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Old 02-25-2020, 04:22 PM   #1
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Good boat ramps for Anclote Key? (NOT Anclote River Park)

Looking for boat ramps other than Anclote River Park that are good for access to the Anclote Key area. I have 26' Glacier Bay and last time I went the ramp was slippery as cat shiz and the current was wicked nasty, drunks were loosing control and hitting other peoples boats... total mess.

Any recommendations for ramps in that area that are descent?
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Old 02-25-2020, 05:54 PM   #2
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Re: Good boat ramps for Anclote Key? (NOT Anclote River Park)

yeah your SOL in that area for decent ramps. Best bet is seminole down in clearwater.
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Old 02-26-2020, 02:49 PM   #3
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Re: Good boat ramps for Anclote Key? (NOT Anclote River Park)

Thanks Capt
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Old 02-27-2020, 05:30 PM   #4
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Re: Good boat ramps for Anclote Key? (NOT Anclote River Park)

I launch my 25 foot boat from Hooters (Nick's Park) 99% of the time. It is closer to Anclote than Clearwater.

You can park for free if a space is open, or pay $10 to the bait shop next door for their very ample parking space.

Only one ramp, but if you are patient, or launch on a week day, it is all good.
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Old 02-28-2020, 07:51 PM   #5
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Re: Good boat ramps for Anclote Key? (NOT Anclote River Park)

+1 for Eric's (Grey) suggestion
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Old 02-29-2020, 11:19 AM   #6
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Re: Good boat ramps for Anclote Key? (NOT Anclote River Park)

BTW, I hear you on Anclote. Total shit-show there, and the currents add to the chaos.

There is no current to speak of at Nick's Park.
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Old 02-29-2020, 11:34 AM   #7
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Re: Good boat ramps for Anclote Key? (NOT Anclote River Park)

If the line to get your boat out of the water is too long at Nick's Park, you have the added bonus of pulling up to Hooters and having a beer and enjoying the view.
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Old 02-29-2020, 12:09 PM   #8
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If the line to get your boat out of the water is too long at Nick's Park, you have the added bonus of pulling up to Hooters and having a beer and enjoying the view.
GREAT point - have had to do that once or twice, but it worked out well.

There's also a new restaurant on the other side of the Casino Boat dock that you can park your boat at while eating.

Whiskey Joe's
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