Lakes by the Bay Park
South Florida · Miami-Dade County · 23-acre freshwater lake
A calm freshwater paddle on the 23-acre lake at Lakes by the Bay Park in Cutler Bay, launching a kayak or canoe from the town's public canoe and kayak launch.
Map position was derived from this record’s sources and is awaiting confirmation against the research directory.
Why paddle here
- An easy, protected neighborhood paddle on the 23-acre lake at Lakes by the Bay Park, where a public canoe and kayak launch makes for a quick, calm outing close to home in Cutler Bay.
Launches, parking and access
Where you actually put the boat in, how far you carry it and over what. This is the part official sources are worst at, so it is the part we say most plainly — including where we do not know yet.
Lakes by the Bay canoe/kayak launch
- Launch type
- Public canoe/kayak launch
- Access
- Public access
- Address
- SW 85th Ave, Cutler Bay, FL
- Hours
- Sunrise to sunset
- Fees
None
Medium confidence- Parking
- Medium confidence
- Carry to the water
- Carry not yet measured
Nobody has checked this yet.Report the carry — How far did you carry your boat from the parking area to the water?
- How hard that carry is
- Not yet assessed
Nobody has checked this yet.Rate the carry — How hard was that carry with a loaded boat?
- Ground you cross
- Not yet recorded
Nobody has checked this yet.Describe the ground — What did you cross on the way — pavement, sand, stairs, loose trail?
- Boat cart
- Not yet assessed
Nobody has checked this yet.Report cart use — Could you use a boat cart the whole way, or did you have to carry?
- Unloading
- Not yet assessed
Nobody has checked this yet.Report unloading — Could you unload beside the water before parking, or carry the whole way?
- Restrooms and rinse
- Not yet measured from the launch
Nobody has checked this yet.Report facilities — How close are the restrooms and showers to this launch?
The town's public canoe and kayak launch at Lakes by the Bay Park, off SW 85th Avenue, onto the sheltered 23-acre freshwater lake.
Unconfirmed at this launch — can you help?
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Routes
Difficulty belongs to the route, not the location. One place can offer a beginner loop and an advanced crossing.
Lakes by the Bay lake paddle
Not yet ratedOut and backPut in at Lakes by the Bay canoe/kayak launch.
A calm out-and-back on the sheltered 23-acre freshwater lake at Lakes by the Bay Park; small, protected water suited to an easy outing.
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What conditions do here
How much each factor typically governs a trip at this location.
These are not live conditions. This describes how much each factor typically governs a trip here. Always check the current forecast, tide table and river level before you launch.
- Wind
- Minor factor
- Current
- Not yet assessed
- Tide
- Minor factor
- Boat traffic
- Minor factor
Planning
- Exposure
- Small, sheltered freshwater lake
- Seasonal
- Paddleable year-round; summer heat, sun and afternoon storms with limited shade.
- Best time of day
- Morning
- Reservations & permits
- None
Hazards
Heat and sun exposure
Open, sunny lake with limited shade
Afternoon lightning
afternoon storms.
Small, sheltered freshwater lake with calm conditions, but open and sunny with limited shade; carry sun protection and water and watch for afternoon storms.
Amenities and craft
Craft suited to this water
Bringing your own boat: Yes
Amenities
- Restrooms — not recorded
- Showers — not recorded
- Picnic area — not recorded
- Food nearby — not recorded
- Drinking water — not recorded
What you will see
Rentals and outfitters
No outfitter recorded here. Bring your own boat, or check nearby locations.
PaddlePin tips
Bring your own kayak or canoe and launch from the public access off SW 85th Avenue. The lake is small and sheltered, making it a good calm-water outing; there is limited shade, so carry sun protection and water.
Medium confidenceBest Time of Day: Morning
Medium confidenceSafety Notes: Small, sheltered freshwater lake with calm conditions, but open and sunny with limited shade; carry sun protection and water and watch for afternoon storms.
Medium confidence
Been here? Help keep it accurate
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Sources
Where this information came from, and when we last read it.
- Primary source — cutlerbay-fl.gov, read
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