Paddle launch · Bonita Springs · Lee County
New Pass - Big Hickory Island Kayak Access
Estero Bay · Bay or lagoon · Salt or Brackish Water
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 New Pass - Big Hickory Island Kayak Access
About this ramp
New Pass - Big Hickory Island 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. There is no dock.
Fees, parking and hours
Launching is free. Parking: 12 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
On Big Hickory Island, at the south landing of the New Pass bridge, on the west or gulf side of the road. Not a developed site, just a place to park alongside the road and a hard packed sand beach to launch.
Fishing
55 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
3.9 mi
- Depth
- 20 ft
- GPS
- 26° 22.731' N, 81° 55.383' W
- Material
- Rubble
Rock Reef 3
4.8 mi
- Depth
- 24 ft
- Relief
- 10 ft
- GPS
- 26° 18.452' N, 81° 52.377' W
- Material
- Limestone Boulders (65)
Show all 55 reefs
| Reef | Distance | Depth | GPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| May Reef | 3.6 mi | 22 ft | 26° 22.379' N, 81° 55.112' W |
| May Reef | 3.6 mi | 22 ft | 26° 22.377' N, 81° 55.112' W |
| M.A.Y. Reef | 3.9 mi | 20 ft | 26° 22.731' N, 81° 55.383' W |
| Rock Reef 3 | 4.8 mi | 24 ft | 26° 18.452' N, 81° 52.377' W |
| Rock Reef 1 | 4.8 mi | 24 ft | 26° 18.412' N, 81° 52.456' W |
| ECA Reef | 4.9 mi | 24 ft | 26° 18.369' N, 81° 52.354' W |
| Rock Reef 4 | 4.9 mi | 24 ft | 26° 18.326' N, 81° 52.286' W |
| Wiggins Pass 3 Mile C & D | 4.9 mi | 27 ft | 26° 18.324' N, 81° 52.426' W |
| Rock Reef 2 | 5.0 mi | 24 ft | 26° 18.286' N, 81° 52.376' W |
| G-H Reef | 5.7 mi | 27 ft | 26° 20.670' N, 81° 56.698' W |
| G-H Reef | 6.1 mi | 28 ft | 26° 20.743' N, 81° 57.190' W |
| G-H Reef | 6.2 mi | 30 ft | 26° 20.591' N, 81° 57.239' W |
| Big Carlos Bridge | 6.2 mi | 25 ft | 26° 22.841' N, 81° 57.671' W |
| Big Carlos Bridge | 6.3 mi | 25 ft | 26° 22.842' N, 81° 57.690' W |
| Big Carlos Bridge | 6.3 mi | 25 ft | 26° 22.846' N, 81° 57.738' W |
| Big Carlos Bridge | 6.3 mi | 25 ft | 26° 22.838' N, 81° 57.740' W |
| Big Carlos Bridge | 6.3 mi | 25 ft | 26° 22.853' N, 81° 57.765' W |
| Big Carlos Bridge | 6.4 mi | 25 ft | 26° 22.859' N, 81° 57.772' W |
| G-H Reef | 6.5 mi | 28 ft | 26° 20.656' N, 81° 57.518' W |
| Lee-Collier | 6.9 mi | 35 ft | 26° 17.430' N, 81° 55.050' W |
| Wiggins Pass 4.5 Mile Reef | 6.9 mi | 31 ft | 26° 17.469' N, 81° 55.165' W |
| Wiggins Pass 5 Mile | 7.3 mi | 30 ft | 26° 17.476' N, 81° 55.811' W |
| Wiggins Pass 5 Mile | 7.3 mi | 30 ft | 26° 17.474' N, 81° 55.808' W |
| Village 3 | 7.4 mi | 30 ft | 26° 19.860' N, 81° 58.141' W |
| Village 6 | 7.4 mi | 30 ft | 26° 19.827' N, 81° 58.132' W |
| Village 5 | 7.5 mi | 30 ft | 26° 19.824' N, 81° 58.178' W |
| Village 2 | 7.5 mi | 30 ft | 26° 19.859' N, 81° 58.202' W |
| Village 1 | 7.5 mi | 30 ft | 26° 19.860' N, 81° 58.269' W |
| Village 4 | 7.5 mi | 30 ft | 26° 19.823' N, 81° 58.255' W |
| Causeway Reef #19 | 9.7 mi | 26 ft | 26° 22.866' N, 82° 01.053' W |
| Causeway Reef #30 | 9.7 mi | 26 ft | 26° 22.905' N, 82° 01.059' W |
| Causeway Reef #9 | 9.8 mi | 26 ft | 26° 22.980' N, 82° 01.082' W |
| Causeway Reef #2 | 9.8 mi | 26 ft | 26° 22.934' N, 82° 01.087' W |
| Causeway Reef #4 | 9.8 mi | 26 ft | 26° 22.955' N, 82° 01.10' W |
| Causeway Reef #20 | 9.8 mi | 26 ft | 26° 22.864' N, 82° 01.109' W |
| Causeway Reef #3 | 9.8 mi | 26 ft | 26° 22.980' N, 82° 01.110' W |
| Causeway Reef #8 | 9.8 mi | 26 ft | 26° 22.901' N, 82° 01.125' W |
| Causeway Reef #6 | 9.8 mi | 26 ft | 26° 22.968' N, 82° 01.130' W |
| Causeway Reef #5 | 9.8 mi | 26 ft | 26° 22.930' N, 82° 01.142' W |
| Causeway Reef #7 | 9.8 mi | 26 ft | 26° 22.937' N, 82° 01.144' W |
| Causeway Reef #1 | 9.8 mi | 26 ft | 26° 22.949' N, 82° 01.147' W |
| Causeway Reef #22 | 9.8 mi | 26 ft | 26° 22.850' N, 82° 01.154' W |
| Causeway Reef #16 | 9.9 mi | 26 ft | 26° 22.860' N, 82° 01.169' W |
| Causeway Reef #26 | 9.9 mi | 26 ft | 26° 22.894' N, 82° 01.195' W |
| Causeway Reef #25 | 9.9 mi | 26 ft | 26° 22.932' N, 82° 01.205' W |
| Causeway Reef #29 | 9.9 mi | 26 ft | 26° 22.976' N, 82° 01.203' W |
| Causeway Reef #17 | 9.9 mi | 26 ft | 26° 22.876' N, 82° 01.208' W |
| Causeway Reef #21 | 9.9 mi | 26 ft | 26° 22.903' N, 82° 01.219' W |
| Causeway Reef #23 | 9.9 mi | 26 ft | 26° 22.934' N, 82° 01.219' W |
| Causeway Reef #15 | 9.9 mi | 26 ft | 26° 22.842' N, 82° 01.236' W |
| Causeway Reef #13 | 9.9 mi | 26 ft | 26° 22.836' N, 82° 01.248' W |
| Causeway Reef #24 | 9.9 mi | 26 ft | 26° 22.966' N, 82° 01.245' W |
| Causeway Reef #18 | 9.9 mi | 26 ft | 26° 22.912' N, 82° 01.250' W |
| Causeway Reef #28 | 10.0 mi | 26 ft | 26° 23.031' N, 82° 01.256' W |
| Causeway Reef #14 | 10.0 mi | 26 ft | 26° 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
Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check local signs for current fees and hours.