St. Marks Lighthouse Boat Ramp

Speedy · Post by **Speedy** » May 23rd, 2003, 10:13 am

Does anyone have any information on how shallow it is in and out of the boat ramp located in the St. Marks Refuge at the lighthouse? What would be the minimum draft at low tide? I can't find this information anywhere.

Post by **seatrout99** » May 23rd, 2003, 10:54 am

Depends on the tide. How much water do you draw???

Post by **Tom Keels** » May 23rd, 2003, 11:05 am

I'd say if you draft anything over 20" you'd be better off putting in at the fort.

Speedy · Post by **Speedy** » May 23rd, 2003, 2:44 pm

Seatrout, my boat draws about 24" with the motor trimmed up but I'd like to be on the safe side and go no less than 30"-36". It's a 23' Walkaround.
Thanks!

Speedy · Post by **Speedy** » May 23rd, 2003, 2:45 pm

Tom, is it shallowest in the basin or the "channel" in and out?
Thanks!

Post by **seatrout99** » May 23rd, 2003, 2:45 pm

Probably better off at the Fort or close to high tide if at the Lighthouse.

Post by **Sir reel** » May 23rd, 2003, 2:55 pm

Afternoon Speedy,

Tom and ST are sending you in the safe direction. I have seen times when I needed to wait an hour or so for water to put in my 19' carolina skiff. The floating dock was resting flat on dry ground that particular day. The basin its self isn't too bad but there is a very skinny spot just as you exit the channel, given the right circumstances you'd probably be in trouble there.

Speedy · Post by **Speedy** » May 23rd, 2003, 9:54 pm

Thanks guys for the input! I guess I'll stick with the fort. It sure would be nice if they dredged out that area a little but since it's a wildlife refuge there's no chance of it.
Good luck to everyone goin' fishin this weekend.