St Charles Bay Boat Launch boat launch
St Charles Bay Boat Launch
The boat ramp at St Charles Bay is a concrete ramp with a single lane, suitable for launching small to medium-sized boats. It is approximately 20 feet wide, which allows for easy launching and retrieval of boats.
The St Charles Bay Boat Launch is managed by the Aransas County Navigation District, which ensures that it is well-maintained and in good condition for public use. The latest information available indicates that the ramp is fully operational and open to the public.
As for the boats allowed on the water, St Charles Bay is known for its shallow waters, which are best suited for smaller craft such as kayaks, canoes, and flat-bottomed boats. Motorized boats are also permitted on the bay, but they need to be smaller boats with an outboard motor of 25 hp or less.
In summary, the St Charles Bay Boat Launch in Texas is a public boat ramp that provides access to St Charles Bay, a shallow water body that is popular for fishing, boating, and wildlife watching. The ramp is approximately 20 feet wide and is suitable for launching small to medium-sized boats. The body of water is best suited for smaller craft such as kayaks, canoes, and flat-bottomed boats, and motorized boats with an outboard motor of 25 hp or less are allowed.
Plan your launch down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around St Charles Bay Boat Launch -- the same readings that determine whether your launch is safe and your boat is the right craft.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Copano Ck Nr Refugio | 529 cfs | → |
| Mission Rv At Refugio | 223 cfs | → |
| Guadalupe Rv At Sh 35 Nr Tivoli | 1,810 cfs | → |
| Guadalupe Rv Nr Tivoli | 1,930 cfs | → |
| San Antonio Rv Nr Mcfaddin | 920 cfs | → |
| North End Of Gbra Calhoun Canal Nr Long Mott | 8 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest paddle runs, fishing spots, and other boat launches so you can extend a day on the water.
Boating safety & etiquette
- Check the conditions before you launch
- Use the streamflow numbers, weather, and wind forecast on this page. High-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
- Wear your life jacket
- Statistically the single biggest survival factor in a boating incident. State law often requires one per passenger.
- File a float plan
- Tell someone on shore your put-in, take-out, and expected return time. Especially for multi-day or remote trips.
- Yield at the ramp
- Prep gear in the parking lot, not on the ramp. Launch and clear quickly so others can use the lane.
- Clean, drain, dry
- Inspect, clean, drain and dry your boat between waters to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save St Charles Bay Boat Launch as a favorite, set a discharge threshold or a wind/precipitation alert, and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About St Charles Bay Boat Launch
Can I launch a motorboat here?
Most Snoflo-tracked launches support motorboats; check the operator for any horsepower restrictions, paddle-only zones, or seasonal closures.
How fresh is the streamflow data?
USGS streamgauges report continuously (every 15 minutes); the table on this page pulls the latest reading at page load.
Is there a fee?
Many federal and state boat launches charge a day-use fee. Check the operator's site before driving out.
What boat is right for these conditions?
Use the nearby streamflow numbers and river-run panel on this page to gauge current conditions. Wider, slower water is friendly for casual paddling and powerboats; high-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this launch, set a threshold (discharge, wind), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other launches near here
Snoflo-tracked boat launches within driving distance of St Charles Bay Boat Launch.