Joe Budd Aquatic Conservation and Education Center (Seasonal Weekend Access Only) Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:42 PM — under 2h
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — July 13
local timeNew Moon (1% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Joe Budd Aquatic Conservation and Education Center (Seasonal Weekend Access Only)
| Location | Florida |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | J T Budd Pond |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 30.489951, -84.523243 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Gadsden County |
Joe Budd Aquatic Conservation and Education Center (Seasonal Weekend Access Only) is a public boat launch providing access to J T Budd Pond in Florida at coordinates 30.48995, -84.52324. Data published by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FL FWC).
Joe Budd Aquatic Conservation and Education Center (Seasonal Weekend Access Only) is a public boat launch on J T Budd Pond in Gadsden 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 Planks, launch lanes: 1, ada accessible: No. This page shows 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 Gadsden County • fishing access on J T Budd Pond • Florida boat launch
Facilities & Amenities
| Ramp Surface | Concrete Planks |
|---|---|
| Launch Lanes | 1 |
| ADA Accessible | No |
| Hours | Weekends Only - July (first week) through September (Labor Day) - Dawn to Dusk |
| Fee | Free |
| Managed By | Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission |
Facility details from the managing agency's public records.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Joe Budd Aquatic Conservation and Education Center (Seasonal Weekend Access Only)
Is Joe Budd Aquatic Conservation and Education Center (Seasonal Weekend Access Only) free to use?
Yes, Joe Budd Aquatic Conservation and Education Center (Seasonal Weekend Access Only) is a public boat launch with free access in Florida.
What water does Joe Budd Aquatic Conservation and Education Center (Seasonal Weekend Access Only) access?
Joe Budd Aquatic Conservation and Education Center (Seasonal Weekend Access Only) provides boat launch access to J T Budd Pond in Florida.
How do I get to Joe Budd Aquatic Conservation and Education Center (Seasonal Weekend Access Only)?
Joe Budd Aquatic Conservation and Education Center (Seasonal Weekend Access Only) is located at coordinates 30.489951, -84.523243 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
The area surrounding Joe Budd Aquatic Conservation and Education Center (Seasonal Weekend Access Only) includes 6 other public boat ramps within 4.6 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.