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Brown’s Landing Boat Ramp
A public ramp across the St. Johns from the Murphy Island and Dunns Creek area. Reaching the creek from here means crossing the main river channel.
Access: Public ramp
4065 Brown’s Landing Road, Palatka, FL 32177
Captain Adam Delaney
A fishing guide listed by the Town of Welaka. Call about the target fish, boat capacity, equipment and launch point for your trip.
Access: Meeting ramp by arrangement
Meeting point by arrangement
Captain Jeff Winkleman
Local guide listed for the St. Johns, Lake George and Crescent Lake. Discuss bass, specks or bream and agree on the meeting ramp when booking.
Access: Meeting ramp by arrangement
Meeting point by arrangement
Captain Mike Huff
A town-listed local fishing guide. Call to discuss the water you want to fish, trip length and meeting arrangements.
Access: Meeting ramp by arrangement
Meeting point by arrangement
Cheyenne Saloon
A US-17 restaurant and full bar with live shows. Check the current kitchen and music schedule on its page.
Access: Road stop
337 S US Highway 17, East Palatka, FL 32131
Chico’s Mexican Restaurant
A San Mateo stop on US-17 for Mexican food after fishing. Useful when you’re driving between East Palatka and the Dunns Creek area.
Access: Road stop
731 S US Highway 17, San Mateo, FL 32187
Church Lake Public Access
FWC identifies this Putnam County location as hand-launch access. Plan for a canoe or kayak rather than a trailered motorboat, and check posted access instructions.
Access: Public hand launch
221 Kitty Avenue, Interlachen, FL 32148
M · Mike’s Pick
Corky Bell’s at Gator Landing
Seafood and steaks on the St. Johns at Gator Landing. Guest boat slips are listed by St. Johns Riverkeeper; ask about space before making it your lunch stop.
Access: Restaurant dock
185 S US Highway 17, East Palatka, FL 32131
Crescent Fish Camp
Cottages, RV sites and marina access on Crescent Lake. The operator lists a bait shop, fuel, fishing pier, fish-cleaning station and boat slips.
Access: Camp ramp & marina
100 Grove Avenue, Crescent City, FL 32112
Crescent Lake Public Ramp
The county-listed launch at Central Avenue gives you direct access to Crescent Lake from town. Check ramp traffic and posted parking rules on arrival.
Access: Public ramp
1 Central Avenue, Crescent City, FL 32112
Crystal Cove Marina & RV Resort
Slips, pontoon rentals and RV sites on the St. Johns. The marina also lists gasoline services; call about fueling access and dock space.
Access: Marina dockage
121 Crystal Cove Drive, Palatka, FL 32177
Dick’s Lake (Kirby Lake) Public Access
A Putnam County public launch listed in FWC’s maintained boat-ramp inventory. Check the source and posted access instructions before launching.
Access: Public ramp
Kirby Lane, Melrose, FL 32666