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Estero Bay
Bay in Florida · 6,899 acres · near Bonita Springs, Coconut, Fort Myers Beach
Estero Bay is a 6,899-acre bay near Bonita Springs, Coconut and Fort Myers Beach in Florida, with 2 public boat ramps and 7 carry-in launches listed here. 6 launches are listed as free.
Boating rules
- Manatee zone: 25 MPH (All Year) · 5 zones on Estero Bay rule
- Manatee zone: Slow Speed (Apr 1 - Nov 15) 25 MPH (Nov 16 - Mar 31) Ex portions of the marked channel as described · 2 zones on Estero Bay rule
From the boating rules map of Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, read October 18, 2026. A map of rules is a guide: the regulation's text and the posted signs govern.
Boat launches on Estero Bay
- Big Hickory Island Water Tower - Bay Side Kayak Access · Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · near Bonita Springs · free
- Big Hickory Island Water Tower - Gulf Side Kayak Access · Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · near Bonita Springs · free
- Big Hickory Pass Kayak Access · Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · near Bonita Springs · free
- Bonita Beach - Melody Lane Right of Way (Not Recommended - No Parking) · Boat ramp · near Bonita Springs · free
- Lovers Key State Park - Little Carlos Pass Kayak Access · Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · near Fort Myers Beach
- Lovers Key State Park - Main Lagoon Kayak Launch · Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · near Fort Myers Beach
- Lovers Key State Park - Motor Boat Launch · Boat ramp · near Bonita Springs
- New Pass - Big Hickory Island Kayak Access · Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · near Bonita Springs · free
- New Pass - Dog Beach - Bayside Kayak Access · Carry-in (canoe and kayak) · near Bonita Springs · free
Community
Where people who fish, boat and paddle Estero Bay talk about it. Lake associations, clubs and local groups will be added as we find them.