If you're launching on Saint Andrew Bay, Panama City Marina Public Boat Ramp is a solid saltwater option in BAY County. It's well-placed for boaters who want to spend their time fishing rather than trailering across the county. With 2 launch lanes, it can handle a busy weekend crowd without the usual bottleneck. As of the last FWC inventory update, launching is free here.
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At a glance
- County
- BAY
- City
- Panama City
- Waterbody
- Saint Andrew Bay
- Water type
- Salt or Brackish Water
- Ramp type
- Stand Alone Ramp
- Launch lanes
- 2
- Ramp surface
- Concrete
- Dock
- Fixed and Floating Dock
- Parking surface
- Paved - Asphalt or Concrete
- Trailer parking
- 12
- Restroom
- No Toilet
- Fee required
- No
- Managed by
- City of Panama City
- Status
- Open for Business
- Hours
- 24 Hours
Address: 1 Harrison Avenue, Panama City, FL, 32401 · Coordinates: 30.151096, -85.662974
Where it is
Live NEXRAD radar from Iowa State Mesonet — past ~65 minutes animated. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Ramp location from the FWC boat ramp inventory. Not for navigation.
What to know before you launch
- Rinse your trailer and engine with fresh water after launching in salt — corrosion is the enemy on Florida's coast.
- Even with multiple lanes, prep in the staging area first so you're not tying up a lane while loading gear.
- There are no restrooms on-site, so plan accordingly before you head out.
- Always check current tides, wind, and marine forecasts before you launch — Florida afternoons can turn stormy fast.
Tides at the nearest station
The closest NOAA tide station is Panama City, about 0 miles away. Here are today's predicted highs and lows (referenced to MLLW):
Boater discussion
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