cameron jetty boat launch

[hondaman1985350x]

does anyone know is the launch at jettys or ferry have a dock to pull up to load and unload?

[ReelSlick]

Load what? Ice chests, people? you can do that at the jetty fo sho

[cduhon]

Last time I passed it was still gone, heard they are rebuilding the dock but not complete yet. Still hard to get in and out of boat unless you get wet.

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[gasdad]

Launched at Cameron Jetties a month ago with a 24 foot Skeeter bay boat. Not a problem. Still had a wharf with bulkheads on both sides of the launch so that when you are coming in to re-trailer your boat you can tie up to the wharf. The wharf is not big or fancy but workable.

[eracjac61]

Launch at Jetty is in good working condition, but is not set up like a wharf. There is only a narrow boardwalk on each side of the three vehicle wide launch. Everything from jon boats to 45 ft shrimp boats launch there. FYI- I always bring a rake or hoe when I launch there because at times the tide washes up lots of slippery seaweed onto the concrete ramp, which makes for a slippery experience without tire traction...thats when you gotta rake the material from under the tires to get a grip. No big deal, but might keep you there a while if ya don't have a tool. Good luck! jj

[hondaman1985350x]

thanks so much for the info

[rdenison]

Used it last weekend, was OK, however really shallow being the tide was all the way out. Other than that everything was fine. This was the launch just before the cameron jetties. Good luck!

[gasdad]

Not wanting to get into a pi@@ing match about my terminology about a wharf but here is an appropriate definition of a wharf:
A wharf or quay ( /ˈkiː/, US also /ˈkeɪ/ or /ˈkweɪ/)[1] is a structure on the shore of a harbor where ships may dock to load and unload cargo or passengers.[2] Such a structure includes one or more berths (mooring locations), and may also include piers, warehouses, or other facilities necessary for handling the ships.
You can call the "wharf" whatever you want but they do have a structure on both sides of the launch where you can indeed "load and unload cargo or passengers"

[Dsmack2482]

Is the boat launch on West side of ship channel (next to ferry) open yet ?

[flounderkiller]

It was not the last few times I went down there. It is a long ride there and very disappointing to find it closed. I dont know if that launch will ever be reopened.

[Riceland]

I used the launch on the west side a few weeks ago, just the ramp there no walkway or anything else there yet makes it a little difficult to launch if you are alone

[Dsmack2482]

Going fish ship channel In a couple days for first time in a while. I will be launching at boat launch next to ferry. Looking to catch or buy live bait. Any info on the live bait situation would be greatly appreciated. Thanks fellas

[redaddiction]

Originally Posted by Dsmack2482

Going fish ship channel In a couple days for first time in a while. I will be launching at boat launch next to ferry. Looking to catch or buy live bait. Any info on the live bait situation would be greatly appreciated. Thanks fellas

Check with the "Crab Man" across the channel. He is next to the Monkey Island Ferry. I've bought live shrimp and cacohoes from him before but been a while.

[flounderkiller]

OK so for verifying that the west launch by the ferry IS open, cause I'm goin tomorrow.Is that right?

[TocaT]

Crab man is open.........for bait or to hide from rain storms and drink beer.

[flounderkiller]

Not goin to be any rainstorms, i just wanted to know if the launch on the west side is open?

[Bluechip]

Originally Posted by flounderkiller

Not goin to be any rainstorms, i just wanted to know if the launch on the west side is open?

Yes, it is open..

[Dsmack2482]

Yes it's open. Used it this morning

[flounderkiller]

thanks, hope its north east and not east in the morning.