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B.V. Buchanan Bridge North Shore Undeveloped Access Point Boat Ramp

Launch Conditions

Good to launch

Conditions look good for launching.

Advisories
None active
Daylight
Sunset 8:42 PM
Water level
10.71 ft
Tide
2.228 ft now

Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.

Live Tide Conditions

Updated 5 hr ago
Current Tide
2.23ft
above MLLW
Next High Tide
1.72ft
Sun, 6:18 AM UTC
Next Low Tide
-0.12ft
Sat, 6:04 PM UTC

Source: NOAA CO-OPS station 8729210Panama City Beach · 5.8 mi from this ramp

Live Water Conditions on West Bay

Updated 17 min ago
Gage Height
10.71ft

Source: USGS station 08077670Highland Bayou at FM 646 nr Santa Fe, TX · 13.7 mi from West Bay

Launch Light & Moon — July 25

local time
First Light
6:31 AM
Sunrise
6:57 AM
Sunset
8:42 PM
Last Light
9:08 PM

Waxing Gibbous (83% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.

Location

Quick Facts: B.V. Buchanan Bridge North Shore Undeveloped Access Point

Quick facts about B.V. Buchanan Bridge North Shore Undeveloped Access Point
LocationWest Bay, Florida
WaterbodyWest Bay
Access TypePublic - Free
Coordinates30.295656, -85.857254
HoursCheck on site
CountyBay County
TidalYes - check tide charts before launching

B.V. Buchanan Bridge North Shore Undeveloped Access Point is a public boat launch providing access to West Bay in West Bay, Florida at coordinates 30.29566, -85.85725. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).

B.V. Buchanan Bridge North Shore Undeveloped Access Point is a public boat launch on West Bay in West Bay, Bay County, Florida. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. Facility details on record include ramp surface: Gravel And Sand, launch lanes: 1, restrooms: No Toilet. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.

Related: boat ramp near West Bay • public launch in Bay County • fishing access on West Bay • Florida boat launch

Facilities & Amenities

⚠ Status: Permanently Closed
Facilities and amenities at B.V. Buchanan Bridge North Shore Undeveloped Access Point
Ramp SurfaceGravel And Sand
Launch Lanes1
RestroomsNo Toilet
Trailer Parking12 spaces
HoursDawn to Dusk
FeeFree

Facility details from the managing agency's public records.

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Frequently Asked Questions About B.V. Buchanan Bridge North Shore Undeveloped Access Point

Is B.V. Buchanan Bridge North Shore Undeveloped Access Point free to use?

Yes, B.V. Buchanan Bridge North Shore Undeveloped Access Point is a public boat launch with free access in West Bay, Florida.

What water does B.V. Buchanan Bridge North Shore Undeveloped Access Point access?

B.V. Buchanan Bridge North Shore Undeveloped Access Point provides boat launch access to West Bay in West Bay, Florida.

How do I get to B.V. Buchanan Bridge North Shore Undeveloped Access Point?

B.V. Buchanan Bridge North Shore Undeveloped Access Point is located at coordinates 30.295656, -85.857254 in West Bay, Florida. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.

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