Where
to Launch
Sturgeon Bay offers 5 public boat
launches for convenient access to it's waters.
Robert M. Carmody Park, 357 County CC
in the town of Union, with a 6-lane boat launch, fishing pier, picnic
area, parking and restroom facilities. New in 2005.
Sawyer Park Launching Ramp, at the north end of Neenah Avenue on
Sturgeon Bayıs west side, has been noted as one of the best boat launches in
Wisconsin. It features six ramps, parking for 190 vehicles and trailers, two
fish-cleaning stations, and rest rooms with showers. A special TV,
sponsored by Charter Communications and the Sturgeon Bay Open Bass Tournament, in
the Dock Masterıs building provides up-to-the-minute
weather maps and conditions. A Wisconsin DNR Field Office, adjacent to the park, sells fishing
licenses. Daily and annual launch passes are
required. They are available at the Dock Masterıs building.
Sunset Park, on the east side of North 3rd Avenue, has a two-ramp launch
suitable for smaller boats that offers close access to many favorite fishing sites
on the south end of the outer bay.
Potawatomi State Park Launch, in Sawyer Harbor, is accessed through
the park entrance, 3740 Park Drive. This multiple-ramp facility includes a
fishing pier, a large surfaced parking lot with lighting, and rest rooms. A daily or yearly
state park sticker is required.
Old Stone Quarry Park, on County B 4.5 miles north of Sturgeon Bay, has
two county-owned ramps, parking for approximately 90 vehicle-trailer combinations, and rest rooms. Offering access from the northeast end of
the bay, itıs also a favorite shore fishing location for non-boaters.
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on the following links to visit other Sturgeon Bay Information Web Sites
OFFICIAL
STURGEON BAY TOURISM WEBSITE
Please Call 920 743-6246 or Click on
the image at left to receive a copy of "The Waters of Sturgeon
Bay" pamphlet.
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