Paddle launch · Bonita Springs · Lee County

Lovers Key State Park - Little Carlos Pass Kayak Access

Estero Bay · Bay or lagoon · Salt or Brackish Water

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Fee$8 per vehicle
WaterSalt or brackish
ConditionGood to Excellent
How to payPay the attendant on site.

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 Lovers Key State Park - Little Carlos Pass Kayak Access

Aerial view of Lovers Key State Park - Little Carlos Pass Kayak Access
The ramp, seen from above · Imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map (public domain)

About this ramp

Lovers Key State Park - Little Carlos 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 Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Launching

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

Fees, parking and hours

The launch fee is $8 per vehicle. Pay the attendant on site. Parking: 12 car spaces, not paved - gravel/limestone/packed soil. Hours: 8:00 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year.

Facilities

Restrooms: Flush Toilet. Accessibility: No Accommodations for Accessibility. Amenities: grill, picnic.

Notes from the FWC

This site really doesn't have a great Kayak Launch but can use it.

Official page

Fishing

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

May Reef

3.6 mi

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

May Reef

3.6 mi

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

M.A.Y. Reef

3.6 mi

Depth
20 ft
GPS
26° 22.731' N, 81° 55.383' W
Material
Rubble

Big Carlos Bridge

5.8 mi

Depth
25 ft
Relief
7 ft
GPS
26° 22.841' N, 81° 57.671' W
Material
Secondary-use concrete (28)
Show all 56 reefs
ReefDistanceDepthGPS
May Reef3.6 mi22 ft26° 22.379' N, 81° 55.112' W
May Reef3.6 mi22 ft26° 22.377' N, 81° 55.112' W
M.A.Y. Reef3.6 mi20 ft26° 22.731' N, 81° 55.383' W
Big Carlos Bridge5.8 mi25 ft26° 22.841' N, 81° 57.671' W
Big Carlos Bridge5.8 mi25 ft26° 22.842' N, 81° 57.690' W
Big Carlos Bridge5.9 mi25 ft26° 22.846' N, 81° 57.738' W
Big Carlos Bridge5.9 mi25 ft26° 22.838' N, 81° 57.740' W
Big Carlos Bridge5.9 mi25 ft26° 22.853' N, 81° 57.765' W
Big Carlos Bridge5.9 mi25 ft26° 22.859' N, 81° 57.772' W
G-H Reef6.0 mi27 ft26° 20.670' N, 81° 56.698' W
G-H Reef6.4 mi28 ft26° 20.743' N, 81° 57.190' W
Rock Reef 36.4 mi24 ft26° 18.452' N, 81° 52.377' W
Rock Reef 16.5 mi24 ft26° 18.412' N, 81° 52.456' W
G-H Reef6.5 mi30 ft26° 20.591' N, 81° 57.239' W
ECA Reef6.5 mi24 ft26° 18.369' N, 81° 52.354' W
Rock Reef 46.6 mi24 ft26° 18.326' N, 81° 52.286' W
Wiggins Pass 3 Mile C & D6.6 mi27 ft26° 18.324' N, 81° 52.426' W
Rock Reef 26.6 mi24 ft26° 18.286' N, 81° 52.376' W
G-H Reef6.7 mi28 ft26° 20.656' N, 81° 57.518' W
Village 37.8 mi30 ft26° 19.860' N, 81° 58.141' W
Village 67.8 mi30 ft26° 19.827' N, 81° 58.132' W
Village 27.8 mi30 ft26° 19.859' N, 81° 58.202' W
Village 57.8 mi30 ft26° 19.824' N, 81° 58.178' W
Village 17.9 mi30 ft26° 19.860' N, 81° 58.269' W
Village 47.9 mi30 ft26° 19.823' N, 81° 58.255' W
Lee-Collier8.1 mi35 ft26° 17.430' N, 81° 55.050' W
Wiggins Pass 4.5 Mile Reef8.2 mi31 ft26° 17.469' N, 81° 55.165' W
Wiggins Pass 5 Mile8.4 mi30 ft26° 17.476' N, 81° 55.811' W
Wiggins Pass 5 Mile8.4 mi30 ft26° 17.474' N, 81° 55.808' W
Causeway Reef #309.2 mi26 ft26° 22.905' N, 82° 01.059' W
Causeway Reef #199.2 mi26 ft26° 22.866' N, 82° 01.053' W
Causeway Reef #99.2 mi26 ft26° 22.980' N, 82° 01.082' W
Causeway Reef #29.2 mi26 ft26° 22.934' N, 82° 01.087' W
Causeway Reef #49.3 mi26 ft26° 22.955' N, 82° 01.10' W
Causeway Reef #39.3 mi26 ft26° 22.980' N, 82° 01.110' W
Causeway Reef #209.3 mi26 ft26° 22.864' N, 82° 01.109' W
Causeway Reef #69.3 mi26 ft26° 22.968' N, 82° 01.130' W
Causeway Reef #89.3 mi26 ft26° 22.901' N, 82° 01.125' W
Causeway Reef #59.3 mi26 ft26° 22.930' N, 82° 01.142' W
Causeway Reef #79.3 mi26 ft26° 22.937' N, 82° 01.144' W
Causeway Reef #19.3 mi26 ft26° 22.949' N, 82° 01.147' W
Causeway Reef #279.3 mi26 ft26° 23.990' N, 82° 01.240' W
Causeway Reef #229.3 mi26 ft26° 22.850' N, 82° 01.154' W
Causeway Reef #169.3 mi26 ft26° 22.860' N, 82° 01.169' W
Causeway Reef #299.4 mi26 ft26° 22.976' N, 82° 01.203' W
Causeway Reef #269.4 mi26 ft26° 22.894' N, 82° 01.195' W
Causeway Reef #259.4 mi26 ft26° 22.932' N, 82° 01.205' W
Causeway Reef #179.4 mi26 ft26° 22.876' N, 82° 01.208' W
Causeway Reef #239.4 mi26 ft26° 22.934' N, 82° 01.219' W
Causeway Reef #219.4 mi26 ft26° 22.903' N, 82° 01.219' W
Causeway Reef #249.4 mi26 ft26° 22.966' N, 82° 01.245' W
Causeway Reef #289.4 mi26 ft26° 23.031' N, 82° 01.256' W
Causeway Reef #159.4 mi26 ft26° 22.842' N, 82° 01.236' W
Causeway Reef #189.4 mi26 ft26° 22.912' N, 82° 01.250' W
Causeway Reef #139.4 mi26 ft26° 22.836' N, 82° 01.248' W
Causeway Reef #149.4 mi26 ft26° 22.870' N, 82° 01.270' W

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

Nearby

Marinas

Coconut Point Marina1.8 mi
Santina Marina Plaza2.0 mi
Bonita Bay Marina5.0 mi

Nearest fuel docks

Bonita Bay Marina5.0 mi
Hickory Boat House5.5 mi
Marine fuel12.4 mi

Other ramps nearby

Lovers Key State Park - Motor Boat Launch0.6 mi
Lovers Key State Park - Main Lagoon Kayak Launch0.7 mi
New Pass - Dog Beach - Bayside Kayak Access1.5 mi
All ramps on Estero Bay Ramps in Lee County Ramps in Bonita Springs

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

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