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.

Top ramps around Apalachicola

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What's biting & when

Target species:

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

Tides & timing

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

High tide
3:09 AM
1.955 ft (MLLW)
Low tide
10:53 AM
0.039 ft (MLLW)
High tide
6:18 PM
1.849 ft (MLLW)
Low tide
10:43 PM
1.499 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.