Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:42 PM
- Water level
- 6.64 ft
- Tide
- 0.554 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 agoSource: NOAA CO-OPS station 8729210 — Panama City Beach · 16.4 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Choctawhatchee River
Updated 16 min agoSource: USGS station 02366500 — CHOCTAWHATCHEE RIVER NR BRUCE, FLA. · 0.3 mi from Choctawhatchee River
Launch Light & Moon — July 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (85% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Public Boat Launch
| Location | Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Choctawhatchee River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 30.450573, -85.899288 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Walton County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Public Boat Launch is a public boat launch providing access to Choctawhatchee River in Florida at coordinates 30.45057, -85.89929. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Public Boat Launch is a public boat launch on Choctawhatchee River in Walton 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: Concrete, launch lanes: 1, restrooms: Portable 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 launch in Walton County • fishing access on Choctawhatchee River • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| Restrooms | Portable Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 5 spaces |
| ADA Accessible | Yes |
| Hours | 24 Hours |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | Walton County |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Public Boat Launch
Is Public Boat Launch free to use?
Yes, Public Boat Launch is a public boat launch with free access in Florida.
What water does Public Boat Launch access?
Public Boat Launch provides boat launch access to Choctawhatchee River in Florida.
How do I get to Public Boat Launch?
Public Boat Launch is located at coordinates 30.450573, -85.899288 in Florida. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
6 additional boat launches are located within 1.8 mi of Public Boat Launch, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.