Whether you fish, cruise, or just anchor up on a sandbar, Port St. Joe delivers. It's the Forgotten Coast, an unhurried stretch of oyster bays and empty beaches, threaded by St. Joseph Bay, the clear grass flats, and the Gulf beaches. The headline species — Redfish, Spotted Seatrout, Scallops — draw anglers from across the state, and 9 nearby ramps keep the water within easy reach.

Top ramps around Port St. Joe

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What's biting & when

Target species:

Best months: Summer scalloping in St. Joseph Bay; fall for inshore reds.

Tides & timing

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

High tide
2:52 AM
1.693 ft (MLLW)
Low tide
6:09 AM
1.608 ft (MLLW)
High tide
10:39 AM
1.874 ft (MLLW)
Low tide
7:50 PM
0.209 ft (MLLW)

Full 7-day Apalachicola tide chart →

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.