Set along the Steinhatchee River and the shallow grass flats of the Big Bend, Steinhatchee is a gateway to wild, mangrove-tangled backcountry where the water feels untouched. Anglers come for Spotted Seatrout, Redfish, Grouper and stay for the sheer variety of water within a short run. Our directory lists 15 nearby ramps to launch from, each opening onto its own slice of the local fishery.
Top ramps around Steinhatchee
- Cow Creek Primitive Launch Site (shallow tidal creek) · Salt · Cow Creek (jena)
- Fort Steinhatchee Park Kayak Launch Dock · Salt · Steinhatchee River
- Jena Public Boat Ramp · Salt · Steinhatchee River
- Mack Valentine Road Public Boat Ramp (Not Recommended) · Salt · Steinhatchee River
- Rocky Creek Park Public Boat Ramp (shallow draft boats) · Salt · Rocky Creek (dixie County)
- Sand Ridge Primitive Boat Launch - Big Bend WMA- Jena Unit (shallow tidal creek) · Salt · Pine Log Creek
- Sink Creek Primitive Boat Launch - Jena Wildlife Management Area (shallow tidal creek) · Salt · Sink Creek
- Steinhatchee 1st Avenue NE Primitive Boat Launch (Ladd's Landing) · Salt · Steinhatchee River
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What's biting & when
Target species:
Best months: Summer scallop season is the main event; spring and fall for trout.
Tides & timing
The nearest NOAA reference station is Cedar Key. Today's predicted tides:
Low tide
3:13 AM
2.23 ft (MLLW)
High tide
9:10 AM
3.754 ft (MLLW)
Low tide
4:57 PM
0.706 ft (MLLW)
High tide
11:41 PM
3.021 ft (MLLW)
Full 7-day Cedar Key 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.