.739' N, 87° 14.131' W
Roy Jones Jr 17.6 mi49 ft30° 17.715' N, 87° 14.168' W
EscaRosa 17.6 mi48 ft30° 17.680' N, 87° 13.010' W
3-Mile bridge pilings7.6 mi45 ft30° 17.660' N, 87° 13.485' W
RFRA Reef #57.6 mi46 ft30° 17.686' N, 87° 14.116' W
Roy Jones Jr 27.6 mi51 ft30° 17.669' N, 87° 14.169' W
RFRA Reef #67.7 mi47 ft30° 17.632' N, 87° 14.116' W
Freedom Boat Club7.7 mi52 ft30° 17.616' N, 87° 14.150' W
RFRA Reef #77.7 mi48 ft30° 17.588' N, 87° 14.112' W
David Lee Sellers7.7 mi53 ft30° 17.576' N, 87° 14.149' W
RFRA Reef #87.8 mi48 ft30° 17.534' N, 87° 14.112' W
Escambia Eternal Reef (Oct 2021)7.8 mi49 ft30° 17.517' N, 87° 14.006' W
Wayne Frier7.8 mi53 ft30° 17.518' N, 87° 14.158' W
Three Barges7.8 mi54 ft30° 17.473' N, 87° 13.278' W
Lane Gilchrist Reef7.8 mi50 ft30° 17.467' N, 87° 13.773' W
RFRA Reef #97.8 mi47 ft30° 17.474' N, 87° 14.099' W
EscaRosa 27.8 mi50 ft30° 17.450' N, 87° 12.880' W
Helen Mae Torres Reef7.9 mi48 ft30° 17.466' N, 87° 14.162' W
RFRA Reef #107.9 mi48 ft30° 17.439' N, 87° 14.093' W
Tom White Printer Reef7.9 mi49 ft30° 17.426' N, 87° 14.146' W
3-Mile Bridge 027.9 mi50 ft30° 17.375' N, 87° 13.575' W
RFRA Reef #118.0 mi49 ft30° 17.372' N, 87° 14.085' W
Outcast Fishing And Hunting8.0 mi52 ft30° 17.378' N, 87° 14.158' W
Joe Patti Memorial Reef8.0 mi50 ft30° 17.329' N, 87° 13.755' W
Jerry Andrews Reef8.0 mi49 ft30° 17.317' N, 87° 13.016' W
RFRA Reef #128.0 mi53 ft30° 17.339' N, 87° 14.089' W
Paradise B & G Reef8.0 mi54 ft30° 17.328' N, 87° 14.138' W
RFRA Reef #138.0 mi55 ft30° 17.294' N, 87° 14.072' W
RFRA Reef #18.1 mi52 ft30° 17.276' N, 87° 14.152' W
Karen's Place8.2 mi50 ft30° 17.20' N, 87° 14.140' W
Casino Beach 2017-18.6 mi58 ft30° 18.787' N, 87° 07.437' W
Casino Beach 2017-28.6 mi58 ft30° 18.798' N, 87° 07.394' W
Casino Reef Unnamed8.6 mi55 ft30° 18.761' N, 87° 07.427' W
Casino Beach 2017-38.7 mi58 ft30° 18.806' N, 87° 07.342' W
Casino Beach 2017-68.7 mi58 ft30° 18.754' N, 87° 07.383' W
Casino Beach 2017-48.7 mi58 ft30° 18.814' N, 87° 07.299' W
Casino Beach 2017-78.7 mi58 ft30° 18.762' N, 87° 07.333' W
Casino Beach 2017-58.7 mi58 ft30° 18.823' N, 87° 07.251' W
Unnamed Site 3 Casino Reef8.7 mi56 ft30° 18.798' N, 87° 07.253' W
Unnamed Site 2 Casino Reef8.7 mi56 ft30° 18.768' N, 87° 07.280' W
Unnamed Site 1 Casino Reef8.8 mi56 ft30° 18.749' N, 87° 07.285' W
Casino Beach 2017-98.8 mi60 ft30° 18.674' N, 87° 07.363' W
Casino Beach 2017-10A8.8 mi65 ft30° 18.709' N, 87° 07.308' W
Casino Beach 2017-88.8 mi62 ft30° 18.629' N, 87° 07.396' W
Casino Beach 2017-10B8.8 mi65 ft30° 18.684' N, 87° 07.313' W
Casino Beach 2017-118.8 mi61 ft30° 18.689' N, 87° 07.265' W
Joseph Meek9.8 mi95 ft30° 16.384' N, 87° 09.574' W
Tex Edwards Barge9.9 mi75 ft30° 16.138' N, 87° 10.157' W

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Check fishing license and bag limit rules before you go.

Nearby

Marinas

Palafox Pier0.5 mi
Day Break Marina1.4 mi
Palm Harbor Marina1.5 mi

Nearest fuel docks

Palafox Pier0.5 mi
Day Break Marina1.4 mi

Other ramps nearby

Sanders Beach Recreation Complex1.0 mi
Mahogany Mill Public Boat Ramp1.5 mi
City of Pensacola 17th Street Public Boat Ramp2.0 mi
All ramps on Pensacola Bay Ramps in Escambia County Ramps in Pensacola

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check local signs for current fees and hours.

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