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Launch Conditions

Use caution

Launch with caution — limited daylight.

Advisories
None active
Daylight
Past sunset (8:31 PM)
Tide
1.988 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 4 hr ago
Current Tide
1.99ft
above MLLW
Next High Tide
1.48ft
Mon, 9:56 PM UTC
Next Low Tide
0.21ft
Mon, 3:28 PM UTC

Source: NOAA CO-OPS station 8577330Solomons Island · 12.2 mi from this ramp

Launch Light & Moon — June 22

local time
First Light
5:09 AM
Sunrise
5:41 AM
Sunset
8:31 PM
Last Light
9:03 PM

First Quarter (48% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.

Location

Quick Facts: P. L. Jones Boatyard & Marina

Quick facts about P. L. Jones Boatyard & Marina
LocationFishing Creek, Maryland
WaterbodyChesapeake Bay
Access TypePrivate
Rating4.8/5 (24 reviews)
Coordinates38.322506, -76.226522
HoursCheck on site
CountyDorchester
TidalYes - check tide charts before launching
Phone(410) 397-3507

P. L. Jones Boatyard & Marina is a boat launch providing access to Chesapeake Bay in Fishing Creek, Maryland at coordinates 38.32251, -76.22652. Rated 4.8/5 based on 24 Google reviews.

P. L. Jones Boatyard & Marina is a private boat launch on Chesapeake Bay in Fishing Creek, Dorchester County, Maryland. This is a private or restricted facility — confirm access requirements, fees, or membership before towing out. This page shows current NOAA tide readings, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About P. L. Jones Boatyard & Marina

Is P. L. Jones Boatyard & Marina free to use?

P. L. Jones Boatyard & Marina is a private facility. Contact the operator for access information.

How is P. L. Jones Boatyard & Marina rated?

P. L. Jones Boatyard & Marina has a 4.8 out of 5 rating based on 24 Google reviews from boaters.

What water does P. L. Jones Boatyard & Marina access?

P. L. Jones Boatyard & Marina provides boat launch access to Chesapeake Bay in Fishing Creek, Maryland.

How do I get to P. L. Jones Boatyard & Marina?

P. L. Jones Boatyard & Marina is located at coordinates 38.322506, -76.226522 in Fishing Creek, Maryland. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.

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