Raritan Bay launching suggestions
 

I'm planning on taking my 17' Center console out for some blues and striper this coming Saturday. I've never launched in the RB. Any suggestions? I'll be trailering from NE New Jersey.

Re: Raritan Bay launching suggestions
 

Keyport municipal, Leonardo, or Atlantic Highlands are a few options.

Re: Raritan Bay launching suggestions
 

Thanks for the recommendations. Any of those that you prefer over the others?

Re: Raritan Bay launching suggestions
 

Leonardo is steep. Atlantic Highlands is a further drive, but it is a nice deep water ramp. Keyport Municipal ramp is a decent ramp, but it is shallow during low tides. You have a small boat so that should not make a difference during the right tide. Good luck.

Re: Raritan Bay launching suggestions
 

There is a free one at Seawarren

Re: Raritan Bay launching suggestions
 

Carteret ramp is free
Sewaren is free during the week until
Memorial Day then they charge every day

Re: Raritan Bay launching suggestions
 

Seawaren and Carteret put you in the river and then you need to run down to the bay. Best blue action for us has been toward the front. That being said, I'd recommend Atlantic Highlands. Any of those mentioned will work for you but IMO Leonardo is the least favorable option.

Re: Raritan Bay launching suggestions
 

There are two ramps in Keyport ( Wagner's and Keyport Marina) on Matawan Creek on the north and south side of the Amboy avenue bridge. The bridge that's closed as it is being rebuilt. Be wary of exposed rock and an un reachable floating dock( at low tide) at the Keyport municipal ramp. If the fish are in the back of the bay use Keyport. If they are closer to the knoll off the hook go to Atlantic Highlands.

Re: Raritan Bay launching suggestions
 

Thanks for all the input guys. Any chart recommendations for that area?

Re: Raritan Bay launching suggestions
 

I would recommend Atlantic Highlands over the others.