Boat Ramps Nearby
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There's no public boat ramp or launch inside Concord that we know of. The closest is Martinez Waterfront Park Boat Ramp in Martinez, about 6.7 miles away.
Search the map around Concord Fishing piers in Concord
Boat ramps near Concord
- 6.7 mi Martinez Waterfront Park Boat Ramp Martinez Boat ramp
- 8.6 mi City of Benicia Fishing Pier Benicia Fishing pier
- 9 mi Marina Boat Launch Pittsburg Boat ramp
- 9.6 mi Ninth Street Park Boat Ramp Benicia Boat rampFree
- 9.6 mi 9th Street Boat Ramp Benicia Fishing pier
- 11 mi Eckley Pier Crockett Fishing pier
- 11 mi Contra Loma Regional Park Boat Ramp Antioch Boat ramp
- 14 mi Foil Kite / Wing launch Antioch Boat ramp
- 14 mi Kitesurf launch Antioch Boat ramp
- 16 mi Dan Foley Park Boat Ramp Vallejo Boat ramp
What the area around Concord offers on the water
| Boat ramps | 7 |
|---|---|
| Fishing piers and access | 3 |
| Marked free | 1 |
The launches near Concord sit on Sherman Lake, Marina Channel, Contra Loma Reservoir, Lake Chabot.
California rules to know
- California does not require a fishing license on public piers. Size and bag limits still apply.
- Since Jan 1, 2025 every operator of a motorized vessel, regardless of age, must carry a California Boater Card (rental and licensed captains exempt).
- Boats used in fresh water must display a Quagga and Zebra Mussel Fee sticker ($16, valid up to two years) next to the registration sticker.
For closures and rules check California State Parks, Division of Boating and Waterways.
Guides for Concord boaters: launching a boat, ramp etiquette and launch fees.
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Where is the closest boat ramp to Concord, CA?
We don't know of a launch inside Concord itself. The closest is Martinez Waterfront Park Boat Ramp in Martinez, about 6.7 miles away in a straight line. Others nearby: City of Benicia Fishing Pier (Benicia, 8.6 miles), Marina Boat Launch (Pittsburg, 9 miles) and Ninth Street Park Boat Ramp (Benicia, 9.6 miles).
How many public boat ramps and launches are near Concord?
We list 10 or more within about 40 miles.
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