Boat ramp · Quincy · Gadsden County

Joe Budd Aquatic Conservation and Education Center (Seasonal Weekend Access Only)

Joe Budd Pond · Lake · Freshwater

FeeFree
Lanes1 lane
WaterFreshwater
ConditionGood to Excellent

Florida FWC boat ramp inventory

About Joe Budd Aquatic Conservation and Education Center (Seasonal Weekend Access Only)

Aerial view of Joe Budd Aquatic Conservation and Education Center (Seasonal Weekend Access Only)
The ramp, seen from above · Imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map (public domain)

About this ramp

Joe Budd Aquatic Conservation and Education Center (Seasonal Weekend Access Only) is a boat ramp in Quincy, Gadsden County on Joe Budd Pond, a lake with freshwater. It is publicly owned and open to everyone and managed by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Launching

The ramp has 1 lane with a concrete planks surface. The FWC rates its condition as good to excellent. There is no dock.

Fees, parking and hours

Launching is free. Hours: Weekends Only - July (first week) through September (Labor Day) - Dawn to Dusk.

Facilities

Accessibility: No Accommodations for Accessibility.

Official page

Fishing

Fish attractor

Lake Talquin

2.6 mi

Material
Mossback
GPS
30.46077, -84.49604

Fish attractor

Lake Talquin

2.8 mi

Material
Mossback
GPS
30.44926, -84.52175

Stocked by the FWC

J T Budd Pond

0.1 mi

Species
Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Florida Largemouth Bass, Hybrid Striped Bass, Largemouth Bass, Redear Sunfish, Redear Sunfish Fingerlings, Sunshine Bass, Threadfin Shad
Stocked
2008-2009, 2009-2010, 2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015, 2015-2016, 2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2024-2025

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Check fishing license and bag limit rules before you go.

Nearby

Nearest fuel docks

Marine fuel7.7 mi

Other ramps nearby

Source: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Florida Boat Ramp Inventory. Check local signs for current fees and hours.

DirectionsConditions