sandy point launch

[op4shadow]

my father in law (crabbing partner and owner of the boat, so my options are limited) insists on launching from sandy point.  we are from PA, and he doesn't want to cross the bay bridge to launch (extra money for crossing, and potential for ugly traffic coming back).  if we MUST launch from sandy point, where some nearby hot spots for hardshells?  what are some areas to avoid?  thanks for any info!

[fishingtom]

  What part of Pa are you coming from?  It is possible to come from the Delaware side of Md. down the Eastern shore.  If your in Eastern Pa that is a possibility.  I know many people avoid the bridge for a multitude of reasons, even fear.  I personally choose my times carefully, usually the middle of the night and mostly traffic is very light.

[op4shadow]

  What part of Pa are you coming from?  It is possible to come from the Delaware side of Md. down the Eastern shore.  If your in Eastern Pa that is a possibility.  I know many people avoid the bridge for a multitude of reasons, even fear.  I personally choose my times carefully, usually the middle of the night and mostly traffic is very light.

central...think gettysburg.  its not the bridge on the trip down, its coming home where the issue is.  we went out yesterday and launched from kent island because sandy point was appearently closed due to lack of power (so says the bait shop where we tried getting our liscense, but they had no power as well).  the trip back wasn't bad...but there was a lot of traffic.  luckily we didn't have to sit too much.

[fishingtom]

Come up 301 and then 213 never have to cross the bridge.

http://maps.google.com/?ll=38.976492,-76.201172&spn=0.655506,0.911865&t=h&z=10

[TAZZ6266]

central...think gettysburg.  its not the bridge on the trip down, its coming home where the issue is.  we went out yesterday and launched from kent island because sandy point was appearently closed due to lack of power (so says the bait shop where we tried getting our liscense, but they had no power as well).  the trip back wasn't bad...but there was a lot of traffic.  luckily we didn't have to sit too much.

I tried tom launch from Sandy Pt. Sat . It was closed, power out. Ended going to Fairwinds on the Magothy. Power was out there as well but ramp was open.

[bassman349]

Sandy Point is a nice place to launch, (about 22 boat ramps), but once you leave the protected area and enter the bay, you are at the mercy of the wind and 50 million boat wakes on a weekend day. 

[BMOREBILL3]

TAZZ6266: Whats it cost to launch at Fairwinds and how is parking? Do they have a yearly rate thats cheaper too? Thanks.

[clueless crabber]

you can go to the severn or Magothy from sandy point.

[Pinchy03]

U can also launch at truxtun park and run up the severn.  It can get choppy out around the corner though. Would be some nice creeks to crab in there but impossible with all the boats anchored

[richvr6]

my father in law (crabbing partner and owner of the boat, so my options are limited) insists on launching from sandy point.  we are from PA, and he doesn't want to cross the bay bridge to launch (extra money for crossing, and potential for ugly traffic coming back).  if we MUST launch from sandy point, where some nearby hot spots for hardshells?  what are some areas to avoid?  thanks for any info!

I was so upset on Sunday when I went down there, but they was closed no power and had to spend $8 to catch a bushel out of the Severn.  There is a spot just off the bay bridge and the ramp is only made for two boats.  The way back was ruff, but I did make it back safely.

[crabby conquistador]

I was so upset on Sunday when I went down there, but they was closed no power and had to spend $8 to catch a bushel out of the Severn.  There is a spot just off the bay bridge and the ramp is only made for two boats.  The way back was ruff, but I did make it back safely.

   Could you PM me the info on the $8 for the severn, two boat ramp or any help is appreciated

[flounderpounder]

   Could you PM me the info on the $8 for the severn, two boat ramp or any help is appreciated

you missed the Severn by a month

[op4shadow]

yeah, we launched from there.  it really was not bad...not nearly as crowded as sandy point as we came back in. 

[vtx1300rider]

I was so upset on Sunday when I went down there, but they was closed no power and had to spend $8 to catch a bushel out of the Severn.  There is a spot just off the bay bridge and the ramp is only made for two boats.  The way back was ruff, but I did make it back safely.

Oh no...$8 for a bushel.  You got ripped off!   

Geez, I wish I had that problem.   

[TAZZ6266]

TAZZ6266: Whats it cost to launch at Fairwinds and how is parking? Do they have a yearly rate thats cheaper too? Thanks.

$20 per launch, I think it's $200 per year. Alot of money but they have the market cornered.

[baycrabber1]

i wouldnt launch from troxton unless you dont care about your vehicle

[BMOREBILL3]

BAYCRABER: Why whats wrong there? I have never been, a new boat owner.

[flounderpounder]

i wouldnt launch from troxton unless you dont care about your vehicle

 
been there 25+ time over the years and NEVER had a problem

[Pinchy03]

been there 25+ time over the years and NEVER had a problem

I never had a prob yet either.  I'm guessing it was one or two punks doing all the window smashing, who either live somewhere else now, grew up, or are in jail.