Nocatee / 760 boat ramp

Eric B · November 2018

I was exploring google earth and ran across a boat ramp on the peace river off HWY 760 near Nocatee. Anyone ever launch there? How far up the river can you go with a combustion engine? I understand there are quality fish as far east as this in the river? Am I mistaken that early fall is a great time to explore this fishery?

Any advice comments would be appreciated

Scoutboat · November 2018

The ramp that you speak of is a good, one lane ramp with ample parking. I've used it.
I've gone upstream (east) as far as Arcadia. Carefully!
Watch for sunken snags!
It's a nice trip through Old Florida.
You can expect good fishing.
Jim

Westwall01 · November 2018

What Jim said

joekat46 · November 2018

The area is heavily used by air boats on weekends. Plenty of very shallow spots when the water is low. I only boat it during the summer when the water is up. We use the ramp near the Navigator restaurant at other times. Good luck.

Eric B · November 2018

Thank you all. I saw The Navigator on GE but did not see a ramp there.Is there a website that indicates the water levels on the river?

Scoutboat · November 2018

Eric B said:

Thank you all. I saw The Navigator on GE but did not see a ramp there.Is there a website that indicates the water levels on the river?

There is a ramp at Navigator.
Water level flucuates with rainfall.
I don't know of a gauging station on the upper river.

Scoutboat · November 2018

Since we're in the winter, rainfall is minimal, watch for shallow water.

DES51 · November 2018

Can bass be caught in that area? A good population or few and far between? Thanks

Lostconch · November 2018

I have caught a fair amount of brim around Arcadia so I would imagine that there would be bass also

winderbill · December 2018

Nav-a-gator ramp can be dry at low tide...try Lettuce Lake ramp on other side of river. Much better ramp, state maintained

winderbill · December 2018

Snookaddict91 · December 2018

There is also a ramp of 761 lettuce lake park brand new ramp and and restrooms. Would love to show you a good time capt mike

Snookaddict91 · December 2018

Snookaddict91 · December 2018

winderbill said:

That was a fun day thanks for sharing

ohbuoy · December 2018

Do many guides fish the Peace?

Snookaddict91 · December 2018

I guide on the peace river

Eric B · December 2018

Snookaddict91 - pm-ed you

ohbuoy · December 2018

Snookaddict91, I pm-ed you as well.

Scoutboat · December 2018

Have fun, guys.
It's a beautiful little river.

joekat46 · December 2018

this is the Nocotee Ramp at low water.

Attempting a picture. Not much luck. Grr!

joekat46 · December 2018

Nocotee Ramp at low water

Still trying. LOL.

joekat46 · December 2018

Scoutboat · December 2018

That ramp was resurfaced a couple of years ago.
Jim

joekat46 · December 2018

This picture was taken within the last 12 months if memory serves. could have been longer. Water level so low at that time the paved section was up the hill. It was a very short trip that day using the trolling motor. Bumped bottom a lot. Have always waited for higher water since.
You do have me curious. While I cross that bridge at least 3 times a month I only launch there now during the rainy season. With the rain the area is getting the Peace should soon come up to more navigable levels. During the Christmas season the ramp will look like an airboat regatta on most afternoons.

Scoutboat · December 2018

There's an airboat tour establishment just upstream from the launch, not my cup of tea but they have the same right to use the river.

winderbill · December 2018

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