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
- Frank Pate Park at Port St. Joe · Salt · Saint Joseph Bay
- Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Misfit Landing Boat Ramp · Salt · Apalachicola River - Sauls Creek
- Apalachicola River Wildlife and Environmental Area - Saul's Creek Canoe Launch · Salt · Apalachicola River - Sauls Creek
- Highland View Public Boat Ramp · Salt · Saint Joseph Bay
- Indian Pass Beach Public Boat Ramp · Salt · Apalchicola Bay - St. Vincent Sound
- Odena Landing at Depot Creek Public Boat Ramp · Salt · Depot Creek / Lake Wimico
- St. Joseph Bay Aquatic and Buffer Preserve Troy Deal Canoe Launch · Salt · St. Joseph Bay
- T. H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - Boat Ramp and Kayak Access · Salt · St. Joseph Bay
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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:
Full 7-day Apalachicola tide chart →
Gear tips for Port St. Joe
Local boaters here fish St. Joseph Bay, the clear grass flats, and the Gulf beaches. 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.