Apalachacola Bay

[weedwacker1]

First time on a chat room. Us old fishermen are not always computer
savvy. Will be fishing the Bay this weekend. Have been fishing this area for the last 25 years, but not lately. Has all the fresh water screwed things up? Any suggestions where two fishermen could spend the night near downtown. Not picky at all! I'll post results of trip when I return.
Thanks,
Weedwacker1

[Ken K]

Welcome aboard.

I have stayed at the Rancho Inn before. It suited me OK, its right on hwy. 98 the number is 850-653-9435. There is also a Best Western close by.

I think one of the fishcamps closed but I disremember which one it was.

[Old Dog]

It was Breakaway Lodge that closed. Bay City Lodge (on the river above the town of Apalachicola) is still open. BCL is on a canal leading to the river, and they have a launch and boat slips. BCL also has a passable (I rarely ever pass it up when in the area) restaurant.
od

Places to Stay in Apalachicola:

River Inn (Apalachicola Inn) Downtown on the waterfront. 1-850-653-8139. Good restaurant (Carolines) but very pricey and much better can be found.
1. Bay City Lodge. Just south of Breakaway. Adequate, and excellent restaurant/tackle store. 1-850-653-9294
2. Best Western. 1-850653-9131 Highway 98 west of Apalachicola a mile or so.
3. Rancho Inn. 1-850-653-9435 Highway 98 west of Apalachicola a mile or so.
4. Sportsman’s Lodge. East Point. (slips and nearby ramp) No restaurant.
1-850-6708423
5. Sea Breeze. East Point. Restaurant close by. No slips or launch. 1-850-670-8182
6. Gibson Inn. (For the ladies)

[tin can]

Our club usually stays at the Rancho. But, they've gotten a little pricey. Last time we stayed it was $85 a night. But, they have a few rooms with boats in mind.

BYW, welcome aboard.

[mjsigns]

Welcome aboard weedwhacker!

The St George Island state park has some decent camping accommodations with electricity & water, showers/bathrooms with hot water and two ramps
that are best used on a rising tide. Last time I checked, they were running at $18 a night. Camped there before with the family in the fall and it was really nice.

MJ

[BKTomblin Jr]

...J F Y I... A shortwhile back I stayed at "The Sportsmans Lodge" while in East Point, turned out to be a nice joint & it only cost us about $50...

[Aucilla]

Welcome aboard ww! Report back, no matter what!

[weedwacker1]

Folks,
Thanks for all of the suggestions. I've made my reservations and I'll not only post a fishing report but a motel review as well! I'll post next Mon. when I return, and if anyone has suggestions about local conditions, please respond.

[Tidedancer]

weedwacker1 Welcome to the zoo. Please let us know how you faired. I will be down the first week in Nov. for a weeks vacation.

[CSMarine]

Welcome aboard ww. We'll be waiting for your report.

[weedwacker1]

Wind was horrible on 10-8. Fished the Hwy. 98 Bridge no luck. Ran out to Bob Sikes Cut no luck. Fished near docks on bayside of SGI caught one trout. 10-9 Stayed at Riverside Inn. Saw guide boats working creek mouths right downtown. Immediately headed to area after they left. They only stayed 1/2 hour. Immediately started catching reds of all sizes. Mostly "pups" of 14" to 16", but also got into large school of hybrid bass hitting live shrimp on bottom. That was serious fun and an unexpected suprise. Never caught them right by the entrance to the bay!!. Also a couple of doormat size flounder and nice mess of very large sheepshead. A couple of reds were 27" to 28" and were right up in the reeds along the river. Not bad for 4 hours of pleasant fishing and having to run less than 5 minutes to drop anchor. Riverside was ok, view was great, but you pay for it at $106 per night for 2 queen size beds. Thanks for all the suggestions as to where to stay.
Weedewhacker1

[Saltwater4me]

Great report. I am headed to Bay City to fish this week. I will take your advice and start at the creek mouths because it looks like it will be rough in the gulf. Hope to have a similar report on Friday!!