Apalachicola rewards boaters who know their tides. As the Forgotten Coast, an unhurried stretch of oyster bays and empty beaches, it offers Apalachicola Bay, the Apalachicola River, and St. George Sound and a fishery built around Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Flounder. Pick from 7 launch points nearby, watch the wind, and you'll understand why this stretch of coast has such a loyal following.

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Top ramps around Apalachicola

  • Battery Park Boat Ramp · Salt · Apalachicola Bay
  • ANERR - St. Vincent Sound - 10 Mile Access Point · Salt · Apalchicola Bay - St. Vincent Sound
  • ANERR - St. Vincent Sound - 8 Mile Access Point · Salt · Apalchicola Bay - St. Vincent Sound
  • Henry Abercrombie Jr. Public Boat Ramp · Salt · Apalachicola River
  • John B Meyer Harbor House · Salt · Apalachicola River
  • Scipio Creek Marina · Salt · Apalachicola River
  • Seafood Landing Park & Public Boat Ramp and Kayak Launch · Salt · Apalachicola Bay

What's biting & when

Target species:

RedfishSpotted SeatroutFlounderSheepsheadTarpon

Best months: Fall for reds and trout; summer tarpon along the beaches.

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Tides & timing

The nearest NOAA reference station is Apalachicola. Today's predicted tides:

Low tide
1:31 AM
-0.058 ft (MLLW)
High tide
8:35 AM
1.549 ft (MLLW)
Low tide
1:37 PM
1.091 ft (MLLW)
High tide
6:32 PM
1.613 ft (MLLW)

Full 7-day Apalachicola tide chart →

Gear tips for Apalachicola

Local boaters here fish Apalachicola Bay, the Apalachicola River, and St. George Sound. A dependable chartplotter and trolling motor for working the flats and passes go a long way. Start with our reviews of the best fish finders, marine GPS units, and trolling motors.

Ramp locations from the FWC Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Tide data from NOAA Tides & Currents. Species and seasonal notes are general guidance — always check current FWC regulations and seasons.