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 McINTOSH COUNTY
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO FISHING ACCESS FACILITIES
NON-BOATING FISHING SITES


(1)Blue-N-Hall Fishing Dock: Take Exit 10 south on GA HWY 251 for 1.2 miles to U.S. HWY 17. Turn right (south) 0.9 miles to GA HWY 99. Turn left (north) 4.4 miles to Blue-N-Hall sign. Turn right and follow dead end road to boat dock.

(2)Champney River Bridge Catwalk: Take Exit 10 south on GA HWY 251 for 1.2 miles to U.S. HWY 17. Turn right (south) 3.3 miles to Champney River Bridge. Parking area on left past bridge.

(3)Darien Waterfront Dock: Take Exit 10 south on GA HWY 251 for 1.2 miles to U.S. HWY 17. Turn right (south) 1.2 miles to Broad Street. Turn left before crossing Darien River Bridge. Immediately after left turn, waterfront dock located on right behind Welcome Center.

(4)Harris Neck Wildlife Refuge Fishing Dock: Take Exit 12 south on U.S. HWY 17 for 1.0 miles to GA HWY 131. Turn left (south) 6.2 miles to Harris Neck Creek Bridge near entrance to Harris Neck Wildlife Refuge. Dock located on left.

(5)Shellman Bluff Fishing Dock: Take Exit 11 south on GA HWY 57 for 1.0 miles to U.S. HWY 17. Turn left (north) 2.2 miles to Pine Harbor Road. Turn right 0.1 miles and then turn left on Shellman Bluff Road and drive 6.8 miles. At stop sign, turn right toward Southerland Bluff then immediately take first road on left 0.2 miles to Broro River Bluff. Turn left 0.1 miles to dock. Must have permission to fish off dock. Phone (912) 832-5426.

BOAT RAMPS

(6) Barbour River Landing: Take Exit 12 south on U.S. HWY 17 for 1.0 miles to GA HWY 131. Turn left (south) 7.1 miles to end of Harris Neck Road (HWY 131). Turn left into Harris Neck Wildlife Refuge on Barbour Landing Road and drive 0.5 miles to boat ramp. Boat ramp located on right. This facility is closed during Wood Stork nesting feeding season (March 1 - August 31). (One single-lane ramp).

(7)Bellville Boat Ramp: Take Exit 11 south on GA HWY 57 for 5.1 miles to Bellville Road. Turn left 1.6 miles to boat ramp. (One single-lane ramp.)

(8)Blue-N-Hall Boat Ramp: Take Exit 10 south on GA HWY 251 for 1.2 miles to U.S. HWY 17. Turn right (south) 0.9 miles to GA HWY 99. Turn left (north) 4.4 miles to Blue-N-Hall Park sign on right. Turn right and follow dead end road to boat ramp. (One single-lane ramp).

(9)Champney River Boat Ramp: Take Exit 10 south on GA HWY 251 for 1.2 miles to U.S. HWY 17. Turn right (south) 3.3 miles and cross the Champney River Bridge. Turn left into parking area at south end of bridge. (One double-lane ramp).

(10)Darien City Boat Ramp: Take Exit 10 south on GA HWY 251 for 1.2 miles to U.S. HWY 17. Turn right (south) 1.2 miles to Broad Street. Turn right before crossing Darien River Bridge Drive approximately 0.1 miles and take first left. Boat ramp located at bottom of bluff. (One single-lane ramp).

(11)Harris Neck Wildlife Refuge Boat Ramp: Take Exit 12 south on U.S. HWY 17 for 1.0 miles to GA HWY 131. Turn left (south) 6.2 miles to Harris Neck Creek Bridge located at Harris Neck Wildlife Refuge. Boat ramp located on left after crossing bridge. Recommended for small boat launching only. (One single-lane ramp).

(12)White Chimney Creek Boat Ramp: Take Exit 11 south on GA HWY 57 for 1.0 miles to U.S. HWY 17. Turn left (north) 2.2 miles to Pine Harbor Road. Turn right 0.1 miles and then turn left on Shellman Bluff Road for 4.5 miles to ramp located on right across White Chimney Creek Bridge. (One single-lane ramp).

MARINAS

(13)Belle Bluff Marina: Take Exit 11 south on GA HWY 57 for 1.0 miles to U.S. HWY 17. Turn left (north) 2.2 miles to Pine Harbor Road. Turn right 0.1 miles and then turn left on Shellman Bluff Road. Drive 3.0 miles to Belle Hammock Road. Turn right 1.6 miles to Belle Bluff marina sign. Follow dirt road to left for 0.2 miles to marina. Facility provides hoist lift launching (7,000 lb). Phone: (912) 832-5323.

(14)Dallas Bluff Marina: Campground: Take Exit 11 south on GA HWY 57 for 1.0 miles to U.S. HWY 17. Turn left (north) 2.2 miles to Pine Harbor Road. Turn right 0.1 miles and then turn left on Shellman Bluff Road. Drive 6.8 miles to stop sign. Turn left and follow road for 1.7 miles to Dallas Bluff Marina sign. Turn right and follow road for 0.1 miles to marina. Facility provides hoist lift launching (4,000 lb.). Phone:: (912) 832-5116.

(15)Fisherman's Lodge: Take Exit 11 south on GA HWY 57 for 1.0 miles to U.S. HWY 17. Turn left (north) 2.2 miles to Pine Harbor Road. Turn right 0.1 miles and then turn left on Shellman Bluff Road. Drive 6.8 miles to stop sign. Turn right toward Southerland Bluff then immediately take first road on left and rive 0.2 miles to Broro River Bluff. Turn right drive 0.3 miles to marina. Facility provides hoist lift launching (11,000 lb). Phone: (912) 832-5162.

(16)McIntosh Road and Gun Club: Take Exit 10 south on GA HWY 251 for 1.2 miles to U.S. HWY 17. Turn right (south) 0.9 miles to GA HWY 99. Turn left (north 4.4 miles to Blue-N- Hall Park sign on right. Turn right and follow dead end road to marina. Facility provides hoist lift launching (6,000 lb). Phone: (912) 437-4677.

(17)Pine Harbor Marina: Take Exit 11 south on GA HWY 57 for 1.0 miles to U. S. HWY 17. Turn left (north) 2.2 miles to Pine Harbor Road. Turn right 2.7 miles to Belle Hammock Road. Turn onto Belle Hammock Road for 0.1 mile then turn right on Pine Harbor Marina Road for 0.2 miles to marina. Facility provides hoist lift launching (6,000 lb). Phone: (12) 832-5999.

(18)Shellman Bluff Fish Camp: Take Exit 11 south on GA HWY 57 for 1.0 miles to U.S. HWY 17. Turn left (north) 2.2 miles to Pine Harbor Road. Turn right 0.1 miles and then turn left on Shellman Bluff Road. Drive 6.8 miles to stop sign. Turn right toward Southerland Bluff then immediately take first road on left and drive 0.2 miles to Broro River Bluff. Turn right on bluff road and drive 0.2 miles to camp. Facility provides hoist lift launching (7,000 lb). Phone: (912) 832-4331.

(19)Shellman Bluff Motel: Take Exit 11 south on GA HWY 57 for 1.0 miles to U.S. HWY 17. Turn left (north) 2.2 miles to Pine Harbor Road. Turn right 0.1 miles and then turn left on Shellman Bluff Road. Drive 6.8 miles to stop sign. Turn right toward Southerland Bluff then immediately take first road on left and drive 0.2 miles to Broro River Bluff. Turn left on bluff road and drive 0.1 miles to marina. Facility does not provide launching. Phone: (912) 832-5426.

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DIVISION FOUR

18TH ANNUAL SAPELO OPEN KING MACKEREL TOURNAMENT
(MAY 22-23, 1998)
Marina: Shellman Bluff Motel Dock Contact: Jim Armstrong
Phone: 912-832-6193
Capt. Meeting: May 22-7:00 PM
Early Entry Fee: $250/Due: 5/1/98
First Place: $20,000 (Boat Value) Pays Thru: 20th
Mailing Address: RT 2 Box 2450-A Townsend, GA 31331

TWO WAY SPORTFISHING CLUB'S 12TH ANNUAL OFFSHORE RODEO
(JUNE 5-6, 1998)
Marina: Two Way Fish Camp Contact: Rick Smith
Phone: 912-265-0410
Capt. Meeting: June 5-7:00 PM
Early Entry Fee: $285/Due:
First Place: $5,000 (King) Pays Thru: 10th
Mailing Address: 6624 New Jesup Hwy. Brunswick, GA 31525

GOLDEN ISLE KINGFISH CLASSIC
(JUNE 25-27, 1998)
Marina: Golden Isle Marina Contact: Ros Ewilson
Phone: 912-634-1128
Capt. Meeting: June 25-7:00 PM
Early Entry Fee: $275 Due: 6/1/98
First Place: $20,000 Pays Thru: 25th
Mailing Address: P.O.Box 21822 St. Simons Island, GA 31522

2ND ANNUAL HALFMOON SPORTFISH CLUB KINGFISH KLASH
(JULY 24-26, 1998)
Marina: Half Moon Marina Contact: Sid Steverson
Phone: 912-884-5572
Capt. Meeting: July 24-7:00 PM
Early Entry Fee: $250 Due: 7/1/98
First Place: $10,000 Pays Thru: 20th
Mailing Address: 696 Retreat Rd. Riceboro, GA 31323

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