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Ochlockonee River State Park - Day Use Area Paddle Craft Beach Boat Ramp

Ochlockonee River · Sopchoppy, Wakulla County

Ochlockonee River State Park - Day Use Area Paddle Craft Beach is a sand,sand kayak and canoe launch on Ochlockonee River in Sopchoppy, Florida, with a $4 daily launch fee. It is managed by Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Surface
Sand,Sand
Ramp condition
Good to Excellent
Fees
Launch: $4 a day
Pay by
Attendant
Trailer parking
0 spaces
Car parking
56 spaces
Parking surface
Paved, Asphalt or Concrete
Restroom
Flush Toilet (accessible)
Accessibility
Moderate Level of Accessibility
Dock
No
Hours
8 AM until Sunset, 365 days a year
Water
Fresh
Nearest town
32 mi from Tallahassee

Managed by Florida Department of Environmental Protection · Website

Address: 429 State Park Road SOPCHOPPY 32358

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Fish in Ochlockonee River (Wakulla County)

Also recorded:

Florida state records for these fish
FishRecordYearCaught in
Longnose Gar41 lb1985Lake Panasoffkee
Largemouth Bass17 lb 4 oz1986
Redear Sunfish4 lb 14 oz1986Merritts Mill Pond
Bluegill2 lb 15 oz1989Crystal Lake
Warmouth2 lb 7 oz1985Yellow River
Redbreast Sunfish2 lb 1 oz1988Suwannee 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 15 ramps on Ochlockonee River (Wakulla County) · All ramps in Wakulla County

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