NY boat launches?
 

anyone know of any not so expensive boat launches along the NY side of the bay? Out close to the rock piles? my buddy wants to trailer his small boat in and try some blackfishing in the bay.

Only one i know is great kills, but i can't seem to find how much it costs. Only thing i found was $50 parking permit which i'm assuming can't be accurate for a one time launch.

Any info will be greatly appreciated otherwise it'll basically be a 'wing it' day haha.

Re: NY boat launches?
 

It's a little bit of a ride, but there's a ramp at Liberty State Park in Jersey City. I'm sure you could check their website for the cost. I believe they have a ticket machine near the ramp to make payment & get the appropriate parking permit.

Re: NY boat launches?
 

thanks. was hoping for something closer to those good rocky islands though.

Re: NY boat launches?
 

They're getting tog right by the VZ Bridge & the Islands are only a short ride from there.

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Maybe consider the Sound if you can't find a good launch on Staten Island; good blackfishing so far this season. You're crossing that bridge anyway!

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Chris,

If memory servers me right there is a ramp at Great Kills Park at staten island. Also I believe Captains Marina has a ramp as well.

As far as Brooklyn goes you can try Gateway Marina I know they got a ramp just not sure if they let you launch of what fees they would charge.

Andre

Re: NY boat launches?
 

There is a ramp just north of the Outer Bridge crossing in Sewaren.

A ramp in South Amboy.

A ramp at Zubach in Morgan Creek.

A ramp in Keyport.

A ramp in Keansburg too.

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ALL of which are located in New Jersey.....:confused:

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And free. Great Kills is part of the federal park system. They only do yearly passes. SI sucks on ramps and Manhattan is even worse.

Manhattan has none. In Jamaica Bay there are a few ramps too, if you're married to NYC.

BTW what the toll price across the VZ with a trailer? $30 $40? lol

Re: NY boat launches?
 

Swinberne and Hoffman Islands? Yearly fee at GK or Jamaica Bay in BK