Boat Launches in Mississippi

Boat launch access

Launching a boat in Mississippi

Angling Hubs maps 464 boat launches in Mississippi across 208 named waters. 435 are public access, and 29 are semi-private, so access may be limited to residents, members or permit holders. Every launch on this page carries its coordinates, so you can route to the ramp rather than to the lake.

Busiest waters in Mississippi

• Pearl River (22)
• Pascagoula River (20)
• Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (18)
• Mississippi Sound (14)
• Yocona River - Enid Lake (14)
• Little Tallahatchie River - Sardis Lake (13)
• Mississippi River (12)
• Pearl River - Ross R. Barnett Reservoir (12)
• Yalobusha River - Grenada Lake (10)
• Leaf River (9)
• Lake Washington (8)
• Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway - Bay Springs Lake (8)

Common questions about Mississippi boat launches

How many public boat launches are there in Mississippi?

Angling Hubs maps 464 boat launches in Mississippi across 208 named waters. 435 are public access and 29 are semi-private, meaning access may be limited to residents, members or permit holders.

Which waters in Mississippi have the most boat launches?

By mapped launch count: Pearl River (22), Pascagoula River (20), Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway (18), Mississippi Sound (14) and Yocona River - Enid Lake (14). Counts are the number of separate ramps on each water, not the number of lanes.

Is there a fee to use boat launches in Mississippi?

Launch fees are set by whoever manages the ramp, and Angling Hubs does not hold fee data for Mississippi yet, so check the managing agency or marina before you tow. Ramps marked semi-private may also require a permit or membership.