The 2008 season will be our inagural season on the Chesapeake. We'll be trailering from Honey Brook, PA, which is approximately an hour from Havre de Grace, North East and Port Deposit. Could you folks who trailer or have in the past, recommend some ramps in or near the areas I've mentioned, eastern or western shore? Thanks in advance...I appreciate it [:-thumbu]
Northern Bay Ramp Recommendations
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We trailered our 2052 and 2355 Bayliners from Lancaster for 7 years. We liked Anchor Marine in Northeast (right near the Nauti Goose). Easy access, safe parking for the weekend, and helpful dock hands. Elk Neck State Park Launch area is about 7 miles up the road and puts you in the Elk River near Turkey Point. I would forget Port Deposit unless you want to just stay in the river.
We are now keeping our 275 in a Middle River enclosed boatel, and don't miss towing!
Good luck
We are now keeping our 275 in a Middle River enclosed boatel, and don't miss towing!
Good luck
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First of all, welcome to the Chesapeake!
I live in Parkesburg and trailered a 23 footer for many years. We usually launched at Elk Neck State Park but occasionally headed to Havre de Grace/Tydings Park or the Sassafras/Duffy Creek Marina. All were fine but each had their pos. and negs.
- Elk Neck- 4 nice lanes with solid piers and lots of parking but water conditions can get rough. Locked after dark. Gas/bait available.
- HdG/Tydings(my current marina)- 2 lanes with small floating docks. Ramp is getting worn and needs work. Parking can be a problem on weekends, especially if they're having a bass tournament. Open 24/7. Gas/bait/pumpout/overnight slips available.
- Sassafras/Duffy Creek- Kinda tight and steep 2 lane ramp, but always calm (even in windy conditions). As I recall, parking is on a grass lot. Gas/parts/bait/slips available.
Over the years (18 of 'em) we also launched at Anchor/Northeast, Charlestown (town ramp and Lees), and Kent Narrows (I forget the name). I didn't use 'em much so I can't comment on them other than they worked.
Rob
I live in Parkesburg and trailered a 23 footer for many years. We usually launched at Elk Neck State Park but occasionally headed to Havre de Grace/Tydings Park or the Sassafras/Duffy Creek Marina. All were fine but each had their pos. and negs.
- Elk Neck- 4 nice lanes with solid piers and lots of parking but water conditions can get rough. Locked after dark. Gas/bait available.
- HdG/Tydings(my current marina)- 2 lanes with small floating docks. Ramp is getting worn and needs work. Parking can be a problem on weekends, especially if they're having a bass tournament. Open 24/7. Gas/bait/pumpout/overnight slips available.
- Sassafras/Duffy Creek- Kinda tight and steep 2 lane ramp, but always calm (even in windy conditions). As I recall, parking is on a grass lot. Gas/parts/bait/slips available.
Over the years (18 of 'em) we also launched at Anchor/Northeast, Charlestown (town ramp and Lees), and Kent Narrows (I forget the name). I didn't use 'em much so I can't comment on them other than they worked.
Rob
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Greg,
I have launched from Tidewater Marina in Havre de Grace. One ramp but in good condition. It's $10 but comes with parking. Not many people use this ramp which i like...you don't feel rushed and the ramp is within the basin of the marina so it is somewhat protected.
I have launched from Tidewater Marina in Havre de Grace. One ramp but in good condition. It's $10 but comes with parking. Not many people use this ramp which i like...you don't feel rushed and the ramp is within the basin of the marina so it is somewhat protected.
Thanks for the replies everyone I appreciate it [:-thumbu].
We did some ramp recon over the last week or so. If I launch more to the north we like Anchor Marine in North East and Tidewater in Havre de Grace the most. Tidewater's a bit steep, but will not be a problem with my F250 4WD. We also visited Elk Neck Park and I can see how that could easily be a rough launch [:-bigeyes]
If I go a bit south on the eastern shore, we visited/like Bohemia Vista on the Bohemia and Duffy Creek on the Sassafras.
I'm still researching/looking for opinions on ramps between Havre de Grace and Baltimore, since that'll be approximately an 1.5 hour pull from my home (trying to stay within that 1.5 hour range)
We did some ramp recon over the last week or so. If I launch more to the north we like Anchor Marine in North East and Tidewater in Havre de Grace the most. Tidewater's a bit steep, but will not be a problem with my F250 4WD. We also visited Elk Neck Park and I can see how that could easily be a rough launch [:-bigeyes]
If I go a bit south on the eastern shore, we visited/like Bohemia Vista on the Bohemia and Duffy Creek on the Sassafras.
I'm still researching/looking for opinions on ramps between Havre de Grace and Baltimore, since that'll be approximately an 1.5 hour pull from my home (trying to stay within that 1.5 hour range)
Are any of these places viable to launch and boat with a pontoon. We normally boat in DE, but before we take the boat to DE for the summer, we would like to spend the day maybe around North East. Is there enough water to boat without venturing into the bay?
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Sure!
Any of those ramps will do, but you'd be better off launching in calm water, so Elk Neck wouldn't be the best.
There's plenty of water but to stay out of trouble you have to know where NOT to go. Buy yourself a chart and you'll be fine.
IMO the ADC maps are a lot easier to read than the NOAA's.