To be on the safe side, approach Big Carlos Pass at high water. Local recommendations on approaching Big Carlos Pass are to go south of the pass until you cannot see the Bascule Bridge between Carlos Point and Black Island. Plot a course of approximately 18 degrees magnetic towards the tip of Carlos Point until you have gone by Lovers Key and then head for the center of the Bascule Bridge. Proceed down the canal to the end of the basin and turn to port into the basin. There is reported to be 6' of water in the channel and at the docks.
Docking is alongside new stationary docks.