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Great South Bay Boat Ramp

Great South Bay offers multiple hard surface boat launch ramps across several locations in Suffolk County, with the most developed access points at Captree State Park (67 parking spaces) and Heckscher State Park (90 parking spaces), both featuring boat pumpout facilities.

Additional launches are available at municipal parks in Copiague, Lindenhurst, Blue Point, East Patchogue, East Islip, and Shirley, most requiring fees or permits.

These ramps provide reliable access for trailered boats to Great South Bay's productive saltwater fishing and boating opportunities.


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