Big Hickory New Pass Launch (North)
Bonita Springs · Lee County, Florida
Aerial view — parking & launch
Where it is
Bonita Springs, Lee County, FL
26.37000, -81.86500
Parking & access
Hand launch on the NW tip of the island at the base of the New Pass bridge; free parking nearby
About this spot
Northern Big Hickory put-in giving access to mangrove islands and New Pass waters of Estero Bay.
Know before you go
- • very strong fast current in New Pass (experts only)
- • boat traffic
- • open-water wind
Rentals, tours & lessons near here
GAEA Guides
Family-run (since 2001) Master-Naturalist kayak nature tours across SWFL — equipment included, from Estero Bay to the Peace River.
Paddle Naples
Kayak & SUP rentals (clear and pedal models) plus guided eco-tours launching from Big Hickory Island in Estero Bay.
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