Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:48 PM — under 2h
- Water level
- 1.94 ft
- Tide
- 0.461 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 8729840 — Pensacola · 11.9 mi from this ramp
Live Water Conditions on Simpson River
Updated 29 min agoSource: USGS station 02376033 — ESCAMBIA RIVER NR MOLINO, FLA. · 8.4 mi from Simpson River
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (78% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Jim's Fish Camp
| Location | Pace, Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Simpson River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 30.575183, -87.183952 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Santa Rosa County |
| Tidal | Yes - check tide charts before launching |
Jim's Fish Camp is a public boat launch providing access to Simpson River in Pace, Florida at coordinates 30.57518, -87.18395. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Jim's Fish Camp is a public boat launch on Simpson River in Pace, Santa Rosa 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: 2, restrooms: Flush 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 Pace • public launch in Santa Rosa County • fishing access on Simpson River • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 2 |
| Restrooms | Flush Toilet |
| Trailer Parking | 12 spaces |
| ADA Accessible | No |
| Hours | 5:00 AM to Sunset |
| Fee | $6 |
| Managed By | Private Business |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jim's Fish Camp
Is Jim's Fish Camp free to use?
Yes, Jim's Fish Camp is a public boat launch with free access in Pace, Florida.
What water does Jim's Fish Camp access?
Jim's Fish Camp provides boat launch access to Simpson River in Pace, Florida.
How do I get to Jim's Fish Camp?
Jim's Fish Camp is located at coordinates 30.575183, -87.183952 in Pace, 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 2.2 mi of Jim's Fish Camp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.