Which Boat Ramp?

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Which Boat Ramp?

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I have some family in town and I am taking them fishing in the morning. Was hoping to put in around Panacea but, there is -0.45 feet low tide around 9am ( I plan on putting in a little before 8am). I have used the ramp at Mashes Sands before with no problems, but never on a tide this low. I have an 18' Flats boat and just wondering if I would be able to get it off the trailer?? I am pretty sure if it came down to it I could pole out of the canal and into deeper water, just not too sure about the actual ramp. Any other ramps in the area not so effected by tides? Thanks!!!
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You should be fine @ Keaton Beach, if you were so inclined.
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Re: Which Boat Ramp?

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The safest ramps with the negative lows are the Fort and Shields in St. Marks on the river.
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:stupid_1 $5 to launch. About 7 miles each way up and down the river (from the ramp to the lighthouse).
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Re: Which Boat Ramp?

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Don't try Econfina lol its not safe at all
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Rock Landing is fine on a dead low, as long as you don't back your trailer off the end, it is well marked.

Once you're in, it's clear sailing following marked channel. BTW: it's free!
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I'll be launching from the fort at St. Marks. It's fine in a negative tide.
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Thanks for the replies!! That is about what I figured, I might try rock landing on wed. I will stick to what I know for tomorrow and launch out of St. Marks. Thanks again for the info.
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Where is Rock Landing?
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Re: Which Boat Ramp?

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Panacea
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Re: Which Boat Ramp?

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You can fall off the ramp at Panacea. I did it one time with a 18 foot G3. They jsut built a new ramp on teh west side of the Ochlocknee bridge. I havent put in there but it looked pretty good.
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