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Barefoot Beach County Preserve
Nature preserve · Bonita Springs, Florida
Use caution — no live reading, and an advisory is in effect
Use cautionUse caution — no live reading, and an advisory is in effect: a Coastal Flood Statement is in effect for Coastal Collier County; Mainland Monroe; Far South Miami-Dade County.
Why, sources & official advisories
- A Coastal Flood Statement is in effect for Coastal Collier County; Mainland Monroe; Far South Miami-Dade County. — NWS Miami FL
- No live water-temperature reading for this spot.
No official beach-advisory feed for Florida yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Undeveloped barrier island with a sandy beach, learning center, butterfly garden & walking trail.
What’s swimming here?
Fish recorded within 2 km: Bluegill, Inshore Lizardfish, Florida Pompano and 3 more species.
6 fish species in 8 public records within 2 km of Barefoot Beach County Preserve since 2000.
- Bluegill Lepomis macrochirus3 records · 2025
- Inshore Lizardfish Synodus foetens1 record · 2026
- Florida Pompano Trachinotus carolinus1 record · 2026
- 1 record · 2022
- Northern Ladyfish Elops saurus1 record · 2019
- Striped Burrfish Chilomycterus schoepfii1 record · 2018
Non-native: the USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database lists the species as introduced to the Big Cypress Swamp watershed.
Caught one? Make it a card.Snap your catch in Reelio and collect every species. Free on iPhone.Data: GBIF.org occurrence records, CC0 and CC BY only (iNaturalist research-grade observations). Common names: USGS NAS; GBIF.org (The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species). Non-native flags: USGS NAS. These are sightings and specimens people reported, not a survey: a fish missing from the list may still live here.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barefoot Beach County Preserve?
- Barefoot Beach County Preserve is a nature preserve in Bonita Springs, Florida.
- Can you swim at Barefoot Beach County Preserve?
- Use caution — no live reading, and an advisory is in effect: a Coastal Flood Statement is in effect for Coastal Collier County; Mainland Monroe; Far South Miami-Dade County. Checked October 29, 2026.
- How is Barefoot Beach County Preserve rated?
- Barefoot Beach County Preserve in Bonita Springs, Florida has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 2815 reviews.
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Location & Contact
505 Barefoot Beach Blvd, Bonita Springs, FL 34134
Bonita Springs, Florida 34134
Phone
+1 239-252-4000💡 Best times & visiting tips
- ›Weekday mornings (8–10 AM) are typically less crowded
- ›Check the forecast 2–3 days ahead for best planning
- ›Avoid holiday weekends for a quieter experience
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