GROUP LANDING - Boat Ramp, Hours & Fishing Info | LocalRamps

Primary Boat Ramp & Launch Lanes

Operating Hours24/7 Public Launch Access

Launch Fee / PassesFree Public Launch

Ramp SurfacePaved Concrete Dual-Lane

Trailer ParkingVehicle & Boat Trailer Spaces

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Launch & Waterway Information

Public boat launch and water access at GROUP LANDING serving Ocean Pond in Sanderson, Florida. Managed by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, this site provides convenient launch facilities for recreational boating, fishing, kayaking, and watersports. Check local water levels and seasonal safety guidelines prior to departure.

Official Fishing & Angler Guide

Fish Species & Seasons on Ocean Pond

Popular sportfish species, prime bite seasons, effective tactics, and state regulations for Florida.

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Red Drum (Redfish)

Year-Round (Peak Fall Bull Red Run)

Sight-cast grass flats and marsh oyster bars with live shrimp under popping corks or paddle-tail swimbaits.

Striped Bass / Wiper

Spring & Late Fall / Winter

Troll deep diving plugs along main lake river channels or cast bucktail jigs into surface boils at dawn.

Channel & Flathead Catfish

Summer Months (June–August)

Fish deep river channels, creek mouths, and tailwaters after dark with cut shad, chicken liver, and stinkbait.

Best Times & Conditions

Dawn (5:30 AM – 9:00 AM) and Dusk (6:00 PM – Sunset). Peak feeding occurs during low-light conditions and moving tidal or river currents.

Spring spawn and fall transitions are prime for Red Drum (Redfish) and Striped Bass / Wiper. Summer night fishing is popular for catfish and walleye.

State Regulations & Licensing

A valid Florida Resident or Non-Resident Fishing License is required for all anglers age 16+. Follow state size limits, creel limits, and aquatic nuisance species (ANS) boat drainage regulations.

Florida FWC Recreational Fishing Portal