New Pass - Dog Beach - Bayside Kayak Access Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (8:19 PM)
- Water level
- 6.41 ft
- Tide
- 2.365 ft now
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Tide Conditions
Updated 4 hr agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8725114 — NAPLES BAY, NORTH · 17.4 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Big Hickory Island Water Tower - Bay
Updated 20 min agoSource: USGS station 02291524 — SPRING CREEK HEADWATER NEAR BONITA SPRINGS, FL · 4.3 mi from Big Hickory Island Water Tower - Bay
Launch Light & Moon — July 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (82% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: New Pass - Dog Beach - Bayside Kayak Access
| Location | Bonita Springs, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Big Hickory Island Water Tower - Bay |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 26.380226, -81.862164 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Lee County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
New Pass - Dog Beach - Bayside Kayak Access is a public boat launch providing access to Big Hickory Island Water Tower - Bay in Bonita Springs, Florida at coordinates 26.38023, -81.86216. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
New Pass - Dog Beach - Bayside Kayak Access is a public boat launch on Big Hickory Island Water Tower - Bay in Bonita Springs, Lee County, Florida. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Sand,Sand, restrooms: Portable Toilet, hours: Dawn to Dusk. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
Related: boat ramp near Bonita Springs • public launch in Lee County • fishing access on Big Hickory Island Water Tower - Bay • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Sand,Sand |
|---|---|
| Restrooms | Portable Toilet |
| Hours | Dawn to Dusk |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | Lee County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About New Pass - Dog Beach - Bayside Kayak Access
Is New Pass - Dog Beach - Bayside Kayak Access free to use?
Yes, New Pass - Dog Beach - Bayside Kayak Access is a public boat launch with free access in Bonita Springs, Florida.
What water does New Pass - Dog Beach - Bayside Kayak Access access?
New Pass - Dog Beach - Bayside Kayak Access provides boat launch access to Big Hickory Island Water Tower - Bay in Bonita Springs, Florida.
How do I get to New Pass - Dog Beach - Bayside Kayak Access?
New Pass - Dog Beach - Bayside Kayak Access is located at coordinates 26.380226, -81.862164 in Bonita Springs, Florida. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 1.1 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.