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Eglin AFB - Basin Island Landing (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED)

Yellow River · Eglin Afb, Santa Rosa County

Eglin AFB - Basin Island Landing (RESTRICTED ACCESS - PERMIT REQUIRED) is a sand,sand kayak and canoe launch on Yellow River in Eglin Afb, Florida, with a $5 daily launch fee and no restrooms. It is managed by United States Air Force - Eglin AFB.

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Sand,Sand
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fees
Launch: $5 a day
Pay by
Attendant
Parking surface
Not Paved, Gravel/Limestone/Packed Soil
Restroom
No
Accessibility
No Accommodations for Accessibility
Dock
No
Hours
2 hours before Sunrise to 2 hours before Sunset
Water
Fresh
Nearest town
8 mi from East Milton

Managed by United States Air Force - Eglin AFB · (850) 882-4165 · Website

Address: Range Road 787 (refer to your permit for access instructions) EGLIN AFB 32542

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Fish in Yellow River

Also recorded:

Florida state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Largemouth Bass17 lb 4 oz1986
Yellow Bullhead5 lb 1 oz2010Crystal River
Bluegill2 lb 15 oz1989Crystal Lake
Warmouth2 lb 7 oz1985Yellow River
Redfin Pickerel1 lb 1 oz1993New River
Spotted Sunfish13 oz1984Suwannee River

From official Florida record lists: source

Species recorded here since 1990 (GBIF). Check state regulations for seasons and limits.

Before you launch in Florida

Florida boating laws: education, age limits and life jackets

Links go to official Florida agency pages.

All 14 ramps on Yellow River · All ramps in Santa Rosa County

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Page updated Oct 27, 2026. Ramp details from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.