Otter Slough CA (East), a public boat ramp, is located in Bernie. The next public ramp is Otter Slough CA (East 2) in Bernie, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Bernie, MO |
| Water | Otter Slough |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Closures and rules for Otter Slough CA (East): Missouri Department of Conservation (accesses); Missouri State Highway Patrol Water Patrol Division (boating rules).
Otter Slough CA (East) is one of 17 public launches on Otter Slough. Boat ramps on Otter Slough
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Otter Slough CA (East) is in Bernie, Missouri. Open the map link to see where Otter Slough CA (East) sits on the shore.
Otter Slough, in Bernie.
The map data has no fee details for Otter Slough CA (East), so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Paddlers can usually use Otter Slough CA (East). Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Hillard Access in Poplar Bluff, about 19 miles away.
Otter Slough CA (East 2) in Bernie (under 1 mile), Otter Slough CA (Southeast 2) in Bernie (under 1 mile) and Otter Slough CA (Northeast) in Bernie (under 1 mile).
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