Name: Bayou Chico
Address: Florida, United States

conditions & access

Water

Freshwater lake/reservoir; Sheltered bayou; Bay or protected coastal water

Experience

Unknown

Hazards

Water-quality concerns

Parking & access

Access via Lake Wood Park; gear carry is required.

“Tidelas identifies Bayou Chico as a unknown watersports location with poor reported water quality. Its guide lists Lake Wood Park as the primary access point.”

— via Tidelas location guide, last verified 2026-08-01

Live wind

wx.ikitesurf.com Star Lake (1.37 mi) Nearest live iKiteSurf station (nearby, not confirmed at launch): Star Lake (1.37 mi) — https://wx.ikitesurf.com/spot/559147 wx.ikitesurf.com

Local guides

tidelas.com Bayou Chico https://www.tidelas.com/watersports-community/location-guide/pensacola-florida/bayou-chico/ tidelas.com

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